INSPIRATIONAL dancer Musa Motha gets FIRST EVER GROUP GOLDEN BUZZER! | Auditions | BGT 2023 

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Being a doctor, I can say that was a feat of extraordinary strength and balance. I’ve never seen any amputee with that level of physical skill - and I’ve seen wonderful athletes do wonderful things with prosthetics. I think he’s hands down one of the best dancers in the world. Not to mention his level of expression and grace. Phenomenal talent.

That crowd deserves a golden buzzer. Amazing heart and inspiration.

I’m a double amputee, and the level of hard work, balance, and getting over the fear of falling and potentially injuring yourself Everytime you get up on your balance is enough to make people give up. Pretty incredible to see this dude and his talent. Major credit to him! 💯👏👏👏

This was the crowd’s golden buzzer!! 🎉🙌🏼👏🏼

In my view, Musa did not just represent himself, he represent all of human greatness, that we can go beyond our challenge and excuses, he put his heart comletely on the line. In my view he inspires all of us, that excuses are not acceptable, because life is the gift. He lived the greatness of all of us with that show. The judges were not kind, they were mesmerized. I was mesmerized. You are a remarkable person, thank you for this Musa!

Some performances just unify humanity.. defying unnecessary prejudices. You are truly a hero

He looks like a dancer who lost a leg and recovered rather than a footballer who learned to dance AFTER losing a leg! Incredible performance! Love that the crowd INSISTED he be given a Golden Buzzer!

Even when he first walked out on stage, he walked with more poise and more confidence than most people would with both legs. He's a real role model for all of us.

It's not a golden buzzer from that crowd standing there , it's from the whole universe ❤

I spoke to him in Zulu as I was working at the finals. So proud of him. I’m in tears. Representing South Africa 🇿🇦. I love him. I’m a safa living in uk.

I have watched this countless times, cried with joy for him. He truly deserved the Golden Buzzer❤❤❤❤

"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela. Represent us Musa🇿🇦💐🌺🌹

Big applause to his friends that helped him learn how to dance, they really helped him find himself in something other than football that was taken from him. And his courage !! 😭

Definitely time for a Diamond buzzer 💎

The best audition I have ever seen at BGT. His level of expressions and grace is so amazing and exceptional. God bless you always and praying for you to be the next BGT champion.

His friends are legends as well for teaching him how to overcome his disability and his difficulties. Congratulations Musa and friends!

Disability is not inability . Go on Musa, the sky is the limit dear. You deserved the golden buzzer. Thank you for your pisitivity

I have seen SO MANY bgt/agt videos and Simon was literally so right saying that he has never seen a reaction like that. So true. I havent seen the crowd go crazy like this for anyone ever. Literally never.

I totally cried watching this..we have no excuse to not pursue our dreams..Musah has showed us that

He literally broke the word impossible into "I m possible" True example indeed!! Congratulations Musa wakwa Mota 🎉❤🇿🇦

What's amazing to me is, instead of a missing leg being a disability, using the crutch to make moves that two-legged ppl can't do, made him one of the most unique dancers in the world. Every move he made was elegant, enhanced, and full of emotion.

His smile just seems so genuine and he’s incredibly talented!!

Oohh my God I can't stop cry Let's give likes for this amazing young man. ❤❤❤❤

I am fixated on the fact that this young man has been smiling since he walked on stage, throughout his performance and at the end of it. That's what you call inner joy ❤

I can't stop crying ugly.😭 This golden buzzer is from the audience. Thank you so much for supporting Musa. One of those times I am incredibly proud to be African.

The best golden buzzer ever😍❤️ literally cried! 😭

I can’t stop crying and smiling at the same time! He is phenomenal.

I would watch a whole opening ceremony of the Paralympics with his performance. I hope they can invite him.

