Innocent Masuku is wowing audiences across the world with his powerhouse emotive vocals. The Operatic Tenor was a Finalist of 2024 Britain’s Got Talent, with judges hailing him as one of the greatest opera singers in the show’s history, and Classic FM praising his performance of "Now We Are Free" as “second to none.” 

Innocent’s debut album, set for release in 2025, redefines classical music for today’s world. Innocent's sound reaches beyond the classical genre, bridging tradition and modernity, the record blends original compositions with reimagined classics. With bold cinematic melodies, unexpected collaborations, and stories of hope and empowerment, the album weaves together influences from his South African heritage, operatic foundation, and passion for iconic crossover anthems.

A former member of Cape Town Opera and a current member of the English National Opera, Innocent has performed in Porgy and Bess with Eric Owens with the Dutch National Opera. Also playing Borsa in Rigoletto and Tamino in The Magic Flute. Accolades include master classes with Maestro Kamal Khan and Willard White. The Merit Award in the 2019 SAMRO competition, the Drake Calleja Trust Award, sponsorship from The Tillet Trust Fund, The Oppenheimer International Scholarship, The Countess Of Munster Musical Award.


Photography by Leo Wilkinson, Tristram Kenton, Helen Murray, Paul Cochrane and Emily Hoh