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3 days ago
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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.
IOL News
4 days ago
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Mollwane Madiba's matric dance dreams dashed: Tyla won't be attending!
Mollwane Madiba's creative pursuit to invite Grammy-winning singer Tyla to his matric dance has culminated in an unforeseen development: he will now celebrate the event without his dream date. Image: Instagram. It is going to be a Tyla-less matric dance for Mollwane Madiba. Madiba, son of Princess Tirelo Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, is set for his much-anticipated matric dance today, June 27. However, his dream date, Grammy Award-winning singer Tyla, will unfortunately not be present. It has been months of endless creativity and determination, despite his creative efforts to woo her, including multiple viral TikTok challenges and support from 5FM, Tyla's absence is now a reality. Madiba's journey began in January when he and his friends took to TikTok to help the student ask Tyla to be his matric dance date. Showcasing his school spirit and dedication to the singer, he gathered his schoolmates to create a visually stunning TikTok video, showcasing their school spirit, support for Mollwane, and his devotion to the 'Push 2 Start' hitmaker. The first video, which was the most popular, featured students asking, 'Who do you think Mollwane is taking to MD?' followed by all of them answering 'Tyla, obviously' since it's well known that Madiba is one of Tyla's biggest fans. His videos garnered significant attention, with over 200 000 likes and 3 000 comments, as fans and fellow students rallied behind him. To assist him, 5FM's Jodell Tantji jumped on board and went on a mission with his co-hosts to help Madiba get the 23-year-old global star to be his matric dance date. A lot transpired, and necessary people were contacted. Tantji contacted Tyla's manager and her brother, Tyrese Seethal, but these efforts were met with a dead end. In a recent TikTok video, Madiba informed everyone who supported his quest that Tyla would not be attending as his date and thanked them for rallying behind him since the inception of his idea. 'Unfortunately, Tyla cannot make it, but I'd like to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for all the support and all the videos. It's been six months, and we have been pushing since the 18th of January when my friends made that post,' said Madiba. He adds that the journey has been interesting and fun, and that he will still have fun with his friends despite Tyla not being present at his matric dance. Many supporters, including Madiba, were hopeful that she would attend, but given her global superstar status, it is understandable that her schedule just wouldn't allow for it. However, Madiba's creative campaign has definitely made him a star. His dedication and passion for the singer have made a lot of people proud, and his name is now synonymous with determination and creativity.
IOL News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
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South African star Tyla slays at ‘The Governors Ball' festival in New York City
Tyla's unforgettable performance at the 'Governors Ball' festival. Image: X The talented Tyla brought the house down at "The Governors Ball' music festival in New York City, delivering a high-energy performance that left the crowd breathless. The festival, held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, drew in music lovers from across the globe and Tyla's set was undoubtedly one of the highlights. The 23-year-old singer's unique blend of Amapiano and R&B allowed her to effortlessly command the stage, working the crowd into a frenzy. Tyla brought back her signature 'Goddess' braids, along with her sass and charm. She was also eating up her look in her micro camouflage shorts and cow print calf-length boots. Her setlist featured a mix of her popular top-charting tracks, including 'Water', 'ART' and 'Push 2 Start'. Her infectious energy was showing through the crowd who sang along in high spirits to every word. The singer's dynamic stage presence and captivating vocals had the audience entranced, making for an unforgettable experience. The festival kicked off with a bang on Friday, June 6, the day Tyla took to the stage, and it finished off on Sunday, June 8. "The Governors Ball' music festival is a beloved annual event that celebrates music, art, and community. The festival brings together a diverse lineup of artists, food vendors, and activities for a fun-filled day of music. With its laid-back atmosphere and mix of genres, "The Governors Ball' has become a staple in the New York City music scene, attracting fans from far and wide. This year's event saw a mix of acts, including notable performances from artists like Olivia Rodrigo, the Creator, Hozier and RAYE, among others. Additionally, Tyla's original song 'Everything Goes With Blue' from the 'Smurfs' soundtrack is set to drop this Friday, June 13. In May, the highly anticipated star-studded animated film was announced to hit theatres on Friday, July 18 with an epic soundtrack featuring songs from some of the biggest names in music such as Tyla, Rihanna and Cardi B. The Grammy-award-winning superstar is also set to break barriers hosting the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award, which will take place on Saturday, June 21 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
