Céline Dion undoubtedly has one of the most powerful voices on earth‚ but a 17-year-old Gabonese teenager‚ Samuel‚ is proving to be some stiff competition.
Samuel’s sensational mostly French-language cover of Céline’s 1993 smash The Power of Love went viral after being shared by blogger Barack Nyare Mba‚ boasting more than two million views as of Thursday afternoon.
When the clip reached Céline herself‚ the singer and songwriter gushed over Samuel in a bilingual Facebook message to him.
“Samuel‚ your talent is as big as your voice‚” she wrote.
“I’m touched my songs have travelled all the way to you and hope we have the chance to meet one day. May all your dreams come true. Keep singing like you do. When music comes from the heart‚ it knows no borders!“
Samuel‚ who lives in Libreville‚ Gabon‚ belts out the demanding tune in a cappella while sitting barefoot on a staircase.
Music producers are reportedly now circling Samuel‚ who has admitted that all the newfound attention is a little overwhelming.
“Where I live in Libreville‚ people recognise me on the street and want to say hello‚” he told Mashable France in French. “I absolutely do not know how to handle it.”
In another video‚ Samuel proves that he has more than just The Power Of Love in his oeuvre. It shows him capably singing her deeper cut To Love You More.
Céline wrote that she hoped Samuel’s dreams come true — and it appears there’s one only she can grant.
“My dream?” he told Mashable France. “Meet Céline Dion at least once in my life.”
WATCH: Gabonese teen's rendition of a Céline Dion song will leave you at a loss for words!
Céline Dion undoubtedly has one of the most powerful voices on earth‚ but a 17-year-old Gabonese teenager‚ Samuel‚ is proving to be some stiff competition.
Samuel’s sensational mostly French-language cover of Céline’s 1993 smash The Power of Love went viral after being shared by blogger Barack Nyare Mba‚ boasting more than two million views as of Thursday afternoon.
When the clip reached Céline herself‚ the singer and songwriter gushed over Samuel in a bilingual Facebook message to him.
“Samuel‚ your talent is as big as your voice‚” she wrote.
“I’m touched my songs have travelled all the way to you and hope we have the chance to meet one day. May all your dreams come true. Keep singing like you do. When music comes from the heart‚ it knows no borders!“
Samuel‚ who lives in Libreville‚ Gabon‚ belts out the demanding tune in a cappella while sitting barefoot on a staircase.
Music producers are reportedly now circling Samuel‚ who has admitted that all the newfound attention is a little overwhelming.
“Where I live in Libreville‚ people recognise me on the street and want to say hello‚” he told Mashable France in French. “I absolutely do not know how to handle it.”
In another video‚ Samuel proves that he has more than just The Power Of Love in his oeuvre. It shows him capably singing her deeper cut To Love You More.
Céline wrote that she hoped Samuel’s dreams come true — and it appears there’s one only she can grant.
“My dream?” he told Mashable France. “Meet Céline Dion at least once in my life.”
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