“Put Him on Stage”: Man’s Tyla Impersonation Has the Internet in Stitches

“Put Him on Stage”: Man’s Tyla Impersonation Has the Internet in Stitches

  • A humorous man’s playful stage moment revealed his flexible nature and love for Tyla, a South African singer who has been dominating music charts in America
  • The light-hearted clip, posted on Facebook, showed him recreating Tyla’s concert routine, sparking joy online
  • Social media users reacted with amused comments as many praised the fun display and assured the man that he could join the singer’s dancers

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The man's video went viral, gaining 17 million views and thousands of comments
A flexible man recreated Tyla's look and stage performance in a humorous video, entertaining the masses. Image: Felipe Voigt
Source: Facebook

A humorous video of a local man gained attention after sharing a cheerful clip that showed him copying Tyla’s well-known stage routine.

The clip, posted on Facebook by Felipe himself, went viral, garnering millions of views and comments from viewers who found his spirited take entertaining and enjoyable.

The short clip shows Felipe stepping into the spotlight with a confident grin as he attempts to match the energy of Tyla’s recognisable movements. His enthusiastic gestures mirror the choreography with surprising accuracy, and he throws himself into every beat with joyful commitment.

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The man nails Tyla’s dance moves

In the next part of the clip, Facebook user Felipe Voigt builds on the act by adding his own flair, turning the playful moment into something even more memorable. His lively footwork and expressive facial reactions make the scene feel like a mini-performance in itself.

Many said he could easily join Tyla's squad as and dancers
The man's viral video amused many viewers. Image:Felipe Voigt
Source: Facebook

SA loves the recreated performance

The clip garnered 17M views, 441K likes, and over 10.5K comments from social media users who discussed the lively re-creation, noting how his spirited display brought smiles and laughter. Many found the cheerful clip refreshing, enjoying the way it brightened their feed. Some commented on Felipe’s confidence, pointing out how his carefree spirit made the moment even more enjoyable. Others applauded the amusing effort and shared it across their circles.

User @Chidera Chidera shared:

"Who is dressing this girl? Bless her heart."

User @Brooklyn Washington added:

"Close enough, put him on the stage."

User @Nina Telesford said:

"Nah! He’s making it look so easy. Or, I don't know, maybe I’m just too stiff in the hips. I'm trying, and my moves look nothing like his and definitely nothing like Tyla."

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User @Joey Sheats commented:

"Gen Zs are getting short-changed, got a stage performance beyond imagination when we attended a concert!"

User @Brittany Marie Foster explained:

"Today's Shakira! Except that a lot of the moves Tyla does are actually dance moves found in tribal Africa and the Caribbean!"

User @Mumu Gqajela said:

"We are Africans, we dance differently and freely. Healing moves. We are natural healers, and our dances are exactly that. Let’s see you bust a move, ohh, you need choreography? Bye."

Watch the Facebook reel here.

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

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