Nightbirde (genuine name: Jane Marczewski) most likely would have won AGT Season 16, yet tragically, the society pop chanteuse, who at the hour of her tryout had been allowed her main a 2% opportunity of endurance by specialists, needed to exit the opposition to zero in on her disease treatment. In February 2022, Nightbirde unfortunately lost her disease fight at age 31, however not long after her demise, Lebanese dance group Mayyas tried out for AGT Season 17, refering to the daring and versatile vocalist as their central motivation
With her upbeat original ballad “It’s OK,” singer-songwriter and cancer sufferer Nightbirde captured America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer and heart, as well as the hearts of millions of fans, two years ago. Her influence was still felt on this week’s AGT Season 18 premiere. Soweto’s Mzansi Youth Choir performed Nightbirde’s hymn triumphantly at the episode’s dramatic conclusion, creating their own Golden Buzzer history in the process.
Nightbirde (genuine name: Jane Marczewski) most likely would have won AGT Season 16, yet tragically, the society pop chanteuse, who at the hour of her tryout had been allowed her main a 2% opportunity of endurance by specialists, needed to exit the opposition to zero in on her disease treatment. In February 2022, Nightbirde unfortunately lost her disease fight at age 31, however not long after her demise, Lebanese dance group Mayyas tried out for AGT Season 17, refering to the daring and versatile vocalist as their central motivation. Mayyas likewise procured a Brilliant Signal (from judge Sofia Vergara), and they proceeded to win the whole show. Marczewski did never get to see Mayyas perform, yet it turns out she heard a variant of Mzansi Youth Ensemble’s heavenly “It’s alright” cover before she passed on. What’s more, presently the South African choral gathering could get the opportunity to rehash Mayyas’ prosperity as well as continue to respect one of the series’ most darling hopefuls.
On Tuesday at the premiere, a member of the Mzansi Youth Choir said, “When we heard Nightbirde singing this song on this stage, we were very inspired and touched by her story, so we decided to record the song.” “To our astonishment, she gave such a lovely response. This song has provided our choir with immeasurable support through trying times. All we want to do is carry on her legacy.
It was evident that the jury was impressed as soon as the Mzansi Youth Choir started their beautifully arranged and planned performance. But the judges finally got it when the ensemble reached the chorus’ well-known, upbeat refrain. Howie Mandel simply said “wow” and put his head in his hands while Heidi Klum and Vergara moaned inaudibly, and Cowell exchanged knowing glances with him across the desk. All four judges gave the performance a standing ovation after which host Terry Crews wiped his eyes and said, “What a wonderful tribute to a beautiful person.”
My god, my, gosh,” Cowell gasped, unable to find the right words to describe what he had just seen.
