“You’re Talented”: Woman With Golden Voice Sings for Funds to Make It to Brother’s Funeral, SA Moved

“You’re Talented”: Woman With Golden Voice Sings for Funds to Make It to Brother’s Funeral, SA Moved

  • A woman shared an emotional video where she sang a tribute song to her late brother, seeking donations to support her family during their time of loss
  • The raw and heartfelt clip went viral on TikTok, touching the hearts of thousands and inspiring viewers with her talent
  • Social media users were moved by her powerful voice and her painful story, and many advised her to release a gospel album, praying for her and her family's strength during their darkest hour
The woman with a golden voice touched may social media users
A sister rsorted to singing a tribute to her late-brother as a way to raise funds for her to make it to his funeral. Image: @renay_lovenotes
Source: Instagram

A local woman’s video, which blended raw grief with extraordinary musical talent captured the attention and compassion of social media users worldwide.

The clip, shared on TikTok by @renaylovenotes, garnered 549K views, 69K likes, and 1.9K comments from social media users who were impressed by her voice and earger to help her make it to her brother’s funeral.

The video starts with the woman, TikTok user @renaylovenotes admitting that she did not like what she was about to do but learned that sometimes, she needed to push outside her comfort zone. She explained her desperate need for money, stating that if she could not make it to her brother’s funeral, she could at least help her family financially while she was away.

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Singing to raise funds to attend a funeral

She then went on to sing a beautiful, self-penned song dedicated to her late brother, describing the emotional experience of grief and love. The moving lyrics included the powerful, emotional line “Hallelujah, you made it home,” signifying that her brother had returned to the arms of his Father (God) where he belonged. She told viewers that they could pay her whatever they thought her song was worth.

Others advised her to release a gospel album, saying it would do very well
Many viewers send their condolonces and complemented her golden voice. Image: @renay_lovenotes
Source: Instagram

SA shows the woman compassion

The clip went viral, touching the hearts of many social media users who were impressed by her talent. Many viewers were emotional, saying her story brought tears to their eyes, especially the moving line about the late brother making it home. The comments section transformed into a space of support. Some viewers asked how they could contribute, urging others to share the video until @renaylovenotes gets the help that she needs. Others advised her to pursue gospel music, reassuring her that her voice was special and destined for success.

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User @entebale Trudy said:

"Let’s make her famous so she can make it 🥺."

User @yin_yang001 shared:

"I have goosebumps. You're so talented 😭!"

User @TheIntrinsicTeacher commented:

"I am not in a position to assist you financially, but i will stand with you im prayer. I'm so sorry. Thank you Lord for a miracle 🙏🥰."

User @Leanne Spechtler added:

"You should sing Gospel. Your voice is special 🥰."

User @Just_Althea®️ said:

"The most beautiful music is always written from pain😭😭😭 Love you our Queen. Our deepest and sincerest condolences 🙏 May you and your family find comfort and strength in God🙏."

User @Ez commented:

"You're so talented, don't ever stop writing and singing. ❤ We cry with you and you family for your lost brother 💔."

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