“They Have Beautiful Voices”: Old Varsity Friends Reunite, Chanting Gospel Hymns, SA Moved

“They Have Beautiful Voices”: Old Varsity Friends Reunite, Chanting Gospel Hymns, SA Moved

  • A loving daughter shared a video of her mom with her university friends, joyfully singing a gospel hymn together
  • The heartfelt reunion and musical performance were featured in a clip posted on the TikTok platform
  • Social media users were deeply moved by the enduring friendship and shared their appreciation for the emotional bond
The daughter captured the moment and shared it on her TikTok, touching many online users
A group of mothers who had been friends since university sang beautifully while hosted by one of them. Image: @ntokozovovolishnk
Source: TikTok

A heartwarming video showcasing the power of enduring friendship and shared faith has touched many online.

The clip was shared on TikTok by @ntokozovovolishnk, gaining widespread appreciation from viewers across the platform.

The clip captures a moving scene: a group of mothers, who are also old university friends, gathered intimately around a dining table. They are joyfully chanting a gospel hymn, their voices blending in harmony. One mother leads the group as the soloist, her heartfelt delivery setting the tone for the entire gathering.

The atmosphere in the video is one of genuine friendship and shared history. The women appear completely absorbed in their music, enjoying each other's company and the spiritual connection the hymn brings. The casual, intimate setting around the dining table adds to the authenticity and warmth of the reunion, highlighting a bond that has stood the test of time.

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Others jokingly guessed the moms' professions, with many saying they were teachers
Social media users were touched and inspired to invest time in their friendships. Image: @ntokozovovolishnk
Source: TikTok

Mzansi is inspired by the moms

The clip gained massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who were touched by the visible love and affection the friends shared for each other. Many were impressed by their ability to maintain such a strong bond over many years.

Some playfully guessed the mothers' professions, suggesting they were either teachers or nurses, and even jokingly tried to identify the institutions where they might have studied. Others expressed a strong desire to rekindle their past friendships, motivated to link up with people they studied with and revive those valuable connections.

User @onawethu commented:

"I used to attend with this age group. They are legends. They used to call me their lastborn. They work hard, and you will not sleep when you see how determined they are. I now hold my BEd Degree. Love them🥰."

User @Thando said:

"My friends and I in 30-plus years 😚🙏🏾."

User @Vkings added:

"Ah! Beautiful friendships. Lovely, I'm as close with varsity friends to date, and it's been more than 15 years."

User @Yandie__ shared:

"🔥❤️🙏 My favourite song. Basayculi kamnandi (they sing it so beautifully)."

User @UncleV added:

"Sweet voices. I like it when every participant sings passionately."

User @ibabale_Sobek said:

"Us when we are finally free at the same time to meet up 😭."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za