Wendy Shay has rewarded a young girl with a full scholarship after her viral dance to “Too Late” melted hearts. On April 3, 2025, Tracy, a pupil of Ridoana Comprehensive School in Ashaiman, went viral for dancing to the hit song.
The 30-second video captured Tracy singing and dancing passionately during a school performance at the All Ashaiman Schools Festival. While many admired Tracy’s enthusiasm, some critics called her dance inappropriate for her age, sparking online debate.
Wendy Shay quickly defended the girl on social media, calling her talented and creative despite the backlash she faced. In a touching move, Wendy Shay returned to Ridoana Comprehensive School to honor Tracy in front of staff and students.
She shared a heartfelt video from the visit, saying she came to reward her “shining star” for her passion and talent. Wendy Shay announced a full scholarship for Tracy, covering her education from Class 5 through to university level.
“About a week ago, I came here to this school, to perform and during my performance there was this talented beautiful shining star, dancing and singing passionately to my song ‘Too Late.’ The video gained so much attention and it’s still trending so I am here today to say thank you and reward my little star, my shining star Tracy.
“To show my appreciation to you, I have decided that I am going to sponsor your education which is school fees from Class 5 to the university,” Wendy says in the video
She also gifted Tracy an undisclosed sum of money, assorted drinks, and other valuable items to support her journey. Tracy’s mother was present at the school and thanked Wendy Shay deeply for the generous and life-changing gesture.
Wendy Shay’s act has turned viral fame into a hopeful future for the young talent, now known fondly as Tracy Shay.
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