Then, it was Thandi's turn. She opened her mouth to sing, but the note came out thin and shaky. "Oh happy day," she sang, her voice barely audible over the choir.
"Thandi, look at me," Mama Rose said softly. Thandi looked up, meeting the older woman's kind eyes. "This song isn't about getting every note perfect. It’s not about showing off. Do you know what this song is truly about?" Thandi shook her head. Soweto Gospel Choir - Oh Happy Day
"Oh happy day!" she belted out, her voice rich, powerful, and filled with an undeniable joy. Then, it was Thandi's turn