Beyonce Halo Cover

An 18 year orphaned African teenager has gone viral after her school friends posted a video of her singing a cover of Beyoncé’s Halo.

 

Audrey Iteriteka, a high school student from Burundi has become an international sensation… being called “the biggest musical phenomenon that the country has ever seen”. People are even starting to call her “Beyoncé of Burundi”.

The orphaned teenager apparently agreed to record the song for her friend who was leaving for another part of the country. Audrey sat in a sparsely furnished schoolhouse and belted an a-capella rendition of the song that will absolutely knock your socks off.

For Audrey, singing is so much more than entertainment. When she was living in the orphanage, singing was her way of dealing with the emotional ups and downs that plagued her every day.

Iteriteka, is currently studying modern literature at the Lycée Sainte Therese Gitega, and says she usually sings just for her own pleasure and wasn’t expecting the video to be such a hit.

“I was very happy and surprised at the same time,” she said during an interview.

Audrey remains humble about her future as a singer, but at the same time is proud to represent Burundi and inform people about her beautiful home country.

Check out the awesome video below:

And it seems she’s not a one-hit-wonder… local news stations picked up on the teens talent and showcased her singing another song during an interview:


Sources: YouTube | AkezaAplus News
Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments or follow GoodThingsGuy on Facebook & Twitter to keep up to date with good news as it happens.
Good Things Guy have recently launched their new VLOG bringing you all the GOOD THINGS in a weekly show. Watch this week’s edition below:

About the Author

Brent Lindeque is the founder and editor in charge at Good Things Guy.

Recognised as one of the Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Young South African’s as well as a Primedia LeadSA Hero, Brent is a change maker, thought leader, radio host, foodie, vlogger, writer and all round good guy.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *