Grammy award-winning artist Tyla’s viral Water dance challenge that skyrocketed on TikTok and saw many around the world partaking in, now has President Cyril Ramaphosa attempting the dance too.
While at the Presidential Youth Engagement which took place at the Belhar Sports Complex in Cape Town, the President, along with others on stage, entertained the crowd by participating in the Water dance challenge, missing quite a few of the original moves along the way.
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President @CyrilRamaphosa participates in @Tyllaaaaaaa’s #WaterChallenge on conclusion of the Presidential Youth Engagement which took place at the Belhar Sports Complex in the Western Cape#SONA2024#LeaveNoOneBehind 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/w1c2nEaeww
— #SONA2024 | Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) February 6, 2024
Besides showing off his dance moves, the South African leader also personally congratulated Tyla on her Grammy win for the hit song. During his phone call with the star, the President confessed, “I have been enjoying Water so much. I was telling people that I memorised it. They were so envious, they said I should show the moves.”
Tyla replied to the President, “I saw the video,” which had both of them laughing.
President Ramaphosa concluded his conversation by congratulating Tyla on behalf of the nation, sharing, “The world is your oyster. Go out and conquer the world on our behalf … I look forward to meeting you face-to-face and dancing with you.”
My spirit was raised so much today as I spent time engaging with young people – including a video call with Tyla, our Grammy-winning performer and songwriter who celebrated her 22nd birthday less than a week ago. I shared with her my pride and that of the nation at her… pic.twitter.com/NZZIwI22GF
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) February 6, 2024
Also see: Tracking Tyla’s Water from the streets of Johannesburg to global domination
