16-Year-Old and grandmother steal the show in The Voice! | Journey #28
16-year-old Donel Mangena was the runner-up in the seventh series of The Voice UK in 2018. Check out his incredible journey from the 'Blind Auditions' to the 'Grande Finale'!
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🔻FULL PERFORMANCES
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🔻SONG LIST
- Blind Audition: ‘Cold Water’ by Major Lazer, Justin Bieber & MØ
- Battle: 'Rain' by The Script
- The Knockouts: 'Finesse' by Bruno Mars
- Semi-Final: 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams
- Final: 'Let Me Love You' by DJ Snake & Justin Bieber
- Final: 'OMG' by Usher & The Black Eyed Peas
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I clicked to see the grandma 😂❤️who is with me please
Ture😂😂
Add another grandma, from the San Francisco Bay Area, USA!! WELL DONE DONEL, WELL DONE , AND GRANMA, YOU HAVE IT GOING ON, LOVE YOUR SUPPORT LOVE GIVEN YOUR GRANDSON..... YES! NOTHING LIKE IT!!
✋🏻 hahaha
Me
Me too
THIS IS NOT A RACIST STATEMENT!! But Black Ppl are so AWESOME!!!
🤝yes we are
We're awesome 😊
#allpeopleareawesome
It wasn’t and thank you for speaking us because we are. It’s just a fact !!
Yes we are
Watching this in 2024...still enjoying D's energy... anyone with me ..
I love the fact that he is not embarrassed of his grandma energy and how she bogart the stage. I love him and grandma!
He has no reason to be embarrassed of her. She is amazing!
Who else just clicked on because they seen the word grandma😂
ME! 🤣
I am.
Me too
🤗
Me 5.
Stars don't win competitions, they win the hearts of people. They win the world.
true
He's so talented and grounded. That family unity means a lot. The bond he has with his grandmother is very special.
beautiful
Rukina Nizz hands down that’s the truth. Like you could feel this kids Guinness through the tube 👏🏽👏🏽
What if there was a competition for winning people's hearts??
The way she just jumped on stage and started dancing. She’s like you only live once👌😭she’s so sweet
Yoooh am so speechless with this boy his too gooooooooood❤️🙏
It's all because in Zimbabwe they eat sadza
DONEL has the WHOLE package, the looks, the moves, and the voice! Years later I watch this again and still smile.
I first watched it in 2022 and here I am back in 2023 watching it again!
Yes he is the whole package
Donel did not win the VOICE UK, , but signed a contract recently with Warner and Sony. Congrats
Thanks for the Update
Thanks so much for the update!
Oml that’s incredible
K
Such talent he will make it big for sure ♥️ From another grandma ♥️
I think he inherited the dancing from his grandmaa
True that 😂😂😂
😂
ABSOLUTELY 💯
Lmbo yes yes I agree
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His family did and are still doing a good job raising him 👏🏾 He’s so polite, full of life and much more. I enjoyed the video
The best out of Zim and indeed Africa to the world.
He màkes grañdma heart fill with joy
“If you pick me you have me for how ever long you want me in your life” coming from Wil.I.AM has to feel like words from heaven to a young artist.
AGREED‼️ ❤️
Exactly! This was a match made in heaven! Styles are so parallel that no other coach would be able to do him justice.
Yes yes yes so I feel like this was definitely a match from heaven and I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing from the two of them working on awesome music together 🙏🥰🎉
To the person scrolling through the comments, I hope you have a Blessed day.
Thank you, belovèd
Me I had seen a 16year old grandma🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Same to you
Ty n u to😜
Thank you! He is so phenomenal I had to scroll! His grandmother is priceless! He is truly a gift!
Can we appreciate the Band how they played for Grandma when she went on the stage👀👀
U know right. It was amazing what they did, and oh! Their reaction 😂😂
Very true
Absolutely!!!
So muchhhhhh love! Does anyone know the song? Id like to get it
@@IlyaNLeo cold water
Ok, I'm a 49 year old sworn metal head and even I can see that this kid is special. His talent is off the charts and then throw in the fact that he is a good hearted family oriented person on top of it. I hope this kid sees all of his dreams come true.
