TxC make history at 2025 BET Awards
TxC Makes History as First South African Amapiano Duo to Win 2025 BET Award
Johannesburg’s hottest amapiano export, TxC, has etched their name in the record books after clinching the Best New International Act trophy at the 2025 BET Awards – sharing the honor with Brazilian sensation Ajuliacosta in a historic tie.
The groundbreaking win marks:
🔥 First-ever amapiano act to take home a BET Award
🇿🇦 First South African music duo to win this category
🌍 A watershed moment for African music on global stages
Red Carpet Revelations
Dazzling in custom Tyler Lambert designs symbolizing their creative unity, Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke told reporters:
“This is our debut award – to receive it on this platform is surreal,” an emotional Reid shared. “We’re proud ambassadors for SA sound.”
Hefke added: “Sharing this with Ajuliacosta proves music truly connects the African diaspora.”
Behind The Triumph
The victory caps a meteoric rise for the Johannesburg-based pair, who credited:
🎵 Their loyal fanbase (“Every stream built this moment”)
đź‘” Label support from day one
🔥 Amapiano’s explosive global takeover
The Bigger Picture
The win highlights growing international recognition for South African talent, with fellow nominees including Dlala Thukzin and Maglera Doe Boy. As TxC prepares for their next chapter between local studios and world stages, one message rings clear:
“This proves African music belongs on the biggest platforms,” Reid declared. “Our journey’s just beginning.”