What's your name? My name is Donel Mangena. 16 years old. And I'm from Southampton. I currently live at home,
with my mom, my dad, my little brother... ...and my aunt. My inspiration to sing is my dad. We've built a little studio
in the shed. Where I write my songs and
I make my music there. When I'm not at college
or in the studio... ...I love to hang out with my mates. Growing up, my parents wanted me to... ...sort of explore
the culture of Zimbabwe. So, I moved to Zimbabwe
for a couple of years. And stayed with my grandma. I have an incredible, huge,
gigantic soft spot for her. I love my grandson, he's so polite,
I'm telling you. He's well-behaved and
just doing well at school. The blind audition for me today
is massive. I'm going to do something
crazy with my lyrics... ...with a bit of Zimbabwean language. It's gonna be a challenge... But I hope I can make
my whole family proud. That's my grandson! I'm so happy! Get it, grandma!
Get it, grandma! I love that woman! I want her on my team! There's your winner! So Donel... ...I think it took like... ...three words. I just hit it,
because you hit my heart. You know... ...everyone's gonna do their pitch. Everyone's gonna like,
promise you a lot of things... Wait, wait, wait, hold up. A lot of these coaches... ...are gonna promise you
a lot of things for this show. - You're getting ready? ... and this show only. This is the truth. You pick me, bro,
you got me for... ...however long you want
me in your life. I did all my stretching 'cause... ...I'm willing to physically fistfight... ...for you. I'll fight you right now. I'm just saying... That's right! I'm just saying like,
you are so worth fighting for. You are a star and
you are ready to go... ...and I'm just happy
to have winners that... Will be quiet, get off the phone,
what are you doing? I'm calling the record company! Hello record company? You're amazing,
that's all I can say. And I'm ready to fight. See this right here bro?
- What is that?! This, inside this backpack,
I carry it everywhere... ...my hard drives,
I'm ready to go to work bro. Like, you got the Grammy's card
in here... Somebody put the Grammy card...
- I got the Grammy, though. I got two, I just won one,
about a month or so ago. I got eight. I got an Oscar to,
for music and singing. BAFTA... Emmys... I won last year. Don't choose Will! Jhud, Jhud, Jhud! I'm ready to go,
when you're ready to go bro... ...so let me know. Alright. Who are you gonna choose? I think... I would like to choose Will. Can I meet your grandma?
- Yeah, you can. Oh wow, he's the best. I'm his grandmother!
- Nice to meet you. Oh God... That hurt. Donel is a true artist... ...somebody that I know... ...that I'll be able to work
with after the show. There's awesome, there's amazing
and then there's Donel. Don't clap for him. The next battle is gonna be... Rhianna... You're going up against Donel. I do not want to be
partnered with Donel. He's so good. Even though my grandma is
not at the battles... ...I know that she's out there
in Zimbabwe... ... supporting her grandson. I know you can make it, Donel. I have confidence in you
and have confidence in yourself. I know you can sing and dance. Show the whole world! My mind went blank
in front of Will. Yeah and it's a lot of pressure. I have personally feel
like I've let myself down... ...because I was hoping to give it
a hundred percent, as I usually do. I'm really concerned
for this battle. Like, just keep our fingers crossed... ...that in the time between now
and battle time... ...they master it. It was unreal. I want to buy that single now. Donel, the superstar. That's who I am talking to,
that's what you are. The winner of the battle is... Donel. I can't believe that I'm here
at the Knockouts. The Black Eyed Peas
were excited to see me... Like, I've got to pinch myself mate,
like oh, is that real? My grandma has had people
writing about her... ...headline articles in Zimbabwe... ...it's incredible. It's so fun. I hope I can make my
whole family proud. 'Cause that's what I love doing. I have a four year old brother,
who's called Malachi. He's annoying,
but I love him. He's my little best mate. Donel is a great brother and fun. Good luck, Donel.
You're the best. I just see something in him,
that's very special. There's a lot to be said
about his future. Man, he's a force to be
reckoned with. I mean, he's got the full package. He'll be dangerous. This is going to be a lot of
pressure for me. So this is the time where I have
to focus, improve and really work. I'm not happy with it, man. I don't know why. Well, that's fine too... ...we've still got
a couple of more to go... Donel is the real deal. He needs to continue
shining, performing flawlessly. Donel is about to take it
to the next level. Is Donel coming now?
- Yes! What do you say?! Like... I screamed over here,
I turned in to a fan... It's like, well I am a fan. I was just like: 'what is he doing?',
'how do you do that?'... ...'what is this?', 'what's happening?'... I was enjoying the experience. You're a star, dude. You're a star.
- Thank you so much. Thank you. I mean Will and Donel,
is like a match made in heaven. This combination is just... That's the best knockout performance
we've had so far. That was... So Will, three absolutely cracking singers... ...as you know,
anyone can go through. The person moving forward... ...is Donel. Hello Donel, how are you? I've made it to the semi-finals! That's wonderful, my boy. Alright, here we are. The lives. I'm here to support what it is
you want to do. I really like to try
'Happy' by Pharrell Williams. We worked together on the song
to make it super different. Just like a light calimbo
of a nice drum. And bring the beat up. And on those hips... I'm feeling very excited
with the song choice. But now I have to really
work my socks off. I don't think that my vocals
were 100 percent. It's making me
like, a bit nervous. You either singing or you're dancing? Because right now the singing part,
it needs to rise up. There is pressure,
I need to step up my game. I need to step up
this next performance. You're born to do
what you're doing. and you're just...
you're amazing mate... ...you're so great to watch. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Our third singer,
through to the final is... Donel! I looked at my nan
and she was going off! When I see Donel on the stage... ...sometimes I feel like crying... Because when he sings,
it touches my heart. So I've been working really hard and
going home meant a lot to me. It was just nice to be at home
with my family. And to just chill. I want to thank you all... ...for all your lovely support,
I love you guys. And thank you. I think he's living every bit
of his dream. Just seeing him
doing what he loves... ...is just heartwarming. If Donel won The Voice,
I'll be very, very, very... ...very, very, very
proud in the whole wide world! My grandma has been a big part
of my experience on The Voice. She's become a celebrity herself. She even came with me
to do a news report. It's wonderful to meet you. Thank you very much. You're the world's greatest dancer!
- Is it? Yes!
- I didn't know that. What do you think about this boy? I just fully support it, I love him. Go for it, don't panic. I know you'll make it, yes. Thank you for flying
all the way from Zimbabwe... ...to come support me. Thank you Donel.
- Love you. Tonight could change
everything for me. Everything I've been working hard
for comes down to this. I can not afford to make
any mistakes tonight. How do you feel about your grandson? Oh Donel, I feel like crying, Tears... tears of joy! Amazing watching
your granna watch you. It inspired me and I was about
to cry right with her. Because you're a star, babe.
You're a star. I've learned so much from Will. I've learned to be who I am
and to be myself. I just want to do this
for the rest of my life. I know I'm only 16, but,
nothing is impossible. I can now announce that
the winner of The Voice 2018 is... ...Ruti!
