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

MZANSI REACTS TO HIS DANCES

After the video of President Ramaphosa’s Water Challenge dances went viral, many fans loved it, while some took it personally.

@Ngubenil “pillar-of-strength took the assignment way too seriously 🤭”

@Dingswayo_N “Petrol is hiking hefty tonight Luna lajiva neh kumnandi, just give us the voting date 😭😭😭😭”

@UnathiAfrika “Haabe, yini ke manje let? Umkhonomi unje iPresident iya thweka? 😳😳😳😳”

@rebakgasi “Don’t show your parents this. They might vote for them again.”

Woke up to the news of our very own Tyla winning the Best African Music Performance for her song ‘Water’ at the #Grammys. She is the youngest African to win such a prestigious award, adding herself to list of eminent South African artists and musicians who have made an indelible… pic.twitter.com/rNROSAuH1W

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) February 5, 2024

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONGRATULATES TYLA ON HER WATER GRAMMY WIN BEFORE HE JOINS THE CHALLENGE

On 5 January, the South African musician won the Best African Music Performance Grammy award. After her historic achievement, many celebrities congratulated her, and so did the president.

“Woke up to the news of our very own Tyla winning the Best African Music Performance for her song ‘Water’ at the #Grammys. She is the youngest African to win such a prestigious award, adding herself to the list of eminent South African artists and musicians who have made an indelible mark on the world stage.” he said.

“@Tyllaaaaaaa, we congratulate you, and we celebrate with you. Your win affirms South Africa’s sustained success in various international fora. Thank you for your authenticity and for flying the flag.” he finished congratulating her.