A 9-year-old Escambia County girl has become a viral sensation after her dad secretly captured her singing a favorite song while cleaning the pool.
The song 'Girl on Fire', a hit by well-known music artist Alicia Keys, touched a nerve with viewers when Tom Coverly posted it on Tik Tok -- more than 8 million of them to be exact.
"We were getting about 100,000 views a day, and then Alicia Keys herself, ended up commenting on the video, Tori Kelly and a bunch of other celebrities.
Anikka Coverly says she starting singing about three years ago. She says the internet notoriety is really cool.
"It made me feel very special. It made me feel worth it to this world," said Anikka.
Like her dad, she too was starstruck that Ms. Keys gave her a shoutout for her effort.
She said 'sing mama'," said Anika.
For her dad, the recognition has been a boost to his little girl.
"This has helped my daughter a lot with self confidence and self-esteem," said Coverly.
And Annika, who recreated that now viral moment, hopes its something that will inspire other kids.
"I want them to get like, they can follow their dream and they can be special too like that," said Anika. "Because they are all worth it. Everybody is worth is to this world."
A message through a song, we can all take to heart.