Jody Williams’ stunning anthem sets the stage for Boks’ victory in Bloemfontein
After leaving her music career for a job out of the spotlight, the former Idols SA winner thrilled her fans with her electrifying vocals by performing the national anthem for the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Springbok fans passionately sang the national anthem, filling the stadium with pride and unity. Picture: Screengrab
Singer Jody Williams delivered a stunning performance of the national anthem at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, setting the stage for the Springboks’ impressive 64-21 win over Portugal, in the first ever meeting between the teams.
After leaving her music career for a job out of the spotlight, the former Idols SA winner thrilled her fans with her electrifying vocals by performing the national anthem for the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Williams was just 17 when she won season four of the show in 2007. She later revealed she “quit” music after fame and fortune “ruined” her life. She decided to quit music, sell her family home, and become an office receptionist.
Williams told The Daily Voice, “I am so happy with what I am doing. Music ruined me as a young adult, and I was yearning for stability. I spoke to my family and told them I didn’t want to do music anymore. I now do it as a hobby, but I don’t want to sing for a living again.”
The performance by Williams follows those of Ntokozo Mbambo, who sang the anthem in Durban, and KB Motsilanyane, who performed in Pretoria.
Hearing the South African National anthem belted out on a Saturday, never gets old! 🎶🇿🇦
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