Members of a traditional Isicathamiya group rehearse outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre in Durban during an Isicathamiya competition on September 21, 2024. A national competition held annually includes several dozens groups competing in the Isicathamiya style, an a capella choral singing style developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. (Photo by Rajesh JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

A group performing traditional Isicathamiya rehearses outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre in Durban on September 21, 2024, during an Isicathamiya competition. A national competition held annually includes several dozens groups competing in the Isicathamiya style, an a capella choral singing style developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. (Photo by Rajesh JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

A traditional Isicathamiya group rehearses outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre during an Isicathamiya competition in Durban on September 21, 2024. A national competition held annually includes several dozens groups competing in the Isicathamiya style, an a capella choral singing style developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. (Photo by Rajesh JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

A traditional Isicathamiya group rehearses outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre during an Isicathamiya competition in Durban on September 21, 2024. A national competition held annually includes several dozens groups competing in the Isicathamiya style, an a capella choral singing style developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. (Photo by Rajesh JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mandla Xaba poses next the Natal Playhouse Theatre for an Oswenka (a men's elegance competition) event during the 2024 edition of the Isicathamiya competition in Durban, on September 21, 2024. A national competition held annually includes several dozens groups competing in the Isicathamiya style, an a capella choral singing style developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. (Photo by Rajesh JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

A group performing traditional Isicathamiya prepares to rehearse outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre in Durban on September 21, 2024, during an Isicathamiya competition. A national competition held annually includes several dozens groups competing in the Isicathamiya style, an a capella choral singing style developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. (Photo by Rajesh JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Members of a traditional Isicathamiya group dress up to perform outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre during an Isicathamiya competition in Durban on September 21, 2024. A national competition held annually includes several dozens groups competing in the Isicathamiya style, an a capella choral singing style developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. (Photo by Rajesh JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

A group performing traditional Isicathamiya rehearses outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre during an Isicathamiya competition in Durban on September 21, 2024. A national competition held annually includes several dozens groups competing in the Isicathamiya style, an a capella choral singing style developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. (Photo by Rajesh JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)