Ajay and Ashley Pienaar. Pic: Supplied
Cape Town - Singing sensation Ajay Pienaar, aka Ajay Wonderboy, is back with a festive tune for all those who are spending the holiday season without their loved ones with his new single titled ‘Kersfees sonder jou’.
Ajay, who recently celebrated his 12th birthday, returned from the UK after auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent and has already shone on TV and in Cape Malay Choir competitions.
Despite having a busy schedule this year, he also managed to progress to Grade 7 for the 2025 school year at Leiden Avenue Primary School.
The lyrics to his new song were written by his father, Ashley Pienaar, who is a seasoned comedian and entertainer.
Ajay said his song is for all ages. “The message behind the song is that we will never forget our loved ones because they will always be in our hearts.
“I want people to have a sense of comfort when listening to this song knowing that they are not alone because many other people lost their loved ones and were not able to spend Christmas with them.”
Ajay said part of the song was inspired by him losing his maternal grandfather, Edward Campbell, on October 30, who used to walk him to school and back everyday.
“The song was written by my father and was inspired by the children who lost their lives through gangsterism, shooting, kidnapping and many more [crimes].
“I also lost my grandfather and that broke my heart. I miss my grandfather very much because I also was not able to spend Christmas with him.”
He also wrote a song dedicated to missing Joshlin Smith who went missing in February from her home in Saldahna Bay, titled Joslin Kom Huistoe.
“When the news broke of Joshlin Smith being missing and everyone was looking for her, I realised that we as children are not safe. That is why we made the song so that she knows that we love her and are still searching for her.”
Proud dad, Pienaar said it was important to remember loved ones who have passed on.
“That is why we are so motivated to write these songs to keep these children’s memories alive because it hits home and it is very real.”
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The song can be listened to on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFpWZtd3NII