HENRY OLONGA
VOCALIST
LOCATION
Adelaide, Australia
MATERIAL
2 x 45 mins
Former International test cricketer and 'The Voice' contestant Henry Olonga has rediscovered his passion for live music performance and public speaking. Posessing a rich baritone instrument and when he is warm, even a lyrical tenor voice, he is sure to thrill you with his surprising vocal tone and power.
The first indigenous African to play test cricket, represented Zimbabwe in Test and ODI cricket in 80 matches, taking 126 international wickets. He retired to great international praise when he ended his career, going into exile, in protest against the tyrannical regime of the former dictator of Zimbabwe.
Henry has since performed with the likes of the Adelaide Symphony
Orchestra, the SA Army band, Adelaide Harmony choir and the South Australian police band. He progressed to the third round of the Australian version of 'The Voice' in 2019.
Olonga travels the world sharing the incredible story of his survival and also subsequent career changes and will enamour you with his voice and human story.