IOL News
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Save the date! Tyla's new track for the ‘Smurfs' soundtrack drops on June 13
Tyla's highly anticipated original track for the 'Smurfs' soundtrack is dropping on June 13. Image: X The wait is almost over for South African sensation Tyla's new song, featured on the upcoming 'Smurfs' movie soundtrack. After teasing fans with the movie's trailer and a few soundtrack drops, including Rihanna's 'Friend of Mine' and DJ Khaled's 'Higher Love', fans are eagerly anticipating the 'Push 2 Start' singer's original track. According to the latest updates, the soundtrack, which includes an original song by the 'Bliss' hitmaker, is set to drop on Friday, June 13. While Rihanna's 'Friend of Mine' received mixed reviews from fans, who were expecting a bigger comeback from the music icon, Tyla's song is expected to bring a fresh vibe to the soundtrack. The song's style and sound are yet to be revealed, but the eight-second clip that is circulating gives just enough glimpse of what to expect from the vibrant and versatile 'popiano' artist. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading short snippet of Tyla's upcoming 'Smurfs movie' soundtrack. — tii 🐅 (@tylasbliss) May 28, 2025 The 'Smurfs' movie is set to be a visual treat, with the film set to hit theatres on Friday, July 18. The animated film promises to bring a fresh take on the classic characters, and the soundtrack is expected to complement the movie's tone and style. The 23-year-old singer is known to deliver chart-topping hits and has proven that with her debut album, including the deluxe version and recent single, 'Bliss'. Will Tyla's track live up to the hype? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the 'Smurfs' soundtrack is going to be a wild ride with contributions from big names like Rihanna, Cardi B, and now Tyla.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
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MOLIY & Silent Addy's ‘Shake It to the Max' Hits No. 1 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart
The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart welcomes a new No. 1 – and first new leader of 2025 – as MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng and Shenseea's 'Shake It to the Max (FLY)' remix rises from the runner-up spot to rule the list dated May 17. With its ascent, 'Shake It to the Max' unseats Tyla's 'Push 2 Start' from the summit after the latter's domination for 20 consecutive frames. As 'Push 2 Start' began its run on the final chart of 2024 (Dec. 28), it was, until this week, the only song to reign on U.S. Afrobeats Songs this year. More from Billboard New Around the World: Amaarae, Moliy & Kali Uchis Cash In on Global Charts Andy Bell Confirms His Place in Reunited Oasis Lineup Snoop Dogg Drops 'Iz It a Crime' Album Featuring Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa & Pharrell: Stream It Now 'Shake It to the Max' was first released in November 2024 with MOLIY and producer Silent Addy as credited artists on the track. The song generated momentum through social media after its remix dropped in March, which added Skillibeng and Shenseea to the tune, and sparked a viral dance challenge. (All versions are combined into one listing for data reporting and chart rankings.) For its coronation on the sales and streaming-based U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, 'Shake It to the Max' registered 2.9 million official U.S. streams and 500 sales downloads in the tracking week of May 2-8, according to Luminate. Thanks to the new champ, all four artists achieve a first No. 1 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. MOLIY and Silent Addy realize the feat with their maiden entries on the list, while Skillibeng and Shenseea each top the chart on their third visit. Skillibeng previously earned a No. 3 best in April 2024 for 'Jump' with Tyla and Gunna; Shenseea, as a featured act on Fireboy DML and Chris Brown's 'Diana,' previously reached a No. 17 peak. In addition to its viral success, the song is making inroads in the U.S. radio landscape. The single jumps 33-26 in its third week on the Rhythmic Airplay chart with a 48% jump in plays for the tracking week compared with the week prior, and debuts at No. 34 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (up 53%). Stateside gains mirror the song's wide international appeal. It improves on both the Billboard Global 200 (136-111 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts (95-81), while the song's original version tops the U.K.'s Official Afrobeats Chart for a seventh consecutive week. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
