TxC Just Made History at the BET Awards!

If you love Amapiano (and honestly, who doesn’t right now?), then this is a moment worth celebrating. Our very own TxC—the dynamic DJ duo from Gqeberha—have just made history at the 2025 BET Awards on 9 June in Los Angeles.

🏆 A Big Win for the Culture

So here’s the scoop: Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, better known as TxC, took home the Best New International Act award. This is a huge deal—they’re the first-ever DJ duo to win this category, and they did it repping South Africa and Amapiano on one of the world’s biggest stages.

Even better? They shared the award with Brazilian artist Ajuliacosta, which made the win feel even more global and inclusive. We love to see it!

🎤 What They Had to Say

On the red carpet, Tarryn was glowing (and maybe a little emotional—we felt it too!). She said:

“This is our very first award, and to win it on an international stage… we’re just so grateful to represent South Africa and Amapiano music. It’s a win for us, for the genre, and for all the young women coming up in this space.”

And Clairise added:

“To share this moment with Ajuliacosta is an honour. It shows the world is listening—not just to South Africa but to voices from across the African diaspora…”

Goosebumps, right?

🌍 Amapiano Is Taking Over (Officially)

TxC’s win isn’t just about them—it’s about how far Amapiano has come. This genre started out in South African townships and is now playing in clubs, festivals, and playlists around the world. With nominees from the UK, Nigeria, Brazil, and more, it’s clear the sound is global now—and SA is at the center of it all.

Even our Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture chimed in, calling TxC’s win “proof of extraordinary talent.” We couldn’t agree more.

💃 Serving Looks & Owning the Moment

Of course, TxC didn’t just win—they did it in serious style. The duo wore matching custom outfits by American designer Tyler Lambert, and their looks were the perfect mix of streetwear and cultural flair. Stylish, bold, and unapologetically them.

🎧 From Balcony Sets to Global Stages

If you’ve followed TxC for a while, you know this didn’t happen overnight. They started in 2019, DJing from home, curating playlists, and learning the ropes themselves. Since then, they’ve:

• Played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
• Signed to LVRN Records in Lagos
• Toured across multiple countries

And they’re still just getting started. Oh, and did we mention? They handle their own creative direction too—Tarryn leads the styling and Clairise manages their brand. Total power team!

SA to the world, baby! 🖤💽✨