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IOL News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
TxC receives a hero's welcome after their win at the 2025 BET Awards
The Eastern Cape duo were named Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, held on Monday, June 9 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Image: Instagram. South Africa's dynamic DJ duo, TxC, returned to a hero's welcome at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, June 12, following their historic triumph at the 2025 BET Awards in Los Angeles. The duo made up of Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke were crowned Best New International Act, marking not only a personal achievement but a monumental step for the South African amapiano music scene. The celebration, organised by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture in collaboration with BET, saw fans, media and dignitaries, all united in honouring the duo's remarkable win. TxC at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, June 12. Image: Timothy Bernard. Supporters waved flags and cheered, showcasing the deep appreciation for TxC's contribution to elevating South African music on a global platform. 'TxC's victory is a proud moment for South Africa and the African continent. Their sound, energy, and authenticity have resonated globally, proving that our culture and creativity know no bounds. We salute them for flying the South African flag high and inspiring a new generation of artists," said Matome Chiloane, the MEC of Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. TxC at their welcome celebration at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, June 12. Image: Timothy Bernard. TxC took a moment to express their gratitude at the BET Awards, sharing: "It's an honour being here as a South African. Where we're from this doesn't really happen to a lot of people and we hope it's going to happen a lot more. More so for amapiano and African dance music, so it's a big deal for South Africa and Africa in general," said the duo. They added during another interview: "Winning a BET Award is beyond our wildest dreams. We are so grateful to our fans, our team and everyone who believed in us. This award is not just for us, it's for every young African creative with a dream. We're honoured to represent South Africa and can't wait to celebrate this moment with our people at home."
The Citizen
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
SA's Amapiano DJ duo TxC wins BET award
The awards were held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, USA, on Monday night. Congratulations are in order for South African Amapiano duo TxC following their big win at the 2025 BET Awards. The prestigious awards were held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, USA, on Monday. The DJ duo, consisting of Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, won the Best New International Act award. TxC was nominated alongside other Mzansi music heavyweights, Dlala Thukzin and Maglera Doe Boy. Also nominated in the same category were international stars such as Ajuliacosta (Brazil), Abigail Chams (Tanzania), Amabbi (Brazil), Dr. Yaro (France), KWN (United Kingdom), Merveille (France), Odeal (United Kingdom), and Shallipopi (Nigeria). The duo hails from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The childhood best friends previously told CNN that they grew up listening to Amapiano, and their career began in 2019 as two friends sharing their favourite tracks on a balcony. 'We always knew that it wasn't going to be your usual 9 to 5, but something that we built together,' said Tarryn Reid. ALSO READ: Dlala Thukzin reflects the international rise of Amapiano with BET nomination BET Awards 2025: Winners List Album of the Year GNX — Kendrick Lamar Best Female R&B/Pop Artist WINNER: SZA Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Chris Brown Best Group Future & Metro Boomin Best Collaboration 'Luther' — Kendrick Lamar & SZA Best Female Hip Hop Artist Doechii Best Male Hip Hop Artist Kendrick Lamar Video of the Year 'Not Like Us' — Kendrick Lamar Video Director of the Year Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar Best New Artist Leon Thomas Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award 'Rain Down on Me' — GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music Viewer's Choice Award 'Residuals' — Chris Brown Best International Act Ayra Starr (Nigeria) BET Her 'Heart of a Woman' — Summer Walker Best Movie Luther: Never Too Much Best Actor Denzel Washington Best Actress Cynthia Erivo Young Stars Award Blue Ivy Carter Sportswoman of the Year Angel Reese Sportsman of the Year Jalen Hurts NOW READ: Amapiano vocalist Thatohatsi loses voice due to 'unexpected' illness
IOL News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
TxC makes history by winning Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards
Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke from TxC attend the BET Awards 2025 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. Picture: Michael Tran / AFP Image: Michael Tran / AFP South African DJ duo TxC, -Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke- have won the BET Award 2025 for Best New International Act South Africa. The two accepted their award and walked the red carpet at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. TxC is the first DJ duo ever to be recognised in this category at the American awards show. Fans were able to vote for their favourite artist by following and liking their nominee's post announcement on the BET International Instagram page. TxC's nominee post has over 860,000 likes. Speaking on the red carpet, with their award Reid, called it an honour to be at the awards as a South African and Hefke added that the award was a big deal for dance music as a country The nominees for the Best New International Act award included Abigail Chams (Tanzania), Ajuliacosta (Brazil), Amabbi (Brazil), DLALA THUKZIN (South Africa), Dr. Yaro (France), KWN (UK), Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa), Merveille (France), Odeal (UK) and Shallipopi (Nigeria). TxC follows in the footsteps of fellow South Africans, Limpopo-born artist Makhadzi, last year won the Viewer's Choice: Best New International Act. Speaking to IOL, weeks before their Los Angeles departure they shared what the recognition meant to them. 'Being the first duos to be nominated feels like we're breaking new ground. Not just for ourselves, but for everyone who's ever felt like they've had to fit into a box to succeed. 'It shows that it is possible, I didn't think last year that we would be at the BET Awards this year, it's a surreal feeling." Fans have showered the duo, from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape with congratulatory messages from flying the South African flag high.
IOL News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
DJ duo TxC to showcase South African designers at BET Awards 2025
entertainment, music TxC are nominated in the "Best New International Act" category at the BET Awards 2025. Picture: Supplied Image: Supplied Amapiano duo TxC, consisting of Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, have received a nomination in the "Best New International Act" category at the BET Awards 2025. South Africa has four nominations for the 2025 BET Best International Act award: Tyla, Maglera Doe Boy, Dlala Thukzin, and the duo TxC. TxC is the first DJ duo ever to be recognised in this category at the American awards show, set for June 9. 'Being the first duos to be nominated feels like we're breaking new grounds. Not just for ourselves, but for everyone who's ever felt like they've had to fit into a box to succeed. 'It shows that it is possible, I didn't think last year that we would be at the BET Awards this year, it's a surreal feeling. 'To see the growth and how far we've come as the first female duo, DJ duos, in Africa to be nominated. It's a crazy experience.' Amapiano Dj duo TxC Image: Instagram/@txc Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Reid and Hefke explain that in a time where it often seems that single artists get more recognition than duos, it is an honour to be recognised. The childhood friends have built themselves strong careers as DJs dominating in the amapiano space. They advise that to succeed as a duo things need to be personal before being business. 'We've been in each other's lives for most of our lives, even before becoming what we are today and getting to know each other personally first is what saves what we have today. 'The goal is always the same, the work ethic is always the same. We all are always on the same page. And with duos, you can't compete with each other because then that means your goal is not the same. 'As long as you allow yourselves to be your selves and not try to overpower, over be, or overdo. We also tend to keep it very real.' 'I feel like most duos don't make it far because, you know, the one starts wanting to be better than the other one. The one feels like they're getting underpaid or overpaid. 'But if everything is the same and the communication is there within that group, I don't think anything bad should happen, and I think it should only be growth from there.' Being a public figure also means you have to put your best fashion forward and TxC are always seen in darring fashion-forward outfits. One would think that deciding on what to wear for the duo might be tough but they have developed a strategy. Hefke explains that they sit down and talk about what looks they want to rock and share ideas on how they want to feel and look. 'Because we also don't want to just look like everyone else. You know, we always try to look different. It also depends on the event or where we would go, and what kind of party it would be. We'd always try and relate our fashion to whatever event we're attending.' For the BET Awards Hefke and Reid say they will be working with local designers and stylists for their international red carpet experience. TxC has released two albums they have worked with international stars such as Davido and have performed in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival. They stated that they view pressure positively, explaining that it motivates them to improve and think more ambitiously. 'I don't look at pressure as something negative or, you know, a problem. I look at it as a win. I feel like pressure is always a sign that you're doing something. God wants you to do more. 'He puts pressure in front of you so that you can actually do your best.' IOL Entertainment
