Top 5 Reveal: Botlhale bears his soul

Backed by the Soweto Gospel Choir, Botlhale took The Soil’s ‘Sedilaka’ and sang every note from the heart, before getting a standing ovation
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[@phindymteamcool6000]

2024 still listening to this . praise the lord

[@violet888]

2024 ,who is here

[@lulunyathi.7424]

Ke teng😅

[@charmainmnisi3697]

Register marked

[@mmathere8304]

2024 who’s with me

[@puccinogang2769]

2020 who's with me? 🔥🔥😭😭⚡

[@xolisilengwenya6783]

Still here too

[@MrKeVirus]

still here

[@kgabojacobeth2542]

I should be studying 🥺😫

[@esethugwentshe8247]

Yo' I am .

[@chaks4466]

We are here

[@lamesengwaketse7200]

2022 and this is still my all time favourite idols sa performance

[@guguqueen15]

I wonder what happened to him 🤔 I loved this too ❤

[@amosmukuka1143]

I'm telling you

[@mwenyamutengo6829]

Me too ❤️🥺

[@malebokgashwane9815]

Same

[@widnosmzobe4756]

🔥🔥

[@MrUtnab]

This is a performance i will never forget of all the idols performances in the history of this competition. So sincere and very spiritual

[@ndumisombambo5383]

Facts👏💕

[@zamanxumalo4725]

Thee best💞

[@lesedimonthe6431]

Same here 👌

[@tefokeameditse1386]

NEVER EVER🥺

[@nhlamu2971]

Exactly

[@iambucieroyalty7748]

2020 who still rates this performance as the best idols performance ever. 🙌🏾❤️

[@naledimosotho6396]

Me

[@zaneletabane3724]

Me too

[@drmanny39]

I don't think there will ever be a performance that will top this one shame

[@TM-hs3hg]

The best ever

[@bulelwacewu6699]

I do ,he sings this song as if it was his

[@mlungisi1702]

the fact that i keep on coming back to this performance even five years later is proof of how timeless it is.

[@yandiemitchell2619]

So true

[@ayathandekajonase-op5gm]

Lord Bothlale still love this even todai

[@fundiedume2611]

I still do

[@xolanishabalala1947]

Botlhale really touched souls with this one... 2023 and I still have goosebumps

[@regymqhawe2316]

2019 who's with me? Still my best perfomance

[@andiswaxengana9361]

Me too

[@reitumetsemajeng8480]

Yhooo this performance

[@slimshadobhala7874]

Ts me 😍

[@yoliswamagayiyana1268]

Me too still enjoying it

[@mamelamqongelwa3]

Me too ♥️

[@allanchilenga6426]

whenever you feel you are all alone , this version of Sedilaka just gives you all reasons to soldier on August 2020 .

[@thobekaskosana7295]

Didn’t realize how amazing this version is until now 😍😫

[@matselisooliphant912]

True that

[@Tshepang.Nathan]

He introduced those judges to the mighty Judge of the universe... This was not competition performance but spiritual revelation of God in the song.

[@ogsfootballnewsandallelse8138]

Who has come to watch this for more than 10 times?

[@nombulelomabuza6903]

cnt get over it

[@lesibaabel9129]

Best performance

[@ruralbaby1921]

Almost 20 times...I even have the video on my phone. But still i come here

[@dr.ishmaelsello]

I watch it almost everyday

[@mjacukhanyisa2836]

😂😂😂😂😂stop please

[@priscillantshekang5573]

2021 and I'm still saying...this is the best performance on idols ever...God bless all of us

[@thandikubeka1910]

I played this song in the car when me and sister were about pick my mom's ashes 💔 after she passed away while visiting us in Ireland. To this day we haven't been able to bring her ashes back home in SA due to Covid travel restrictions and regulations. This song keeps us going until such day we will be able to bring her back home and give her a proper send off. SEDILAKA...😪😪

[@karabotshosana8239]

Thanks beautiful

[@dineolekoma5080]

So sorry for your loss Thandi. We also lost my Uncle last year (2020),he had relocated to Chicago and it was so difficult to get his body this side. He had to be cremated and it took such a long time to get his ashes to South Africa, we never got closure,it was so painful having to bury him without really knowing what happened to him😭😭

[@nhlanhlamthethwa9575]

I pray for strength for u and your family

[@sharonmakgoshing1393]

May God continue being your comforter.

