South African superstar Tyla continues to break barriers in both music and creative direction as she surprises fans by appointing her high school best friend, Thato Nzimande, as the creative director for her latest music video, Push 2 Start. This unexpected move has fans buzzing with admiration for the duo’s enduring friendship and creative synergy.
It has emerged that Tyla, the hitmaker behind the global sensation “Water,” chose to trust someone she’s known since her school days to bring a fresh perspective to her visual storytelling. In a candid display of loyalty and creativity, Tyla appointed Thato to helm the project, ensuring that the video would not only be a musical triumph but also a nostalgic celebration of their journey together.
Social media exploded with excitement as throwback videos of the pair surfaced online. One particularly cool clip showed the two high school kids engaging in a viral dance challenge, showcasing the fun and carefree spirit of their youth. Fans couldn’t help but gush over the genuine connection displayed in the footage, remarking on how inspiring it is to see successful artists remain true to their roots.
Tyla’s fan page, @TylaClub, amplified the buzz by reposting the old dance challenge video alongside teasers of the current music video production. The juxtaposition of these memories with the current high-energy set-up in the studio provided a heartwarming reminder that the bond between Tyla and Thato has only grown stronger over the years. Social media users flooded the comments with messages of support, urging the best friends to continue making music and money together while never forgetting where they came from.
Your BFF from highschool being the creative director for your latest smash hit is such a FLEX pic.twitter.com/u1n1tQ3Ij0
— Tyla Club (@TylaClub) February 12, 2025