One more thing this audition should be played in the hospital rooms for every person facing cancer and or amputation!!! He’s amazing!!!! 💜💜💜

Honestly must be one of the iconic auditions on any version of this show - ever. And rightly so. As a South African, I'm slightly biased I admit, but I cry when I watch this man dance not because he has only one leg (often that simply makes me wonder "WTF - how?!" when he does certain things) but because that is what a true artist does through their work - they make you feel. They're able to tell you a story. They leave you exhilarated, amazed, contemplative, and most importantly, ready to watch it again almost immediately. You can feel their passion through a screen, let alone by watching live. I know some people wrote Musa Motha off as a supposed "sob story" but beyond being part of his story - especially about why he started dancing - and the factual element of how it might affect how he trains with able-bodied dancers (bear in mind, asking dancers how long they've trained for something like this is a standard question), his message is not "look at me, look at what I'm doing despite my disability". It's a testament to what passion and hard work can achieve. It is also a message to everybody that no matter how late you might start in life, or whatever the obstacle you're facing, leave "impossible" behind. It is also a reminder to everyone to check their preconceived notions of skill, perfection and beauty at the door. Until 2018, Musa had only been informally/self-trained. He had been dancing on netball courts, on open-air stages, etc. Until he auditioned for Gregory Maqoma at Vuyani, who recounted his shock on radio at seeing an amputee dancer but reiterated that Musa would be treated the same as the other candidates. Auditions were open, apparently, and he was successful. However, it was basically his first introduction to contemporary dance and he was already in his 20s at the time. He was introduced to ballet even later in life. Nothing about that is normal for most dancers, as far as I know. It is simply not normal to be able to both pick up and adjust modern and classical dance moves in such a short period of time. His choreography is also incredible. The first production he danced in the UK earned him a nomination for best male contemporary dancer and a win for emerging artist of the year. That's a lot to achieve when your initial training was learning to dance on broken concrete using squares drawn in chalk by supportive friends. And no, that's not to elicit sympathy either - it's to reiterate that he clearly has a gift. And leave the "already a pro" comments at the door as well - most of the contestants on these shows have some presence in their industry when they participate, especially in the age of social media. Fact of the matter is, you feel enriched after watching him dance. He's one of the most mesmerizing performers I've ever watched. If you hyperfocus on the fact that he happens to have a missing leg, that's on you.

Beautiful! His Expression! His Strength! That Smile! He's 27? He looks like he's about 18. Thanks to the Crowd👏👏👏

Dear Musa if you are seeing this then I just wanted to let you to know that you don't know how many hearts you have reached through your performance.. I wish you all the wonders in life.

His smile is almost as stunning as the grace that oozes from him ... God bless his child, such a great dancer !!!!!

I always thought UK is a great country and people with big hearts ❤️

Musa, you are absolutely amazing. That was magical. I never get tired of watching you dance. You are such an inspiration in my life and the lives of other people. You are a hero. You just convinced a 55 year old woman that no dream is impossible to come true. God bless you my son. Long live this African king 👑 .wish I could give you a million likes.

He is a South-African of birth. This is who we are: we overcome any difficulty, we are brave people! Boy, I love you! You made me cry, I am so proud of you!!

I am a Nigerian. But this guy from South Africa showed me the spirit of Africa and that's what we all need. Musa God bless you. Thank you for the performance brother. Hope to see more.

Musa just proved the world that enyone can dance

Father God forgive me if I complain, what an awesome amazing young man, he brought me to tears 😭 he’s 27 years old just 1 year older than my last son, I am so inspired by this young man Musa , he could have given up, he didn’t act as if he loose a limb, he deserve the Golden buzzer, thank You God for keeping him strong. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

I absolutely love how PERSISTENT the audience was for a golden buzzer!! He so deserved it

As a South African, I am so terribly PROUD of Musa. I cried for him and others like him. That his beautiful smile radiates an exceptional soul …… I’m lost for words - he touched everyone in a way that we have no earth words to explain ….. Bless you Musa ….

