WATCH: Grammy Award-winning Tyla makes Mollwane Madiba's matric dance a night to remember
Tyla honours Mollwane Madiba's matric dance invite after supporters were convinced she would not make it.
Image: Instagram.
In a heartwarming turn of events, Grammy Award-winning singer Tyla actually made it to Mollwane Madiba's matric dance, despite Madiba earlier announcing that she would not make it.
The grade 12 student's viral campaign to get Tyla to his matric dance had a lot of his supporters excited as they rooted for him, and her sudden arrival left everyone's jaw on the floor.
Madiba's determination and creativity paid off, as Tyla rocked the dance floor, stunning in a black dress that perfectly hugged her curves.
As she took to the dance floor holding on to Madiba's arms, the crowd erupted in excitement and screams. The students could not help but bring out their phones to take videos and pictures of the epic moment.
A night to remember
The night of Madiba's matric dance was one for the books. It all started with a hilarious surprise from the 5FM team, who were assisting him in his quest to get Tyla to attend.
As he got ready for the big night in an unnamed suite, the team brought out a life-size cardboard cutout of Tyla, in her stunning Jacquemus design Met Gala look from earlier this year.
The team was trying to keep things light and fun, and Madiba couldn't help but laugh at the unexpected surprise.
But little did the people know, the real surprise was yet to come. As the night continued, Tyla made a surprise appearance as Madiba came in with Tyla on his arm and walked through the crowd of students who went into a frenzy.
Many supporters had their eyes on Madiba's matric dance night and when the 'Push 2 Start' hitmaker actually made it to the dance, social media was buzzing with reactions, with Madiba's Instagram and TikTok blowing up with comments and congratulations.
Tyla brings the heat to Mollwane's matric dance
Tyla's appearance was the highlight of the night, with everyone losing their minds over her stunning presence. She rocked the dance floor and played her chart-topping hits, getting everyone in the mood to party as they all sang along.
Madiba was over the moon, sharing the stage with Tyla as everyone chanted 'Tyla, we wanna party!'. The night was electric, with Tyla playing her music and the students dancing the night away.
His matric dance will go down in history as one of the most epic matric dances in the season, thanks to Tyla honouring Madiba's six-months long invite.
Madiba's supporters were overjoyed, and their reactions said it all. 'As a country we are proud ♥️🔥,' said TikTok user @rayraymotivates95. Another TikTok user @refiloesibisi01 praised Madiba's social media influence and marketing skills, encouraging him to pursue a career in those fields.
'This kid can be a Marketing and Advertising genius, this has been such a thorough campaign,' she said.
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