He really did it all…so full of love ❤️ you are blessed 🎉🎉🎉
I am watching this for the first time it came up for me on KZhead and I am thoroughly thoroughly enjoying watching this this young boy is amazing, he is a gift from God 🙏
Awesome
Ok I think it's his ragae n his accent
You’re a lovely person and very right!!❤❤❤❤
The love between him and his grandma is priceless 🥲😻💞
i want to be this kind of grandma
When she said,"I love my grandson.He's so polite,I'm telling you."....(that's when I found out that I loved her )
Oh my poor donel didn't win but you a star you gona far
Me too!
He knocked it out of the park in the battles. He is a star and always will be. I'm delighted for him, his Grandmother and for Zimbabwe.
Gma gave me tears
Me too! And I got in tears my floor was full of water I slipped on it too!
That's how African grandmother's hype a boy up❤️
If you write in my channel please I also sing English my dream and become a great singer
Not only African Grandmother’s. There’s many grandmother’s out there that hype there grand kids up.
@@andrewochoa5405 Mines didn't.
V that’s really fucking racist I’m sorry but it is
Yhoo philile you can say that again mara this kid making isizulu/isindebele international
He brought the African soul into his performance. Nothing like it. It LITERALLY grabs your own soul and won’t let go. I’m so proud of him. He’s a star and a wonderful, wholesome young man. Very proud. He’s made Zimbabwe and Africa proud. ❤❤❤
I love his grandma 😅😅it's so adorable when your family loves you like this
Can we appreciate the band they were just soooo prepared when his grandmother started dancing
They’re wonderful
They are definitely a crop of church band boys.. definitely..
Escuche mal?
His Zimbabwean accent really comes out when he sings.
I heard it 2
Yes, I love it!
I absolutely love his accent!
This young man is going places, lord keep him covered! He is so humble!
and is so cute!!
He’s the total package. Looks, stance, voice, energy, etc.
It's 2023 but I'm still watching this and still get some goosebumps 🤞
"he is so polite i'm telling you,he's well behaved and he's doing well in school" is the most african thing ever!!
Kambuku __ 🥰😘 Honestly
The discipline from African parents
Straight facts 😂😂😂
Ok he's handsome, respectful,hard working, talented and humble that's it I'm going to Africa to find a husband because all of the good ones here are already taken.😊
@@ranitagadling4312 speaking as african man in africa... That's great idea! lol
Who’s watching this in 2021 with me 🤔 Such a wonderful voice 💕
meeeee but cant believe him neva win no joke
Me me me!!!
Me me me me toooooo
Me
I am on January 15, 2021
Love the bond between the boy and his grandma. It reminds me of Trevor Noah and his late grandma. Go 🇿🇼.
literally he just turned everything into his own concert
Exactly
He really did, I really thought he would win 😓😅
big brain asian basically 💯
He sure did!!
I wish I would have been that self confident when I was 16. This boy is gold.
I love how he brought in his own roots n culture n personality .
Bridget lionheart LOVE IT SO MUCH
T. Mzh6 Z Eywp65ffa
😭😭😭 it was just beautiful
Yes!!! I love it!
Ok
The way he sang in Zulu was amazing..didn't even know people in Zim knew Zulu amazing
I know Africa will be the winner , cause Africa is a new born with this new generation. He is amazing
When he began singing in his native tongue. I'm like THIS GUY! Like wow
He's absolutely amazing
That is Zulu
@@dianagumz2628 Thank You
Brasil?
Wowwwwwwwwww
he's not just a singer, he's a performer!
Go my boy Zimbabwe has got talent i love you sony,you have bitten all the odds we are so happy for you and Zimbabwean people at large
I agree, and that's really tough to find. You don't see singers with the whole package too often anymore.
Agreed
That’s what makes a star a STAR ...the gift of talent and performance🥰 💫
I was thinking the same thing
Some people are just born for greatness... he's a natural born star🌟🌹
Grandma has some great dance moves. I loved seeing her and his whole family supporting him. Lovely family. He is great kid. The whole package.
The best grandma ever
Everyone needs a grandma like her. She's so proud of him and loves him deeply.
I so much love seeing his grandma there with her grandson he was a ⭐ before he went on this show. bless him and his family
Yassss.... had 1... God loved her best RIH MAY 2011 such a blessing to have a grand with this spirit..lives within you forever ❤
And he loves his grandma too.wow
@@scooksey7572 .kkkkk
They realise he's bigger the just winning the voice. He's free to soar.
