Video shows Milton Keynes youngsters who have gone viral performing 'Africa' as a virtual band

Each member of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets National Youth Ensemble practised their part to the music of 'Africa' during lockdown.

They then used their mobile phones and a click track to record themselves.

The results were compiled into an incredible performance that has already gathered tens of thousands of views from all over the world on social media.

Two of the young people are Tegan and Kai Dodimead, who live in MK and attend 207 Cranfield Squadron.

Their proud mum Emma said: "The video was shown on Sky news throughout yesterday, and late afternoon it had over 80,000 views world wide.

"It’s making people smile and feel positive during this difficult time."

A spokesman for the Air Cadets said: " Royal Air Force Air Cadets National Youth Ensembles may not have been able to meet up on camps this week as planned, but the music still goes on.

"Some of our talented musicians recorded themselves playing their parts to this popular tune, using only their mobile phone and a click track, which was then put together with the wizardry of modern technology."

He added: "We are so pleased that this has unexpectedly lifted so many spirits and put a smile on so many faces around the world. It makes the whole project worthwhile!"