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Phalaborwa girl's church performance goes viral
PHALABORWA – Ten-year-old Asigcine Gxoyiya from Phalaborwa recently left the congregation at House of Worship International Church in awe with her powerful performance of 'Holy Forever' by CeCe Winans.
Her confident stage presence and heartfelt voice moved many to tears, and even prompted some to give her money during her performance.
The moment was captured on video and quickly went viral on TikTok, racking up over a million views and earning the young singer widespread praise.
Originally from East London, Asigcine moved to Phalaborwa with her family in 2021. She told the Herald that the crowd's reaction gave her the confidence she needed, especially as she had struggled with stage fright. 'I asked my sister to sit where I could see her. Looking at someone I love gives me the courage to sing,' she explained.
Asigcine's passion for music was inspired by her mother, Bongi Mpenyana, a professional singer who has performed with artists across the country. Her uncle, Andries Mola, also plays a key role in supporting her musical journey.
A Gr 4 learner at Reinette van den Berg Home School, Asigcine dreams of growing her talent and becoming an international star.
She hopes to one day walk the red carpet alongside icons like Rihanna and Ariana Grande. Outside of music, she enjoys playing piano and swimming, another passion she developed back in East London, where she would often go to the beach with her family and collect seafood. Her mother, Bongi, said she is proud of her daughter's accomplishments.
'It's incredible to see her dedication and love for music shining through. She could sing a full song by the time she was 12 months old. Watching her excel is a dream come true,' she said.
