When 11-year-old Asanda Jezile walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2013, she immediately brought confidence and personality with her.
For her audition, she chose Rihanna’s “Diamonds.”
It was a big song choice for such a young performer.
Then she started singing.
An 11-Year-Old Takes on Rihanna
Asanda was 11 years old and from Thamesmead, London, when she appeared on Britain’s Got Talent Series 7.
She was inspired by singers including Beyoncé and Rihanna, and her performance style combined singing with plenty of movement and stage presence.
For her audition, she decided to perform one of Rihanna’s biggest hits.
Asanda Jezile Shines With “Diamonds”
Asanda’s performance quickly caught the attention of the audience and judges.
She brought a confident stage presence to the song while showcasing her vocals.
The official Britain’s Got Talent description praised her polished Rihanna cover and confirmed that all four judges were impressed.
When the performance ended, Asanda received four yes votes.
She was moving on in the competition.
Four Yes Votes
The result was clear.
All four judges said yes.
For an 11-year-old singer, it was an important step in her Britain’s Got Talent journey.
But her story was only beginning.
From “Diamonds” to the Live Shows
Asanda continued through the competition and reached the live semifinals.
For her semifinal performance, she chose Beyoncé’s “Halo.”
Simon Cowell said she had the “wow factor.”
The performance helped Asanda continue her journey toward the Grand Final.
Asanda Reaches the Final
Asanda eventually made it to the Britain’s Got Talent Grand Final.
In the final, she performed Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy.”
Her journey had come a long way from that first audition with Rihanna’s “Diamonds.”
The 11-year-old singer had gone from introducing herself to the BGT judges to performing in front of the nation during the live shows.
Final Thoughts
Asanda Jezile’s Britain’s Got Talent journey began with Rihanna’s “Diamonds.”
At just 11 years old, she delivered a confident performance that impressed all four judges and earned four yes votes.
She later performed Beyoncé’s “Halo” in the semifinals and “If I Were a Boy” in the Grand Final.
Her original “Diamonds” audition remains a memorable early moment from her BGT journey — a performance that showed how much confidence and personality the young singer already had on stage.
