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The Citizen
3 hours ago
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- The Citizen
WATCH: Dream comes true for student who managed to get Tyla as his date for his matric dance
Matriculant Mollwane Madiba's dream came true when Grammy award-winning singer Tyla showed up to his matric dance. A dream come true: matric student Mollwane Madiba with his date, Tyla at his matric dance. Picture: @BALUCIAGA/X Dreams come true for those who are persistent and patient enough. These words hold true for matric student Mollwane Madiba. After months of campaigning like a politician in election season and with a child-like conviction that was borderline delusional, Madiba's dream of having Grammy award-winning singer Tyla as his matric dance partner come true. The South African global star attended the matric dance after many people thought Madiba's dream wouldn't become a reality. Even a day before the dance, doubt began to creep in as Madiba started asking people who might be interested in being his date to reach out to him. 'I just got to Sandton to get my suit, I don't want to go to this dance alone,' he said in a video. 'If there's anyone who wants to go with me, message me ASAP [as soon as possible].' ALSO READ: Tyla performs at Mercedes-Benz launch in Rome as student campaigns to get singer as his matric dance date [VIDEO] Getting Tyla to his matric dance Not only has Madiba used TikTok to show his seriousness in getting Tyla's attention, but he also got his schoolmates to join in the movement. In one video students ask 'Who do you think Mollwane is taking to MD?' followed by responses of 'Tyla, obviously.' Using the hashtag #MOandTYLAForMD, almost all the videos feature Tyla's song Push 2 Start. Madiba has seemingly met Tyla, as he has a photo of himself with the Water singer. In one video shot in what appears to be a school library, the photo of the two is displayed prominently on bookshelves, walls and wherever it can be seen. ALSO READ: WATCH: Tyla's big Nickelodeon night — hosting, slime, and a major win Tyla's big Nickelodeon night Real name Tyla Laura Seethal, the 23-year-old singer recently became the first African artist to host the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards — the global show that celebrates the biggest stars in television, music, film and digital media, all voted for by children. Tyla was nominated in two categories – favourite global music star and favourite music collaboration for Show Me Love, her track with WizTheMc and Bees & Honey. Tyla opening the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. — ToonHive (@ToonHive) June 22, 2025 She walked away with the favourite global music star award, beating nominees from six other regions: Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, North America and the UK. Accepting her award, Tyla said she was proud to represent Africa on the global stage. 'This means the world to me — to represent Africa on a global stage and be recognised by all of you amazing kids out there… wow. Thank you for believing in me and dancing with me. Africa to the world!' she said. NOW READ: How life has changed for Uyanda Hlangabezo after being on Big Brother Mzansi
IOL News
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
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
a day ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
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.
News24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Smurfing across SA: Smurfette and No Name's epic tour before new movie hits cinemas
Smurfette and a new character, 'No Name,' will tour South Africa before the new SMURFS movie is released. The blue duo will tour the country and will make stops at the V&A Waterfront, Garden Route Mall, Ballito, Gold Reef City, and more. In the new film, out in cinemas on 11 July, Smurfette, voiced by Rihanna, leads the Smurfs into the real world to rescue Papa Smurf, voiced by John Goodman. The Smurfs have landed in South Africa and are about to smurf the nation. In the build-up to the release of the much-anticipated SMURFS movie, hitting cinemas nationwide on Friday, 11 July 2025, fans across the country will have the chance to meet two of the film's stars in Mzansi. Smurfette and a brand-new character named 'No Name' will travel far and wide to spread the blue love on one of South Africa's most extensive costume character tours. The blue duo will make appearances and do meet and greets in shopping centres, entertainment destinations and casinos across four provinces. Fans can expect high-energy dance moments featuring tracks from the official SMURFS soundtrack, which includes global music heavyweights such as Rihanna, DJ Khaled, Cardi B, James Corden, Shenseea and South Africa's own Grammy-winning star Tyla. Smurfette and No Name will hand out limited edition Smurfs sticker sets at each stop while stocks last, spreading positive vibes in true Smurf style. Blue-tiful beginnings in the Cape The 'Smurfing the Nation' tour kicks off in the Western Cape, starting at Somerset Mall on Thursday, 26 June, Blue Route on Friday, 27 June and a triple appearance on Saturday, 28 June, at Tygervalley Mall, Canal Walk and for the Global Smurf Day celebrations. Capetonian fans can also catch them at the V&A