Singer Linda Mudzenda left the Britain’s Got Talent judges stunned with a powerful performance that earned her the show’s seventh golden buzzer. The Zimbabwe-born singer captivated the audience as she performed You Say by Lauren Daigle, delivering an emotional rendition that moved judge Alesha Dixon to send her straight to the finals.
The 21-year-old children’s support worker dedicated her performance to her mother, Susan. Speaking after the show, Linda expressed her gratitude and dreams of giving her mother a better life.
“The reason I’m here, working so hard, is because of my mum,” Linda shared. “She sacrificed so much for me to pursue my passion for music. If I win, the first thing I’d do is make sure she can relax for the rest of her life.”
Linda grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, with five siblings. She recalled how her mother single-handedly raised them, facing constant challenges. “It wasn’t easy, but my mum took care of us and made sure we got through it,” she said.
Two years ago, Linda moved to the UK and now lives in Bedford. She auditioned in Blackpool earlier this year, during what she describes as one of the toughest periods of her life.
“In the two months before my audition, I didn’t have a stable place to stay. I was struggling at work and almost needed surgery,” she revealed. “Being on that stage was a relief. I hadn’t felt that kind of joy for months. I almost fell into depression, but I managed to push through. That’s why the performance was so emotional for me.”
Since then, things have improved. “Work is better, I found a place to stay, and my health is improving,” she said. “I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic and put on a diet. I also have a cyst on my left side and am waiting to see if surgery is needed. But I’m in a good space now. BGT came at the right time.”
Judge Alesha Dixon personally congratulated Linda after hitting the golden buzzer. “She came on stage and told me I deserved it. She said I belonged on the show,” Linda said.
Performing on BGT has been Linda’s dream since childhood. “Growing up in Zimbabwe, I watched BGT on YouTube all the time,” she said. “Whenever people asked what I wanted to do when I grew up, I’d say, ‘Be on Britain’s Got Talent.’ I always believed I’d move to the UK and make it happen.”
Her love for singing began in church at the age of 10, performing alongside her sisters. By 16, she was collaborating with gospel artists worldwide. She also writes her own music and plans to release her debut single this autumn.
“Winning BGT and gaining international recognition would be a dream come true,” Linda said. “It would help me grow my audience, release more music, and maybe even tour with my own sound.”
