Wow… one of the greatest highlights of my life! … receiving the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold from President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 South Africa’s National Orders are the highest awards that the country, through the President, bestows on its citizens and eminent foreign nationals. The Order of Ikhamanga recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport. I am deeply grateful to be recognised for my work as a flautist, composer and arranger and especially for using music to inspire young people and unite communities across cultural and geographical borders. I have always believed in the power of music as a universal language - one that can heal, uplift and bring people together. To be acknowledged not only for artistic achievement but also for empowering others through music, makes this honour profoundly meaningful to me. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has shared this journey with me over the years. Your support, encouragement and belief in the transformative power of music have made this possible. South Africa will always be at the heart of my music and my purpose. My sincere gratitude for this extraordinary honour. 🇿🇦 ❤️ #flutepainter🎶🎶 #wouterkellerman #nationalorders #aworkingnation
