Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, took to his Twitter page to congratulate 13-year-old British-Sierra Leonean opera singer, Malakai Bayoh, for reaching the finals of the recently concluded “Britain’s Got Talent” show.

President Bio expressed his congratulations to Malakai for his remarkable achievement in making it to the finals of BGT, recognizing him as a phenomenal talent.

He further emphasized that both Sierra Leoneans residing in the country and those abroad are incredibly proud of Malakai.

The President extended his best wishes to Malakai for all his future endeavors, expressing his belief that success is undoubtedly awaiting him.

Bio writes:

“Congratulations @Malakai_Music for getting to the finals of @BGT. You’re a phenomenal talent. Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad are extremely proud of you. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours, which is undoubtedly a successful one.”

13-year-old treble Malakai Bayoh might have missed out on a place in the final three of Britain’s Got Talent, but he won hearts across the nation with his soaring high notes at Sunday night’s final.

His final song of the competition was the monumental ‘Caruso’, also known by its opening lyric ‘Ti voglio bene assai’ (‘I love you very much’).

Composed in 1986 by Lucio Dalla and dedicated to the legendary Enrico Caruso, it has been performed over the years by all the great Italian tenors including Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti.

Malakai’s rendition of ‘Caruso’ a mammoth song for even the most experienced tenor all culminated in a crystal-clear high B, which soared perfectly over his backing choir on the talent show stage.

“That is the ultimate Italian anthem,” Italian judge Bruno Tonioli said, as he wiped back tears.