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Musa has put Mzansi on the map.
Musa has put Mzansi on the map.

DANCER and singer Musa Motha flew the South African flag high in Britain this past weekend.

Musa made history when he appeared on a British TV show Britain's Got Talent.

After his recent move to London, Musa auditioned for the show's latest season and touched many people’s hearts with his performance. 

Diagnosed with cancer at a young age, Motha's left leg was amputated and that his dreams of becoming a football player. 

But that's when he found music and dancing. 

Daily Sun published an article about him in 2019 and he said his dancing skills have improved so much he even dances without crutches.

"It’s not easy but I make sure I adjust to anything the choreographer says,” he said.

He said he is an osteosarcoma survivor, which is a bone cancer.

"I was bedridden for two years before I decided to have an amputation,” he said.

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Musa shared his story on Britain's Got Talent.

"After my amputation I fell in love with music. My friends were dancing at that time and I asked them to teach me how to dance. I used my left crutch as my left leg, and that is how it started," he said.

His routine had the judges in tears and he received a standing ovation.

Many South Africans were proud of Musa and had a lot to say about his performance.

WATCH HIS AUDITION BELOW:

Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa praised the South African-born dancer for flying the country's flag high on the British TV show.

"This morning I called and spoke to Musa Motha, who went through as a finalist on Britain's Got Talent. I congratulated him and thanked him for flying our flag high. He misses our weather but absolutely thrilled for the experience. He is pure talent," said the minister.

Clunky wrote: "Think this young lad is an amazing dancer, considering he’s living with a disability. Never mock someone whose living with a disability matter who they are or where they come."

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