A video of  South Africa’s President dancing during the Presidential Youth Engagement on Tuesday, held at the Belhar Sports Complex, has left Kenyans in stitches.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a congratulatory message to singer Tyla after her historic Grammy win.

PHOTO | COURTESY President Cyril Ramaphosa dancing to Tyla's song “Water”

“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," he said

“I shared with her my pride and that of the nation at her achievement of the Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Well done again, Tyla." he added.

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“I was equally excited to be part of a pre-State of the Nation Address gathering of young people at Belhar, Cape Town, where we reflected on and celebrated the impact of the Presidential Youth Employment intervention which has opened doors for hundreds of thousands of young people during the three years of the programme.”

The video of Ramaphosa quickly went viral on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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