South African superstar Tyla managed to turn a Joburg matriculant's wildest dream into reality when she surprised him at his matric dance, Cape town Etc reports.
Mollwane Mo Madiba had taken to TikTok in February with a bold request, using the hashtag MOandTYLAForMD, seeking Tyla as his date. Little did he know that his video would resonate not just within South Africa but across the globe, captivating the hearts of many along the way.
Starting as a hopeful plea, Mos video caught the attention of 5FM, one of South Africas premier youth radio stations. The initiative went viral, prompting engagement from listeners who rallied support for Mo's ambitious dream to accompany an international sensation to his matric dance.
Despite the overwhelming excitement, weeks of anticipation brought a bittersweet response: Tyla expressed her appreciation for Mo's request but regrettably could not attend the event.
Yet, on the night of the grand celebration held at St. Stithians Boys' College, the atmosphere was anything but deflated. Dressed to the nines in true glitzy fashion, Mo was thrilled that he had at least garnered the attention of the global music star, thanks to the relentless support from 5FM and the listening public.