[@hildamonama9397]

Thandie askies bt u managed t fetch Mama s ash... Hope so gal⚰️🙏

[@tracymanganyi9309]

2023 and this perfomance still hits hard..He reali touched a lot of souls here 🎉❤❤

[@Koketsomoraka_]

❤🎉🎉

[@sisasulelo4203]

2021 and I needed to hear this song to reaffirm myself that God is still in control. I can't get over this song. 🙏🏾😭

[@sabelodlamini1709]

I'll watch this until am 65 u were marvelous to watch boy

[@DEM925]

In my opinion, it's the best "sedi laka" version so far!🙏🙏

[@jabukatshwa]

Definitely. So uplifting

[@indradumile5132]

The greatest

[@molaodisegopa5172]

24.02.23 I still find this rendition magical, God was present on this day.. who is with me?

[@keamogetsweramaifo1585]

With you sir

[@mologadisenoamadi482]

Still the Best Reigning Idols Performance ever 😎🥵 Anyway, who's here in 2020?💃🏿

[@liltee2707]

I am here 2022

[@bafanadlamini6123]

@@liltee2707 we still here hey

[@liltee2707]

@@bafanadlamini6123 of course😃

[@kamva-elihlentshinka1419]

I've watched this over a 100 times. Your interpretation of this song was brilliant. Not only have you uplifted me using your voice you've given me hope and reassurance that everything will be alright. I wonder where you are now and what you're doing. Hope you're good and may the good Lord bless you Botlhale.

[@tshilidzimadzivhandila1493]

This is so powerful

[@nokuthuladlepu3801]

amen to that sisi...

[@vfabach2874]

...and the background Soweto Choir yhoooooo 🔥

[@joaquimmachaieie6248]

Amém

[@vuyisananimazolwana2874]

Over 100000 times

[@kagongwato8863]

THE MOST ICONIC PERFORMANCE IN IDOLS SA

[@badboylucent5165]

This song got me shem, lockdown who is here?

[@tymabitsela7018]

The goosebumps i get when he goes “heeey, heeeey, heeey” Still the best I have seen on Idols by far 15 November 2019

[@lovenesskonde3936]

Back again to rewatch it botlhale u still take my spirit somewhere I wish u never stop singing 24 august 2019 hit the button if u a here to revive your soul

[@pndymjoli9632]

Love him

[@siphumelelemathaba5317]

He has a voice for Gospel and Inspirational songs.

[@itumelengpriscilla953]

2023 the performance still gives me goosebumps ♥️💯

[@Alexmzizi24]

This Performance will be forever iconic ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥💯👏🏻🥳🥳🥳

[@mahlodichipape690]

2022 and I can't get over this performance ❤❤. What Botlhale did to this song can never be undone 😭🙆.. best performance in the history of Idols 👏👏

[@KefuoeNgidi]

Even today

[@keatlegilemasango1309]

2023 and still my favourite idols performance

[@gugulethuzulu6266]

😭😭😭😭😭 I always come here when nothing in my life make sense... Sedi laka mpotse tsela 🙏🙏🙏

[@mphokuhlenxumalo9489]

I can picture him on joyous celebration

[@giftbanda3933]

This song won't grow old. It renews our spirits everyday

[@ariescorpioqueen]

As soon as he hit that first note I knew history was being made! Beautiful soulful voice and performance ❤ I remember ever second of this performance and I recorded it and kept playing it weeks after. I was positive he was going to win but sadly Paxton had a bigger fan base

[@mankoanamalatji2680]

EVEN UNDER PANDEMIC I STILL RATE THIS YOUNG MAN AS THE BEST, HE CONSOLE MY SOUL

[@nomfundoxulu115]

i don`t understand the meaning of the song but i can feel the presence of the Lord. Thank You Botlhale

[@clydemadondo3495]

Don’t let Depression win when this performance is still here. Get here and sing! Sing your lungs out.

