The heartwarming tale of 10-year-old Rafa deeply touched listeners of Heart FM and host Amanda Holden. During lockdown, Rafa learned to play Ed Sheeran’s songs to bring joy to his grandad Norman. The video capturing Rafa’s performance alongside his idol, Ed Sheeran, is incredibly moving and is highly recommended for viewing.
Norman, who was diagnosed with cancer, found comfort in Rafa’s Zoom calls, where the young boy would sing to him. Rafa’s commitment to uplifting his grandad’s spirits highlights the strong bond within their family, demonstrating the power of love and connection during difficult times.
Rafa and Norman shared their heartwarming story on a radio show, emphasizing the importance of staying connected and supporting each other through challenging circumstances. Norman expressed his deep affection for his grandchildren, saying, “My grandchildren mean so much to me, they’re a major part of my life, so to have communication from them is so lovely.”
Heart radio station reached out to the talented young musician and invited him and his grandad to the studio for a live radio performance. Little did Rafa know about the surprise awaiting him. As he began playing Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” the British superstar himself entered the room and joined Rafa for a duet. The genuine reaction of Rafa to this unexpected encounter with his idol was truly priceless.
Watch Rafa’s heartwarming performance with Ed Sheeran and the touching interaction with his grandad Norman in the video below.
The video got much attention as plenty of viewers admitted that they melted their hearts by their vocals and the story. People gave them sincere compliments with flying colors such as “This is just so wonderful!! Making a young boys dreams come true and giving him a beautiful memory forever. What a talented young man Rafa is.”
Another wrote, “This kid! He didn’t miss a beat when his idol walked in and sang along. His guitar playing is so smooth and clean! Vocally, he is great too. Even added a couple ad-libs. Ed is right, he will have a phenomenal career! And Ed has always done these, they warm my heart.”