Darxkin makes people smile with his mall performances
It's inspiring to see people come together for the love of music and talent in our country.
We’re constantly in awe of the incredible talent that comes out of our country. From dance to sport – and, of course, music – our artists have a way of captivating audiences in unique and unexpected ways.
This time, it’s musician and choreographer Michael Mabena Thabang, known as Darxkin on social media, who’s making waves.
His powerful cover of Celine Dion’s 'It’s All Coming Back to Me Now' has been turning heads – not from a stage or a street corner, but as he walks through malls, letting his voice echo through the halls.
Watch the viral video below – courtesy of TikTok!
@darxkinofficial It’s the reactions for me … have a blessed week ahead …… #f #anime #humor #learnontiktok #hallelujah #sunday #fypシ゚ #fyp #viral_video #v #q #jungkook #fypシ゚ #f #sunday #hallelujah #casspernyovest #herex #darxkinmagogo ♬ original sound - Mabena Michael thabang
Watch as his confidence exudes as he hits the high notes and hears his fellow shoppers cheer in excitement.
With over 987,000 views, this isn’t his first time stopping shoppers in their tracks. Earlier this year, he recorded himself singing Katy Perry's 'Roar', which got 8.9 million views.
He wrote: "Nothing will bring this one down... He will keep fighting."
His confidence speaks volumes, and rightfully so, as he recently announced the release of his new EP.
Watch him sing Katy Perry's 'Roar' on TikTok.
@darxkinofficial Hear 👂 me 🦁 Roar #fyp #2025 #famous #katyperry #grammys #beyonce #viral ♬ original sound - Mabena Michael thabang
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Mzansi were happy to share their love for Darxkin:
"Join here if you think his amazing."
"Join here if this really touched you."
"It's a yes from me. TikTokers what do you say."
"Guys let’s make him famous!!!!! He doesn’t even have to try! Please, South Africa, let’s make him famous."
"Yes to 100th power from me."
"Come get your golden ticket; you are going to theatre week."
Have a look at him singing one of his songs on TikTok.
@darxkinofficial Uzo cabuzwa ngubani mangingekho……❤️🔌🇿🇦#foryoupage #fyp #f #randomthings #singing #musically #randomthings #perte #pentatonix #f #fyp #wordsofwisdom #perte ♬ original sound - Mabena Michael thabang
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Image courtesy of TikTok