Waterfront, including at Spur, on Sunday, 29 June and at GrandWest Casino on Monday, 30 June. From there, they travel east. On Tuesday, 1 July, Garden Route Mall will host the duo, followed by Baywest Mall and Boardwalk Casino in Gqeberha on Wednesday, 2 July. On Thursday, 3 July, the Smurfs will visit Hemingways Mall before heading to Wild Coast Sun Casino on Friday, 4 July. From the coast to the city of gold KwaZulu-Natal fans can look forward to seeing the Smurfs on Saturday, 5 July, at Pavilion Mall and Sibaya Casino, then at Cornubia and Ballito on Sunday, 6 July. Galleria and Suncoast will round off the KZN tour on Monday, 7 July. Next up is Gauteng, where the Smurfs will turn the city of gold blue. Gold Reef City will welcome the pair on Wednesday, 9 July, followed by Cresta Mall and Clearwater Mall on Friday, 11 July, and The Grove Mall, featuring a Smurfs mushroom village on Saturday, 12 July. From there, it's off to Sun City for a two-day appearance on Sunday 13 and Monday 14 July. The next stretch includes Eastgate and Sandton on Tuesday, 15 July, The Glen and Emperors on Wednesday, 16 July, Irene Village Mall and Carnival City Casino on Thursday, 17 July, and Hyde Park and Menlyn Park on Friday, 18 July. They will then be at Montecasino on Saturday, 19 July, before the Smurfing journey concludes at Mall of Africa on Sunday, 20 July, and a final appearance at Mall of the North on Saturday, 26 July. Attending these appearances is free; each visit promises a mix of music, dancing to the soundtrack, a splash of blue with meet-and-greets, and sticker sheet giveaways while stocks last. Fans are encouraged to check the individual venues' social media platforms for the specific appearance times. New faces, iconic voices In SMURFS, audiences will get to enjoy Smurfette, voiced by Rihanna, as she leads the Smurfs into the real world to rescue Papa Smurf, played by John Goodman, who has been captured by the evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel. With a star-studded voice cast including James Corden, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Sedaris and Daniel Levy, the film promises to deliver action, humour and heart.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tyla Channels Y2K Glamour in Roberto Cavalli Minidress at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2025
Tyla brought summer colorways and Y2K inspiration to the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2025 on Saturday in Santa Monica, Calif. The Grammy Award-winning singer served as the host for the evening's proceedings. For one of her many looks during the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards, Tyla wore a strapless minidress courtesy of Roberto Cavalli's spring 2006 ready-to-wear collection. Her dress featured a subtle high-low skirt with layers of draped fabric and a flowing silhouette and cascading ruffles. It included an ombre colorway quality, with the strapless look transitioning from an orange tone to bright yellow. More from WWD Scarlett Johansson and More Celebrities Revive the Controversial Side Part: The Hairstyle Dividing Millennials and Gen Z Celebrities Lead the Charge on the Bob Hair Trend for Summer 2025: Leslie Bibb, Halle Berry and More Scarlett Johansson Highlights Corsetry and Draping in Vivienne Westwood at 'Jurassic World Rebirth' London Premiere The Roberto Cavalli design included gold elements in the shape of a bow, which adorned the bustline and bodice of the dress. The 'Water' singer coordinated the dress with a vintage-inspired hat and wore chunky jewelry pieces, including a necklace with a heart pendant. Tyla's look was curated by stylist Law Roach, who regularly collaborates with such stars as Zendaya, among others. Roach served as the stylist for Tyla's 2025 Met Gala look last May, which featured the singer in a floor-length Jacquemus dress with a coordinated dramatic coat and a long train with a black and white stripe motif throughout. Since her rise to mainstream fame, Tyla's collaborations with high-profile designers and accessories brands have grown. Last April, the singer was announced as the latest brand ambassador for Pandora, with a fresh campaign and curated collection highlighting some of the singer's favorite pieces. 'Partnering with Pandora is such an exciting thing to do. I've always found their jewelry so fun to style because you can create your own unique pieces of jewelry,' Tyla said of the collaboration in a statement. 'It reminds me so much of home because mom always made jewelry, and the birthstone charms remind me of the beads I used to have lying around in my house growing up. Whenever our mother wanted us not to bother her, she'd give us a big container of beads and my sisters and I would make friendship bracelets all day. Now my Tygers can have matching friendship bracelets with me.' The Nickelodeon 2025 Kids' Choice Awards were also attended by Ice Spice, Victoria Monét, Jack Black and others. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2025 Red Carpet Style: Tyla, Victoria Monét and More Photos Best of WWD Labubu vs. 'Lafufu': How to Spot the Differences Between Real and Fake Bob Haircut Trend: Leslie Bibb, Halle Berry & More Looks [Photos] Kate Middleton's Royal Ascot Outfits Through the Years: Seeing Red in Alexander McQueen, Whimsical Hats and More Looks
