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ZIMBABWEAN vocalist Batsie Munyoro has paid an emotional tribute to Joyful Praise Choir as he prepares for his international debut on America’s Got Talent Season 21, saying his journey to the global stage was shaped long before fame by church music, mentorship and years of service as a backing vocalist.
Munyoro said his breakthrough was not a personal achievement, but the result of years of discipline and training within church choirs that nurtured his voice and character.
He singled out Joyful Praise Choir as the group where he first developed his vocal strength and stage confidence.
“I want to extend my appreciation to Joyful Praise Choir official, who nurtured me during the time I was in the group,” he said.
He added that the experience taught him more than music, but also humility and discipline that continue to guide him today. He described the choir as a “foundation family” that helped shape his identity as an artiste.
Munyoro also expressed gratitude to his mentor, Rudo Tania Gamaliel Madindi, whom he credited for guiding him through his early career and offering emotional support beyond music.
“Special thanks to Rudo Tania Gamaliel Madindi. She’s been an amazing mother,” he said. Before stepping into the international spotlight, Munyoro spent years performing as a backing vocalist in church set-ups, including Psalm of Praise Choir, which he also acknowledged as part of his musical journey.
“Also not forgetting my special group of family @Psalm of Praise Choir,” he added.