Sono stupefatta , guardarlo mille volte mi fa capire come sono le emozioni a renderci più forti ! Sei il nostro esempio di vita ! In lui vedo tutto , autostima , confidenza , determinazione e umiltà ! Sei bellissimo Musa , grazie mille !!!!!♥️♥️♥️

Musa is an abbreviation - in full the name is Umusa which translates to Grace or Kindness. He is his name personified. Thank you “ wena umusa we nkosi” you truly made us South Africans across the world so proud 🇿🇦❤

I’ve been a pro dancer my whole life and taught dance for 45 years! Musa’s passion is unmatched! It’s a rare talent to be able to touch the hearts of people through the art of dance! What an incredible and inspiring young man!

I wish I could also cheer for him in that crowd. That was truly amazing.❤

I've watched this video up to 10 times and I don't think I can stop coming to watch it again and again. God bless you Musa

Imagine how brave he was when he decided to learn how to dance with one leg while many people can’t even dance good with 2 legs. Super soul he is.

As a south African, right now all my fears disappeared and I am in tears...well done Musa!! And thank you to the audience

I love how the crowd pushed them and never gave up to tell them judges to push it gold. Amazing!❤

I watched this video like a million times, can't get enough of it. Musa u are a star boy. SA loves you

Musa you have opened a whole new world of dance and joy for all amputees in this world … bless your soul. You danced with such elegance and meaning … truly magical and heart warming. You make South Africans proud .

He is living proof that nothing is impossible. Despite the challenges he persisted. It was a moving performance I’m so inspired right now.

I'm literally crying, this the most phenomenal beautiful act ive ever seen ❤❤

I was generally overwhelmed by Musa on BGT this year 🥺 I love dancing and have awards in it many and I’ve always thought to myself “imagine if a amputee dancer came on the show one year, if I was a judge they would definitely be my golden buzzer”. I lost my brother to bone cancer in 2009 and he lost his leg for the exact same reason, I’ll always think of my brother everytine I watch this young lad dance. I will always have that moment of gratitude!! He is an inspiration and definitely living his life to the full and a credit to all those cancer patients who sadly didn’t survive their journey like my brother💔😇 I really wish he’d won the show this year 🙌🏻

Omg!! Never have I heard the audience shout for a golden buzzer like that. Just amazing 👏👏👏

Guys like Musa are here to remember us that always there are problems much bigger than ours and the biggest obstacle is ourselves. Congratulations young man!

He is the best dancer ever! He is the winner in my eyes, God bless him

Brilliant and amazing dancer. Golden Buzzer Rules are there for structure formalities only. Unless you have absolute public acceptance and approval. Clearly end of the day. It’s what the people (audience members 4500+ thousands of tv viewers) Want that counts: Approved! Truly a Golden Buzzer Rule (well deserved) breaker moment. 💕Talent beyond comprehension and skills. Standing ovation 👏 Musa Motha. Bro. Brilliance and excellence. 🕊️🥇🎊🎭

His smile is a winner. His talent is exceptional. A true inspiration.

I’ve never heard an ovation that continued THROUGH the judges’ comments… This was extremely well deserved & it’s ABOUT TIME that BGT caught up with the group golden buzzer idea 👍😁🌅🌅🌅

Mosa, you are a complete dancer. I understood why art is defined as beautiness and trascendence. Thank you for inspiring ourselves to become the best of us.

WOW, South Africa, you represented us so well, we are proud of you Musa, never seen anything like this before, may God continue to bless you 👏🏻🎊❤️🙏🏻

This has to be the most emotional golden buzzer moment l've seen in the show's history. Thank you audience for the overwhelming love you all showed this incredible young man. SPEECHLESS

This was NOT an Audition... This was a PERFORMANCE... ❤❤❤

Tears run my eyes 😭 I can't stop watching this performance 💪

This was not an audition. This was a concert. A show of a lifetime. Makes me proud to be African. Go Go Musa. Even the sky ain't the limit for you. Proud of you brother

You made the whole african continent Proud!! Your such an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

The crowd pushed the golden buzzer. AWESOME

Watched again, and cried with joy for him.. thanks for giving him that golden buzzer. Best audition performance Ive seen.

