South African superstar Babes Wodumo fulfilled her promise, bringing joy to a Grade 12 pupil by attending the 2026 matric dance as her partner.
BABES WODUMO FULFILS PROMISE AS MATRIC DANCE PARTNER
Angel Sithole, a pupil at Sithengile Secondary School, looked ravishing in a black glittery dress while her partner, Babes Wodumo, dazzled in a bold orange dress by Mandeluzi Vintage Wear.
This divine encounter came about two years ago during an amatshitshi (maidens’) event where Babes was performing.
Babes promised her that if she continued with her good behaviour, she would be her matric dance partner, a promise she clearly kept!
“2 years back [I] met a young woman at an event yamatshitshi [maidens’ event]. I made a promise: “Waziphatha kahle [if you carry yourself well] kwi matric dance, I’ll be your partner,” she wrote.
Babes also expressed her gratitude to the learners and schoolteachers for their warm welcome and was impressed by the learners’ outfits.
“Sithengile Senior Secondary School matric dance was so amazing, seeing these young women enjoying this memorable night, bebe bahle kakhulu [they were truly beautiful]. The teachers and students were welcoming,” she added.
To top it off, the Umngan’wami hitmaker treated the learners to an unforgettable after-party, encouraging them to stay committed to their studies and wishing them well for their remaining academic journey.
“Even after the matric dance, I took the students out for an after party just to treat them bayazi ke sivumelene benze sure bayaphasa [they assured me that they’ll pass]. Wishing them unyaka omuhle enekusasa eliqhakazile [a fruitful year and a bright future],” she wrote.
BABES IS MAKING WAVES
The year 2026 is going well for the Wena Wodumo reality TV star.
In June, she delivered an outstanding performance at the Red Bull Symphonic event, held at the Montecasino in Johannesburg.
The comments section was buzzing with positive feedback, as fans expressed their joy at watching her do what she does best.
In March, Vusi Nova dropped a music video teaser featuring Babes Wodumo as the love interest in his song You’re All I Need.
Fans expressed their anticipation for the full music video since Babes is known as a gqom artist; therefore, seeing her in a romantic setting peels another layer to her talent.