Felicia Ngomane of Indigo Fruit Farming in Mbombela, Mpumalanga and Heinrich Fortuin of Brenn-o-Kem from Wolseley, Western Cape, are gearing up to step into the spotlight at this year’s Agri’s Got Talent (AGT) grand finale.
For Ngomane, who grew up in Mpankeni and today works as a general worker, the call to music began in her earliest years. “The love for music came from church when I was young. I started singing in Sunday school, and later I became part of our praise team,” she recalls.
Her decision to enter AGT was shaped by those around her. “The person who inspired me to enter is myself, my colleagues, and my family. They said, ‘just enter the competition and you won’t regret it’,” she explains.
When the news came that she had made it into the top 10, emotions overflowed. “First of all, I screamed and cried, but it was tears of joy. I felt so blessed to be chosen,” she says with a smile.
Ngomane draws strength from the support system around her. She says her biggest supporters are her colleagues, family, friends, and the broader community.
Her musical taste leans toward Afro-pop and R&B, and she finds endless inspiration in her idol.
“My favourite musician is Celine Dion. Oh, I love that woman. Her songs make me cry, they make me laugh, and even when I’m sad, they make me feel at home.”
Felicia Ngomane
Looking ahead, Ngomane dreams of carving out her space in the music world. “My dream is to grow more in the music industry and to have my own album in future. Maybe one day I’ll travel the world and sing for people. Who knows, maybe I’ll be famous one day,” she says hopefully.
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Fortuin’s family roots in music
While Ngomane’s musical roots run through church, Fortuin’s come from family. A storeman at Brenn-o-Kem, he has always been surrounded by melodies.
“My love for music comes from my parents and my family. On my father’s side, they had a band with brass instruments, while the singing comes from my mother’s side and my uncles,” he explains.
At school, his talent grew. He sang in the choir during primary school and later joined the ATKV in high school. Today, his favourite genres include gospel, love songs, R&B, and Afrikaans music, with Brian McKnight topping his playlist.
Fortuin first heard about AGT from a colleague who competed in 2022.
“I decided to enter after watching all the videos. I realised it’s a wonderful opportunity because you learn so much.”
Heinrich Fortuin
The news of making the top 10 left him buzzing. His nerves are high, but so is the excitement, and he is looking forward to the opportunity, the preparation, and, of course, the gala night.
Outside of music, Fortuin also has a passion for sport. He plays rugby for Miracles Rugby Club and enjoys playing the keyboard. “I’d love to learn other instruments, but time doesn’t always allow it.”
Grateful for the people who walk this journey with him, Fortuin is especially thankful for the support of his wife and children.
He explains that he is willing to learn and give his all, believing that what you put in is what you get out.
During the week, Ngomane, Fortuin and their fellow contestants will receive professional voice coaching, stage performance training, and guidance in personal growth, including communication skills, confidence-building, financial literacy, and conflict resolution. By the end of the week, they will be ready not just to perform, but to inspire.
On the night of the finale, they will share their voices, stories, and dreams with a live audience.
Tickets to the finale are available via Computicket. Click on the link to get your tickets.