I just wanna say THANK YOU to this beautiful AUDIENCE 😭😭😭😭😭

My sister would laugh if she found out I cried but this melted my cold heart. I am proud to be South African. Congratulations to Musa

That was the most beautifully inspirational thing I’ve EVER SEEN!!! How amazing!! It was almost impossible to tell he had an amputation. And good on that crowd. They wouldn’t take no to the golden buzzer as an option. That’s amazing! I don’t think there has ever been a more deserving golden buzzer

I have been watching both AGT, and BGT from the beginning and in all those years I have never heard a crowd fight that hard for a Goldern buzzer. Bravo to the crowd. And what can I say about that young man that he didn't already say for himself with that performance WOW..

I’m sobbing. Well done to the British people for that relentless applause. Musa you’re an inspirational young man. God bless you.❤

My favorite thing about Musa's story and his audition is that he wasn't a dancer before his amputation who then re-learned how to dance in this extraordinary way...but rather that he found this love of movement after he fell in love with music after his amputation. He dances as well and as beautifully as he does bc THIS is the way his body knows how to move to music...it's the ONLY way he knows how to dance. And that is most magical and transcendent part of watching Musa dance.

Hats off to the audience for standing with this gentleman in getting the golden buzzer👍🏻 this world is a place full of beautiful people with big hearts. We just have to be the right place at the right time to find them ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️

In the words of the legendary Tsitsi chumeric that moves like a Jelly fish!!!!!!!! Wow what a perfomance

I believe that was one of the most incredible performances in the history of mankind. Never to be forgotten. ❤❤❤❤

never cried about an audition like this one before, he is so amazing. God bless you MUSA!!

The energy positive from audience..... make the jury for the first time press button together

Never ever I’ve seen something like this in my life. The most insane, talented, inspirational human being ever. Best of the best Got Talent so far! Unbeatable. I would gone mad as well if he didn’t get the golden buzzer. God bless this man. Thank you for showing to the world that nothing is impossible ❤

Oh-my-God. This was insane. I felt ashamed of myself, complaining when I "can not" do this or that. This was a slap on my face. Absolutely inspiring ❤

Going forward, I think the crowd deserves to have their own golden buzzer when they encounter a contestant that indeed deserves it... the support from the crowd was extraordinary; well done, Musa; you are such an inspiration.

The most beautiful amazing dance performance I’ve ever seen.

WOW! I’m crying crying with admiration and respect and love for this amazing inspiring optimistic young man ❤👍🙏

Watching this from home in South Africa, as a professional ballet dancer I’m so inspired. It takes so much strength (physical & mental) to be able to do what he’s doing right there, well done sir ❤❤❤

this was the crowd's golden buzzer! Musa showed that if you wanna do something, you can find a way. The way his body flows when dancing is amazing, the song choice was on point, and he delivered the performance with all of his being. Well deserved!!

One of the most amazing performances i ever seen. You desrve the golden buzzer. Allah swt bless. Thanks 🇬🇧

What makes it special is no one has seen this before & this man has such courage❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

The people have spoken! That was the audience’s golden buzzer!

This makes me proud of being a South African🇿🇦 ❤🎉😊. Well done Musa❤❤❤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

His smile while dancing is amazing..and priceless ❤❤❤❤❤

The strength he has to be able to pull that off is extrodanary. He did an amazing job. Wow! 👏 👏 👏

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 South Africa keeps representing!!!!!! Musa Motha and Mzansi Youth Choir we are proud of you!!!❤

He was smiling all through, and water kept dropping from my eyes. The crowds reaction got me more emotional, and I couldn't stop crying. Weldone Musa.

How inspiring. Beautiful. I've never seen a crowd ANYWHERE on ANY show react that way. He IS most deserving.

I’m from South Africa and I country currently is in absolute disarray but seeing people like him just gives us hope that no matter what’s happening in this country, we have absolutely amazing and talented people. U made us proud❤once a South African always a South African🇿🇦🇿🇦

I absolutely LOVE how the audience DEMANDED that the judges give him a golden buzzer and would not back down! That was the DEFINITION of a golden buzzer moment!! Well deserved!

As a South African 🇿🇦 I am so proud of you my brother,🌷❤️ You are a world class dancer.👏 That audience was THE loudest ever 😮💖🙂