Simon's Golden Buzzer Kechi Returns To Stage With 'Opportunity'

Simon's Golden Buzzer Kechi Returns To Stage With 'Opportunity'

Plane crash survivor and golden buzzer winner, Kechi Okwuchi, returns to America’s Got Talent: The Champions stage with another powerful performance. Kechi was just 16 years old when she was in a horrific plane crash that took the lives of 107 people. She was one of only two survivors and the crash left her battling to heal physically and emotionally. While Kechi was trapped in her hospital bed, bandaged from head to foot, she looked to music as a way to escape.


Years later, she decided to follow her dreams and audition for America’s Got Talent. Her story touched everyone’s heart but it was Kechi’s voice that really struck a chord. She made it all the way to the finals and now, Kechi is back for another shot at winning on America’s Got Talent: The Champions.

This special format features 50 contestants who have won or been featured on previous editions of the show. These competitors come from all over the world and now they’re all vying for the ultimate winner’s title.

During the first round, Kechi earned judge Simon Cowell’s coveted golden buzzer with her rendition of ‘You Are The Reason" by Callum Scott. Today, she is belting out the words to ‘Opportunity’ and it’s another stunning performance. Simon, once again, had kind words to say about this talented vocalist. “There’s always one word that comes back to me to describe you and that is inspiration.” There’s no doubt that Kechi is an inspiration to us all and I hope we continue to hear her voice for years to come.

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