Couldn't say it any better (Word)
Felicity Brooke MY HEART JUST DROPPED UNTIL I RAN ACROSS YOUR TEXT. 🙏🏽
That's EXACTLY what I thought early on. "If he didn't win, it's because they want him to be able to soar. There's not much influence Will can have if he's under contract with The Voice. That young man is made to do what he does. Definitely a STAR!
He is BLESSED..
Govgyi
I absolutely adore his granny. Such a spirit.
I love Donels granny, shes sweet
Grandma really gets down the groove 😂 she is awesome!!
If you've been raised by a grandmother/great grandmother this TOTALLY hit different for you 😭
Yesss I'm tearing..I miss my GRANDMA
For sure devoted great grandparents are absolutely special n they give you their all during yr life n theirs forever .I had that all from a tender age.unforgetable love Caring always. Izzymk.Aussie
She definately brought on the tears!!!
I miss her so much.
@@MrSexydivas 🤗 So grateful!!! 🤗
Can we get some love for his dad? The way that he looks at his son. I'd say Donel got some moves from his dad, too!!
Hello Wendy! I’m so sorry for infringing on your privacy, how are you doing today?
For sure
Very talented he will go far!!
I saw that, too, and the utter joy in allowing this moment for his son to shine without infringing. And Grandma, well that bond is for LIFE, that is his ROCK. Little brother, Malachi will have a lifelong example and friend in his big brother and in the beautiful way the family displays love, support, courage and respect ❤
@@lovemymuzic1 Yeah you're right you can say that again, hi how are you ?
He should of won the voice! He is so talented! His voice is 🔥
This young man looks like he's been doing this for a long time. A true born natural. He's current and has the whole package. The music moves him just like it moves grandma.
WHY NO ONE'S TALKING ABOUT HOW CUTE HIS LITTLE BROTHER IS? 🥺
Very cute
Yes the little brother is cute just like him
Yes he is soooooo cute.
Oh yes I was saying the same thing, he is very cute
Who is watching this in 2020✋
black beauty
For the first time
Still watching in February
Yeah still on it, February all the way.
black beauty I’m 🥰
His dance move must come from his grandmother! I love how true he stays to his culture
This guy is full of soul ❤true ⭐️
I think his vocals are terrible. How he made it this far is unbelievable.
Just not that good
But where he now?? Yo I'm curious
can we just appreciate the fact that he adds his native language in all his songs in the voice and outside
Never forget your roots
The language is isiZulu from South Africa
Awesome, simply awesome 👏🏾
@@simphiwewewe9064 it's Ndebele from Zimbabwe
I figuired it's Ndebele from Zim because he mentioned the grandmom being from there and him having lived there
his grandma is so adorable when she says “and he’s doing well in school” like she’s so proud of him it’s great . old people are great
Thank you 🤪
We are seniors of age not old people.
I love his grandma and him
Thank you and AMEN 🙏
The grandmother still all the show, the dude self things he's all that, which not
Oh my‼️‼️‼️‼️This kid... his voice...his charisma...his performances.... he has the TOTAL package! Praying for his success
His grand mother is such a wonderful support. " know you can do it" "don't panic" i love her
This dude is insanely awesome... And I just love his granny. She rocks!
Me to
Please stop being jealous and sport
Yeah the girl at the end shouldn't have won he should have.
Exactly!
David Wildcat fam. P ppl
That grandma is adorable, I hope she lives many more years to make her grandchildren happy. God bless.
N.P. R. Amen
PREACHHHHHH 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Boy oh Boy! I got goosebumps! This kid is a superstar!
She's the best grandma in the World. Love his family support
Grandma. She stole My heart. Almost made me cry. Shes adorable!
I'm ready to buy his album. I love how he added his culture in all the songs. Made them sound 10 times better actually lol.
SAY IT AGAIN!!!!!! I LOVED IT, HE WAS GREEEEAT!!!🎩 😇😇😇
Im ready to hear some music at the barbeques or just chilling at 🏡. Where do i get this song or something similar
HE REALLY DID SOUND SO MUCH BETTER 100%, I LOVED IT TOO, HE WAS AMAZING!!!😇
So true
What a wonderful young man and a proud wholesome family. Just warms my heart. Positive vibes. God bless them all and all the best in his future endeavours. I will certainly buy his albums. Love him.Parents keep up the excellent job.
