Popularly known as DJ Arch Jnr, Oratile AJ Hlongwane got the audience dancing to his unique blend of beats as he made his debut on the hit US show.
DJ Arch was so impressive that usually hard to please show judge Simon Cowell told him: "You and I need to be talking after this show because I got plans for you."
Having won the South African equivalent of the show in 2015 at the age of three, Arch now has his eyes set on the global stage as one of the contestants on America's Got Talent this year.
Born in Johannesburg, the youngster became an online sensation after his parents began posted a videos of him DJing on YouTube.
He is described as the "youngest DJ in the world" and presently has more than 260,000 subscribers on Youtube.
"When Archi was only 2-years-old, we noticed that he loved music. I found him messing around with one of my discs and that's when I realized that he actually has a special talent," his father, Glen Hlongwane said during his first appearance on South Africa's Got Talent.
South Africans have taken to social media to celebrate his success at the US talent show. The South African government even sent him a congratulatory message on Twitter.
"From South Africa to the world! We are super proud of you little star. (DJ Arch Junior blew the judges away on America's Got Talent)," The South African Government said on Twitter.
DJ Arch has performed in several international events including the South African Film Awards (SAFTA) and All Africa Music Awards AFRIMA.
He is also the youngest brand ambassador of the DJay app by Algoriddim.
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