Talented singer impresses shoppers with Celine Dion cover
Michael Mabena Thabang should be a name everyone knows and remembers...
It's a feel-good story, and we're here for it.
Michael Mabena Thabang, aka Darxkinofficial on TikTok, has a unique way of sharing his passion with Mzansi – and the internet is loving it.
He went viral in February after singing Katy Perry's 'Roar' while walking through a mall. The simple yet powerful video captured him singing with confidence, turning heads along the way.
His talent is undeniable, but it’s his self-assurance and natural star quality that truly set him apart.
Check out the TikTok video of him singing 'Roar', now with over 8.9 million views.
@darxkinofficial Hear 👂 me 🦁 Roar #fyp #2025 #famous #katyperry #grammys #beyonce #viral ♬ original sound - Mabena Michael thabang
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The latest video that's got people talking on social media shows Darxkin singing Celine Dion’s 'It’s All Coming Back to Me Now' as he walks out of a Shoprite store carrying a box of eggs.
As he sings, a few shoppers pause to watch, but he doesn’t miss a beat, delivering a powerhouse performance.
Their cheers make him momentarily shy, and he giggles through the song, adding to the charm.
Watch the 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
Social media has given him the platform to shine, sharing his love for music with the world. Now, he's celebrating the official release of his first EP.
Darxkin has received so much love from social media users who shared their positive comments on his videos.
"Trust me the world is going to know your name."
"Your voice blesses me."
"What a voice."
"I would forget what I went there to do and start following you."
"It's a yes from me. TikTokers what do you say."
Watch the video for his song Khanya on YouTube.
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