The other 2 judges were like "well, we don't have a chance in getting him" 😂
They didn't even try the old never said nothing
@@creativedesignofinteriors3139 you noticed that too right?? 😂😂
They didn't even try!!🤣 Four judges were supposed to try to convince him but it came down to two before the other two could even speak!!🤣🤣
Hahaha right
They knew so they just sat it out..😂😂
This boy is really talented and the judges are so heartworming they are amazing
Yes that teen is truly talented.
This 16 yr old is a born star already 🏆
First off he can sing and dance. Also he is cute like he’s perfect
Siiss he FOINE 😍
+he has an accent
No ones perfect
lilonenatnat_27 everyone has different accents, like me, an American accent.
@@Akeem-ul9fe American accents don't really count
Who is watching to pass time in this corona virus pandemic
I am 😷😊
Me😷😣
am watching this vidéo for the fourfth time
me yall
Me and I am watching now and crying on 3/19/20. 😭
The boy is a full package, gogos support is so great and amazing, he is blessed to have such a supportive family.
I like that he added the African vibe to most of the songs he did
TUcC
In my heart:. He WON. The end.👏👏👏
Bellaluz he didn’t win, my goodness, he’s great, cute, sing, dance. He’s the full package.
FACTS! ❤️
Right He was ROBBED...they could have done a better song selection... I believe he was in his head too much and wasn’t as free with his performance as he could’ve been...his eyes were a tad empty looking maybe fatigue or nerves
@@MarshaT.ZoeLiving I felt that with the last two performances. In his head ... not present ... not feeling it. But we haven't heard the last of that young man.
Marsha T. The final performance is usually not as prepared for as the others and is usually mainly focused on ‘the voice’ which is why he lost in the end because ended up being a better singer. But had they had performers and set production and all that, he could have won
Love him❤ n his grandma too she’s awesome 👏 ❤
I love Donel's energy, I bet he got it from dad and grandma! 😍👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Wow gogo
Who else watched it to d end. He is amazing
Me it so good
Ese Adjarho I didn’t skip once that is pretty rare from me
me, couldnt stop watching!!!!!
He is AMAZING IM A FAN
Meeeee I couldn't stop watching even I got into the beat also 😍😍
Being a Zimbabwean and watching this boy is just the sweetest thing right now. Will i really appreciate you for sensing the chemistry right from the first 3 words of the audition. 😓tears of joy
I am ftom Philippines,everytime i am lonely and miss my grandmother i watched this video.Give me smile.He is a good dancer
True to that
to all who are Zimbabweans mwaaa😘
@@fadzaibongozozo8108 💕
🇿🇼
He is sooooo amazing and he choose a coach that suits his personality and yes he won the show.
What an amazing performer ! It's 2022 and I'm thrilled to have found him !
@SunnyBajoras I just found it 2023
@@rantingwithbigfifty4333 What an amazing find for 2023 too! Thanks for sharing !
Just finding him in 2023 and he is AMAZING!!!!!!❤❤
Here I am back in 2023 and we now have a fan group! He's so very incredible a super star !
Nothing like a grandma’s support and blessing😭🥺❤️
Very true 🥰🥰🥰
That’s the same grandma that will smack you with her sandals because you didn’t do your dishes
lol tru
Lol
Not only you didn’t do it but it wasn’t done well scandalous indeed I miss my grandma 👵
😂 got that right
😂😂😂😭
This16 year old is already a star,He has it all a Beautiful voice he can dress and he can dance wow Awesome,God Blessed him with many qualities,
This kid is definitely one in a million - SUPERSTAR 👏💕 AND Will - still got it!!! 🥰
The fact that he didnt win the voice breaks me he 1000% deserved to win, but he still won all of our hearts thou love you broo
I found it odd that Donel didn't win. He was by far the best talent. He increased the ratings and drew a following .
@@khaldowns.fakhouri361 exactly, he was robbed 😭
I agree 100% but nothing will stop him. He is too gifted.
What did you do to propel him?
Listen. My heart fell when he didn’t win. I was waaaay to involved on this journey 🤣🤣🤣
Love how he remixed the lyric's with some Zulu words there, South Africa approves
Ayanda.a. Nomane ndebele
I thought he's S. African from mix music
Ayanda.a. Nomane hayi yisi ndebele leso 🥳
I also thought his a south african coz i hear some zulu words his gud waooooo goooo zim 😘😘😘😘
Ndebele not zulu kkkkk so talented
Don't know how many times I have watched this. Fantastic family support and love. Massive talent.
