Innocent Masuku
Wowing audiences across the world, as an Opera powerhouse and Finalist of 2024 Britain’s Got Talent, Operatic Tenor, Innocent Masuku received the most votes from the public in the Semi Finals after an incredible closing performance of Hans Zimmer’s epic score to Gladiator “Now We Are Free”, taking him all the way to the grand finale.
Innocent is currently working on his debut album, set for release in 2025. This highly anticipated project is a collaborative effort, bringing together diverse creatives and influences, inspired by his South African heritage, operatic background, and love for iconic crossover music, it promises to be a fresh and impactful body of work.
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.
Innocent has participated in master classes with Maestro Kamal Khan and Willard White. Accolades include a 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.