Students at St John’s Primary School in Footscray were treated to a special performance by the Watoto Children’s Choir last week.
The choir, comprising 12 children between the ages of 10 and 14, visited the Essex Street School on Tuesday, August 27, bringing the sounds of Africa to the school.
The choir is currently in Australia as part of a global tour. The children are perform songs from the choir’s album, Better Days – There Is Hope.
The choir also performed at Jesus the Redeemer Christian Fellowship on Sunday, August 25.
The three-month tour presents the story of orphaned and abandoned African children who’ve received the love and care needed to help them rise above their circumstances, ready to make a difference in the world as they become Africa’s future leaders.
Watoto Australia and New Zealand director Sam Di Mauro said the choir’s return to Australia is good news for the community.
“It’s been five years since the choir last toured Australia, and they have been missed by our global family. Many of our supporters are invested in the work of Watoto and the choir is always a reminder of the good work Watoto is doing,“ Mr Di Mauro said.
