{"id":38070,"date":"2026-09-16T09:09:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=38070"},"modified":"2026-09-16T09:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:09:59","slug":"lordkezs-take-on-her-national-anthem-debut-at-the-currie-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/lordkezs-take-on-her-national-anthem-debut-at-the-currie-cup-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Lordkez’s Take on Her National Anthem Debut at the Currie Cup Final"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lordkez Reflects On Her National Anthem Performance At The Currie Cup Final. Hailing from Kimberley, R&B artist Lordkez returned to her roots for a significant homecoming, performing South Africa\u2019s national anthem prior to the Currie Cup final at Griqua Park.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Lordkez's<\/a>Lordkez Reflects On Her National Anthem Performance At The Currie Cup Final<\/figure>\n

The South African Music Award-winning singer described her performance as one filled with \u201cgreat joy and pride,\u201d especially poignant as it was in the town where she was raised.<\/p>\n

For Lordkez, performing on the same field she roamed as a child filled her with emotion and marked a significant moment in her journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was such a special and emotional moment for me, because this is the first time I get to sing the national anthem live on the ground I\u2019ve walked on as a young girly with big dreams,\u201d<\/em> she revealed.<\/p>\n

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This performance coincided with a day of significant rugby action in Kimberley, where the Griquas took on the Pumas in the Currie Cup final. The home team secured a 23-16 win, granting the enthusiastic local supporters another occasion to rejoice.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the warm reception from her hometown, Lordkez described the atmosphere of joy and enthusiasm as \u201can unreal feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n

She expressed her strong pride in the Northern Cape, concluding her remarks with a heartfelt appeal for support: \u201cGO GRIQUAS.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, Lordkez extended her gratitude to the Bok Rugby team for the opportunity to perform at such a celebrated event in South African rugby.<\/p>\n

Recognized for her unique blend of R&B and neo-soul touched by local influences, Lordkez continues to evolve as an artist while maintaining connections to her Kimberley roots. Her performance of the national anthem served as a deeply personal moment, celebrating her community that played a role in her artistic development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n