Choir boys from a high school and a primary school joined forces and voices to bring ‘Tshela Moya’ to life – a powerful reminder that music is a bridge that connects us all.
Midlands, South Africa (27 March 2026) – There is something powerful about older and younger boys standing side by side in a shared musical experience, supporting one another and contributing to something bigger than themselves.
Recently, the Hilton College Choir partnered with the Cordwalles Preparatory School Choir to perform and record Tshela Moya – a project that brought together boys from a high school and a primary school in a way that was both inspiring and deeply heartwarming!
Tshela Moya is a song about calling out courage, unity, and inner strength. The performed rendition began with one of the younger Cordwalles boys singing alone before his powerful voice was joined by the older Hilton boys, and together they invited the rest of the combined choir to join them in a rich harmony that was as captivating as it was inspiring.
The phrase itself means “pour out the spirit”. It is a powerful invitation to bring your full heart, your energy, and your purpose into the moment. It is a call to stand tall, to support one another, and to step forward with belief.
“The sense of connection, mentorship, and joy that emerged from this collaboration was remarkable to witness, and it speaks to the positive role that schools can play in building community through the arts,” shares Hilton College’s Burger Nel.
A particularly special highlight of the performance is the solo by Nkanyezi Lembethe, a Grade 6 learner from Cordwalles, whose voice and presence are truly exceptional.
“He is already showing the kind of talent and confidence that mark him as a real young star, and the way he carried this moment alongside the Hilton boys made the performance even more memorable.”
This performance was about far more than music. It was about brotherhood, the sound of boys becoming men, and the Midlands speaking with one voice!
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Sources: Burger Nel
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