[@sanelisiwesomsamsanelisiwe9626]

Thank you

[@user-nx6nv6xo5n]

Oh mntase wandikhuthaza😢😢😢

[@nomhlemolapo4664]

At this moment I'm at my lowest, I draw strength from this song especially this performance. I will name my unborn child Lesedi, I believe she will bring light in my life. I'm going this journey alone as her father chose to dump us at 4 months and live his best life alone. I will heal l guess😞💔

[@prevailruhanya1633]

25.12.2023🎉 This performance has stood the test of time

[@mzukisecassius8735]

I can't get over this performance, it's so gracious and powerful at the same time. It also underlines the importance of a good back up choir.

[@lindokuhlmaphanga1070]

22August2019 n still dee best performance on idols (am I ryt or am I ryt?

[@kamogelomashabela2524]

Here 2020 woooww best idols performance ever

[@jabuh_m]

I can't believe that this perfomance has actually received most of the views than most of the musicians who think they have made it life and in this industry lol. Bathathe Botlhale!

[@tshegofatsolamola7171]

Who's here now 2024❤❤❤❤

[@slindilemhlongo9562]

05 October 2019 I am still here 😭😭

[@thamsanqajoelkunene7157]

I love this song I think is better than the original song

[@chila4830]

Thamsanqa Joel Kunene who did the original

[@masiviwenohashe1532]

the soil -sedi laka(original)

[@andilesangweni1418]

I also think it's better than the original

[@matildabrown43]

Thamsanqa Joel Kunene true

[@amandasibanga9658]

I love this song 😍💖❤

[@evodiaevo5223]

Can we just admire the choir too😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@VAnuo]

I only understood "Top 5" 😂 But still this is so good. So relaxing and beautiful ❤

[@Mntungwa77]

Lord shine my way, for when You are with me what more shall I seek? Then he recited Psalm 23, The Lord is my Shepherd and spiked it with the message he says he heard in that moment back from the Lord that said ‘son, fear not for the top 5 spot is yours’

[@phalengholdings8239]

This guy was singing his faith out and in the a very touching manner that moves the mountain,,,,this was more than performance,,,absolute praise and worship

[@makubela0976]

2023🥺still my go to SA idols performance 👏🏽♥️

[@thulanibuhali5939]

'23 I'm always here whenever I feel bad, this performance uplift's my spirit 📌❤️

[@MaryKasokaMwiikisa]

2022 this is still fav idols performance of all time! So much heart and soul in it! Raw !❤️🙌

[@ruemampoe5845]

2018 and still listening to Botlhale 👌

[@khanyienoxie3401]

even me .

[@tapiwakambarami1693]

Me too

[@siyankonqa5457]

Same here

[@pontshiinnocent7644]

Me two

[@bukhosindlovu1011]

yaah this guy is talented. listening ryt now

[@kelebogilemaponya1862]

I'm still watching it even in 2020 😭❤️Botlhale💕💕

[@maleselajudy9196]

Me❤️

[@M-T1]

Ke nale wena 💯

[@M-T1]

Ke nale wena 💯

[@boitushabangu9557]

Top 5 Keya hao ngwanaka🎉🎉Keyahao ngwanaka 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Sedilaka🎉🎉

[@Anonymous-gz2ye]

Guys I need to have a private conversation with the people who disliked this They are going through a lot

[@nokuphilaa]

They're probably deaf

[@MamaOle07]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅😅

[@noluthandomaxam4833]

😹😹😹.

[@Mdevah]

2021 and I still say this is one of the greatest IDOLS performance of all time ❤️🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@MrUtnab]

Stop it boy, don't make grown ups cry now. Wow, this is a very remarkable performance

[@mankolanegrace7087]

Botlhale wa nketsa xem. I love the song nd he perform it best than the original

[@patriciamakama9561]

Sedi Laka ( My Light) My Light, show me the way I have to go. My journey is too dark and long. Guide me. When You are with me, I need nothing more...

