Tyla turns teen's matric dance dream into reality
In a moment straight out of a dream – or a chart-topping music video – global music sensation Tyla stunned those present at a school matric dance by showing up as a surprise guest for her biggest fan, Mollwane 'Mo' Madiba, fulfilling a viral wish months in the making.
Mo, a matriculant at St Stithians College, had turned to TikTok in February with a bold plea under the hashtag #MOandTYLAForMD , asking Tyla to be his matric dance date.
The video quickly went viral, catching the attention of fans across the world and leading to a wave of support – most notably radio station 5FM, who helped champion the campaign.
Though Tyla initially declined due to a packed international schedule, she left the door open for a surprise.
That surprise turned into an unforgettable night when she made an unannounced appearance at the school's matric dance at the elegant Mears Hall.
Clad in glamour and charisma, Tyla entered just as her brand-new track 'Is it' echoed through the venue, lighting up the dancefloor and sending Mo and his classmates into a frenzy.
'I was literally dateless because I asked Tyla… and then Tyla pulled through!' an elated Mo told reporters.
'She said, 'Come, we're singing!' and then shouted, 'Mollwane and Tyla for MD!' I heard her say I'm a gentleman. Thank you, Tyla – I'll never forget this moment.'
5FM's Business Manager Masi Mdingane said the station saw something special in Mo's viral video.
'When we saw Mo's video, we knew we had to get involved. This is what 5FM stands for – moving the youth of SA, celebrating courage, and amplifying stories that inspire the nation.'
Mo's story, which started as a hopeful TikTok post, ended as a fairytale finale with one of South Africa's brightest stars.
For one unforgettable night, Tyla didn't just trend – she danced, she sang, and she made a young fan's wildest dream come true.
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