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.
@mollwane It’s been a journey!! Love and light ❤️❤️ thank you for the love and support❤️ #fyp #MOANDTYLA4MD #MOLLWANEANDTYLAFORMD ♬ original sound – mollwane
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.
“On the bright side, you’re good at social media influence and marketing. Use the hype to grow a bigger brand and hopefully pursue a career in those too!” said TikTok user @Naledi_95.
Another supporter, @Letta, encouraged Madiba, saying: “It’s okay Mollwane. YOU DID GOOD!! You tried and you had fun whilst doing so. I really hope you enjoy your MD, it’s the best thing you can do for yourself.”
Madiba has not revealed who he will be taking to his matric dance and whether Tyla was his sole option.