[@nkazimulomkhwanazi5063]

Thanks

[@Lukx5099]

thanks for translation i always wanted to know the meaning of this song.

[@londozwadywanisi4150]

Patricia Makama thank you for translation I ddnt know

[@naomimukuna1843]

Patricia Makama thank you

[@siphumelelemathaba5317]

Patricia Makama thanks for sharing. Phela bekumnyama la kimi. I kept watching and not understanding but somehow being moved. Music really is an international language. Thanks Patricia

[@sandisomanana3066]

Best ever performance on South African idols ! Followed by Virginia and queen Matema❤

[@andilenolwazi]

You wouldn't want to miss an episode of Idols during those days🔥

[@lethumazibuko7321]

2019....I think he should've gone to gospel music😢

[@phalengholdings8239]

He is a Christian,,,u can hear the way he sings this song that not just a normal person who doest know anything about Christ can sing this way

[@Escalante28]

2024 and we are still on this performance,,,, timeless👌

[@keabetswemagagane2474]

It’s 2022 , Botlhale’s rendition of ‘Sedilaka’ is by far the best for me😭🥺❤️ gets me everytime!!

[@BrianTupana]

This is the most powerful cover in Sa idols history, top 10.

[@siphumelelemathaba5317]

Is it normal to watch something and be moved to tears and you dont even uderstand a word. Well Done Botlhale. YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO SEEMS TO UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A PRICE TO BE WON

[@thandolwethumtolo5746]

Even on 2023 , i still rate this performance the best of the best Idols has ever granted us. Whenever i feel down or sad, i watch this video as it revives my soul. THANK YOU BOTLALE🥲🥰🥰

[@mothusimashigo5244]

6 years later I still dubb this thee greatest performance on SA Idols - by far 🔥❤️🔥

[@ndumimahlangu1660]

October 2019? anyone.We robbed this boy guys😭🔥🎶

[@Aurah._]

Ndumi Mahlangu facts.

[@drmanny39]

2020 and i am still not over this performance

[@ambesiwegeorge1847]

15 July 2019 this still gives me the feels 😭😭❤❤

[@owamemaubane4809]

2019

[@philanonkelela9630]

He has so much vocal power and authority!!! The command is too much. There's this aura he exudes. He has truly made history in Idols. He unleashed the beast in him and left us in tears and uplifted spiritually.

[@magaretmdudumana4249]

Phila Nonkelela waphiwa shame lomfana,kodwa aaai cha Mumbai yhooooo

[@rosinamokoka2785]

Phila Nonkelela you can say that again

[@freddywilson1646]

I love him

[@onthatilethaga200]

2021 and this performance still hits so deep

[@crystal1873]

2023 and I'm back here. I come here when I'm feeling heavy for this version and performance is therapeutic.

[@joelnyuswa1759]

This guy is dangerous! This song just lifts up my spirit.

[@clarahmashavakure8580]

true

[@noziphondlovu4744]

Kkkkk strue yazi

[@khoedi-eselequeenmacristan6999]

2022 still having goosebumps le today when I see this performance. I felt God in him that day🙌🙌🙏

[@nellyclara7284]

It is 2023 and I am still coming back to listen to this vision of the song and the wonderful voice, Entlek Bohlale you owe this country a song man heiii ☺😇 I even named my daughter Bohlale hawa do something hle🥲🥲

[@ariescorpioqueen]

Still here 5 years later. It was a simpler time then but I’m happy we get to experience this beautiful moment whenever I need to reminisce

[@beretshigwedha5327]

cant stop admiring this song.... 2019 haha

[@annosiaholder3280]

So you know the English for this

[@jenn4882]