Love this kid. He should of won, but he won too all his fans. The ending was good with both of them. His grandma is the best❤
Donnel you are a star....and to think you are only 16!! Man,the world awaits you! You are making Zimbabwe and Africa proud. Love from Kenya.
Sureee
He's not that good. He's not terrible though. He's young I'm sure with practice he could be something amazing!
@@not_bout_it yes
Ur nice think....bby
AFRICA IS THE BEST IM FROM ALGERIA ( NORTH AFRICA) ^-^ LOVE YOU😍😍😍
You made us proud bro, Zimbabwe to the world 🇿🇼
Love ya!
That pride that his grandmother has is so touching.
ABSOLUTLY LOVE the rendition of HAPPY!!! FLAVA on that song, the excitement!!!!
Damn this guy turned other people's songs to be his even better than the original versions. He's good.
That's so true. I never reallly understood what the fuss was about, "Happy" till he sang it.
Couldn't say it better myself.
@@cynthiabrown6028 true
True meaning of it takes a village. Family support is the best support!!! Keep pushing young man!!!
Absolutely!! 💜
Am watching in 2023 😂 great voice
Worth your money to watch his concert. What I like with his song choices is that he's able to fuse seamlessly the African beat / sound with hip hop. Definitely a total performer. This guy should be signed.
Donel gave us some Usher, Jason Derulo, Bruno Mars, Will and Chris Brown vibes. ❤️
did you forget Justin Beiber vibes?
My thoughts exactly he's the next Usher it's just a shame he didn't win the competition but he still wins because they're going to pick him up on a label I bet you that
@@loveyluvsu2 He’s signed to Warner music now!
I would like to see all of the them
To the person scrolling through the comments , I hope you have a great day.
Lol thank u you also....good one
Landon Buchanan right back at you
Well thank you. You too👌🏾
Landon Buchanan thanks
You are so sweet..thank you. You too 🤗
His grandma stole the show ❤❤❤ and he's an incredible singer/dancer.
I am crying after watching this . This child is an angel . Oh wow the grand mother is a star . God bless them . ❤❤❤
Whose still watching this in Aug 2020,Sending you love all the way from Zimbabwe mehnn!!Wish you WeLL🇿🇼❤
Isizulu sikhon ezimbabwe
Love it
I taught he was from South Africa cause he is speaking a south african language 🤯
Meeeeee
Thats my cousin yeeehh
One of the first times I’ve seen someone be able to express their culture so openly like this and be COMFORTABLE !! I love everything about this & him
Im in love😍
Is this a actual version.. if so I need the name
Search: "Jonna Jinton - Kulning - viking song of the mountains" You will love it if you like what you said that you do.
tonilynn danca I burst out crying because I miss my grandma
I. Think he. Is. Awesome. And. Grandma. Topped. It. Off
Man!! I hope this kid has so much success!! ❤
Hello hope How are you doing today?
I love J-HUD… I can tell how she LOVES what she’s doing and genuinely appreciates the blessings bestowed upon her. 🙏🏽
IAM very happy and proud he added his 💓 culture and did the dam thing !!!! He dancing and singing and keep God with you,! You will continue 🙏 far in life!
Very nice
True
I enjoyed watching the young man Perform
and family and Culture
He’s soooo talented 🥺 but nobody’s talking about how good looking he is
You are right he is super cute, very handsome 😍😊
REALLY GOT MOVES SINGS RIGHT ON TUNE!🎊🎈🎉
It's "the voice" after all.
Like so danm cute
Hello !!!
This is my sibling and I am proud and I am wishing you the best Donel.
This kids a star straight up he’s got it all good lookin kid talented crazy good voice stage presence and he’s a family driven respectful young man. I hope this kid gets a record deal from someone if he hasn’t already
Someone posted he didn't win the voice UK but he did immediately get signed.thats awsome
@@MostAdmired67 I believe it was in the middle or somewhere around the time of this competition when he was tapped to perform for the QUEEN. He sang his version of HAPPY. Check the time/date stamp of the video here on KZhead.
I swear thats how most of Zimbabwean/South African grandmas are like.
This young man is blessed to experience growing up in Gogo's house.
and peruvians too, if he was my grandson, I was dancing non stoping!!!!
@@thembizondi7 zulu and zim ndebele are the same hey.
I'm from South Africa
@@liamspamsr2831 Me too.