KB Jody Williams stunning anthem sets the stage for Boks’ victory

Singer Keabetswe Jody Williams delivered a stunning performance of the national anthem at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday, setting the stage for the Springboks’ impressive 27-20 win over Ireland.

After quitting her music career for a job out of the spotlight, former Idols SA winner Jody Williams gave her fans a taste of her electrifying vocals when she performed the national anthem for the Springboks in Bloemfontein.

The Cape Town singer sang Nkosi Sikel’i Afrika at the Toyota Stadium, where the Boks took on Portugal.

Jody was just 17 when she won season four of the show in 2007.

🗣 “In South Africa our land.”

Here we go!

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The crowd’s voices soared in harmony, singing passionately as Williams paused and opened her arms. Videos of the stadium’s unity went viral on social media, evoking strong emotions. Her performance left fans with goosebumps and teary eyes.

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