Sedi Laka (My Light) (South Sotho) My light, show me the way I have to go My journey is too dark and long Guide me When you are with me, I need nothing more Emlanjeni/Yelele (Zulu & Tswana) By The Rivers By the rivers of Babylon Where we sat down and cried Lord we are thankful of your love When we cry in sorrow You wipe our tears Yele, yelele (expression of praise) Jehovah Yele,yelele to our father Yelele God Lord we thank you

[@armandhojuninho8259]

Thnak u so much for the lyrics in english

[@eleonora19963]

Wooow thanks so much no wonder why I'm so glued to this song thanks so much

[@mwilamwiza]

Thank you

[@rufarobutawu6121]

Thank you so much for the translation

[@lubonamazibuko3260]

This one of the best idols performances

[@bongekakhumalo5542]

2023 and this is still my favorite 💕 💕. from time to time I search this performance.

[@MaannaSebabole-sb7bs]

😊❤ one of the best performances I ❤ so very much in a history of me watching idols !! Botlhale ☺☺

[@lungiswangcobo8933]

This was the best performance ever on idols October 2019

[@tommyancell7334]

This still feels like the day it was performed, still gets me teary eyes in 2022

[@Pusemohlala]

I come here almost everyday.

[@PeggyMotaung-qb6yc]

This song still lifts me up.

[@valentiazinhle6212]

Botlhale u very talented, wen i watch dis i become emotional, i cry.

[@AngelaKagiso520]

2024 and still here 😭😍

[@matsheposelepe1571]

Best idols performance for me, I still get goosebumps

[@soulwethu22]

Damn, this performance got me wanting to go back to church and worship The Almighty. Well done Botlhale, this one was anointed and blessed for real.

[@tdouglaz345]

I'm not a fan of Gospel Music but i respect Soweto Gospel Choir and till today i still watch this clip this is by far the best performance on #IdolsSA and trust me when i say that this is my IdolSA 2017 even thou KZN thinks differently.

[@elritaroselysanchez5967]

Is it only me or this performance moved me. I can literally feel goosebumps all over my body😭😭 and tears all over my eyes. God is Good😭😭😭😭👏🏽👏🏽

[@christinepitinyane]

No performance could ever beat this one. It’ll forever live on 😭😭😭😭🖤🖤🖤🖤👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@ndivhudzamlaudzi5983]

one of the beeeessssst performances. everything just works here. Botlhale, the choir, melodies, attire.... shuuuuu You brought the house down in the mooost beautiful way. you should be proud B!

[@deekaym]

I will never get over this performance 🥺❤️

[@jabukatshwa]

This is the best version by far . In my humble opinion he killed than the Soil. Still Respect the Soil🙏. Goosebumps all over 😍😍

[@apelonghirschfeldt2202]

This performance still gives me goosebumps when i watch it…

[@yabonasutton1302]

Oct 2023 still here. I come here everytime I wanna listen to Sedilaka. There is something soothing about this song. His body language sums it all up ❤. I love him so much.

[@siyamthandandamase8582]

I cried 😭🤧❤️❤️I want Botlhale to win

[@jenn4882]

Me too

[@KagoRealEstate]

I am not a firm believer however this cuts deep...The performance is out of this world, purely far fetched. Arguably the best performance that idols had.

[@drmanny39]

theres nothing arguable about that, it simply is the best performance in the history of idol SA

[@annaseblon460]

Og Botlhale performance always got me emotional whenever he performs i just loved all his performances 😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nkanyezikhumalo9889]

4 years later this performance still touches my soul 🙌

[@zvifadzomagaya5261]

its 2019 and i am still listening to this performance ,who's with me ?

[@shaundube3622]

Sedi laka, mponesetse tsela Ke tsamaye Ho lefifi, hape ho sebaka Ntsamaise Ha o le teng, ha ke batle tsebo Ya ntho tsohle, wena o ntekane

[@chenesaimatarutse3776]

Out of curiosity, what's the meaning of the song? It gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. The performance was 🔥

[@chidochirikure8821]

@@chenesaimatarutse3776 me too sis

[@patiencemlinganiza2945]

Thanks I'm singing along with him...it's fun