Ndlovu Youth Choir: Youth Choir

Ndlovu Youth Choir delivers world-class, high-energy South African musical performances that blend harmony, choreography and cultural storytelling to inspire audiences and uplift communities.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Founded in 2009 as part of the Ndlovu Care Group’s community development programme
  • Performs in all 11 South African languages
  • Repertoire includes isicathamiya, Afro-Pop, gospel, jazz and original compositions
  • Internationally acclaimed for dynamic performances and cultural storytelling

Formats:

Corporate entertainers and large-ensemble performance act


Audiences:

Corporate events, conferences, gala evenings, brand activations, festivals and global stages seeking high-impact entertainment.


Outcomes:
  1. A vibrant, culturally rich performance that energises and engages diverse audiences.
  2. A memorable and uplifting experience that reflects South African heritage and unity.
  3. Tailored musical collaborations that elevate brand storytelling and event atmosphere.
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  • Travels from: Mbombela

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Since its founding in 2009, the Ndlovu Youth Choir has grown from a small after-school programme into one of South Africa’s most celebrated musical ensembles, renowned worldwide for its vibrant performances and transformative social impact. Rooted in the Ndlovu Care Group’s award-winning community development initiative, the choir provides talented young performers from disadvantaged communities with exceptional musical education, structure, mentorship and global exposure.

Through disciplined artistic training and a nurturing environment, the choir develops values such as confidence, leadership, teamwork and resilience. Former choristers consistently describe the programme as life-changing, offering hope, opportunity and protection from the social pressures that commonly affect youth in underserved areas.

Musically, the Ndlovu Youth Choir showcases the depth and diversity of South African culture. Their repertoire spans all 11 official languages and incorporates isicathamiya, traditional chants, Afro-Pop, gospel, jazz and original compositions that celebrate African unity and lived experience. Their performances are characterised by captivating harmonies, bold arrangements, exhilarating choreography and unmistakable joy.

Since its inception in 2009, the Ndlovu Youth Choir has profoundly affected the lives of the choristers and demonstrates the potential of any human being to achieve excellence no matter their background, education or place of birth.  From its humble beginnings as an after-school activity the choir has evolved into a truly outstanding professional ensemble.

The Ndlovu Youth Choir is part of the Ndlovu Care Group’s globally acclaimed childcare community programme. The choir aims to ensure that a child from a disadvantaged community enjoys the same level of musical tuition, care and opportunities as a child from a more affluent society.

Choristers that have been part of the Ndlovu Youth Choir have said that the chance to be part of a world-class extramural developmental program offers them hope, not only for enhanced opportunities but as a diversion from the challenges that come from living in disadvantaged communities. The risk of alcohol, drugs, teenage pregnancy and other problems are practically eliminated because choral music requires such a time investment.

We aim to create a place of comfort and care and strive to nurture values such as self-discipline, self-confidence, tolerance, respect and leadership in our choristers.

The Ndlovu Youth Choir sings songs in all 11 South African languages which include Zulu, Xhosa and English. The choir’s music incorporates traditional South African genres such as isicathamiya (is-cat-a-ME-Ya) a style popularized by Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Their repertoire also includes ancient tribal chants, inspirational gospel, contemporary Afro-Pop and Jazz by globally acclaimed South African artists such as Hugh Masakela and Miriam Makeba, as well as original songs describing African life with a call for African unity.

The choir is vibrant, exuberant and colourful, and delivers a toe-tapping and energetic South African musical performance irresistibly combined with mesmerising choreography.

The Ndlovu Youth Choir will ignite your brand or event with our infectious energy and toe-tapping, uniquely South African musical performance, irresistibly combined with mesmerizing choreography.

Celebrate in style or get creative and collaborate with the choir. Let us tailor your event with bespoke productions, arrangements and musical compositions.

From local and international corporate or private events to weddings and bespoke performances, the Ndlovu Youth Choir infuses the power, beauty and energy of Africa into a musical performance.

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