When Innocent Masuku auditioned on Britain’s Got Talent 2024, no one on Earth could have predicted the phenomenal energy this South African singer was about to unleash. Innocent’s performance was absolutely exceptional; his rich and marvelous operatic tenor voice gobsmacked the Italian judge Bruno Tonioli from his very first line. However, his audition sparked high levels of controversy among TV viewers, claiming the star was unfairly denied the Golden Buzzer.
From this unlikely figure, an alluring operatic voice flowed and shrouded the audience, held silent in their wonderstruck captivation. Innocent’s song choice was Lucio Dalla’s Italian-language opera hit, “Caruso.” Judging by Bruno’s reaction at the judges’ desk, Innocent’s rendition was absolutely spot on, from his pronunciation to his exquisite tones. Traditional yet astonishing, Innocent embodied the joy and power of opera with stunning, natural ability.