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The Herald
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
'It's a win for all young women coming up': Amapiano duo TxC on BET award
TxC also used the moment to thank their supporters and team. 'To our fans: this [award] is for you,' said Hefke. 'Every stream, every show, every share — we see you. And to our label, thank you for believing in us.' Other South African nominees in the category included Dlala Thukzin and Maglera Doe Boy, highlighting the strong presence of local talent at this year's awards. The category also featured artists from Nigeria, UK, Tanzania, France and Brazil. TxC's win reflects the growing international interest in amapiano, a genre that has enjoyed rapid global expansion in the past three years. 'Consistency, vision and hard work got us here,' Reid said. 'If we can do it, others can too.' Now based between Joburg and international stages, TxC intend to continue to fly the flag for South African music abroad, with their BET win marking what many hope is just the beginning. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
SA musicians TxC and Dlala Thukzin motivated by BET nod
They spoke to Sowetan about preparing for the big night and what the nomination means for their careers. What does the nomination mean for your career? TxC: It's a win for us and the entire journey we have been in together as a DJ duo. Dlala Thukzin: Such motivation is vital for my growth and is a confirmation I am headed in the right direction. I hope to keep improving so I can do more for music culture. What would you say earned you the prestigious nomination? TxC: We spend 80% of our time performing outside the country and we believe the recognition comes from that. The first time we went viral, it was internationally as well. We also do a lot of global collaborations. Dlala Thukzin: Being myself and trying not to emulate someone else's sound. From AmaGear to Sohlala Sisonke and many more, what goes into creating hit after hit? What is the recipe for creating a hit song? Dlala Thukzin: I travel a lot, listen and get to understand the idea of what people respond to. The message in the music I make is the most important thing. People need to stay motivated. In an era where amapiano and Afro beats seem to be the biggest genre, how does it feel for you to be the only gqom/house artist nominated for a BET Award? Dlala Thukzin: Times have changed. It is motivation vital for the movement and house music artists as a whole. We are seeing gqom rise to the forefront again. What would you say was the disconnect and what is making the genre rise? Dlala Thukzin: A lot of producers started lacking creativity and everyone was producing the same sound. The sudden rise is caused by everyone going back to their original creativity and adding vocals to the music. You are active on social media and have teased songs there. How has social media helped your brand grow? TxC: The dance challenges on TikTok and other platforms have assisted a lot in pushing our songs and making them reach a global stage. Social media is perfect for testing out a new sound because that's where you get confirmation and feedback on whether your song is a hit. Apart from your music, fashion is another element that stands out about TxC. Who designs your outfits and what inspires them? TxC: Tarryn is the fashion guru and she comes up with all our outfits. She comes up with ideas on how we can look better. How are you preparing for the BET Awards? Dlala Thukzin: There's no specific preparation. It is our normal daily routine until the day arrives. TxC: It will be our first time attending the awards ceremony so we will be going all out. Expect to see us in South African designs accompanied by gorgeous hair and makeup. We want to look our best.
TimesLIVE
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
From 'The Mommy Club' blunders to Shamiso's surgery — top stories of the week
TshisaLIVE 26 May 2025 - 15:57 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Dlala Thukzin, Shamiso, and Da Capo made headlines. Image: X Apart from giving you the hottest scoops on a daily basis, TshisaLIVE has a podcast feature where you can catch up on the top entertainment stories of the week, with added commentary from journalists and the voices of your faves. Join the discussion: Here's a glimpse at some of the stories: Shamiso buys a new body Media personality Shamiso Mosaka is the latest celebrity to get cosmetic surgery. The MTV Base presenter revealed she recently jetted off to Turkey to get a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure. A post shared by the Mono Clinic revealed her body transformation and showcased her journey. Producer and DJ Dlala Thukzin has bought a house in Joburg. Dlala Thukzin, real name Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu, is from Lamontville in KwaZulu-Natal. He is famous for blending amapiano and afro tech with gqom. A video shared with TshisaLIVE on Tuesday showed Dlala Thukzin announcing he had relocated from the Banana City to Johannesburg. Fans of The Mommy Club are calling for the reality series to be cancelled after the airing of the first part of the Season 3 reunion, which sparked outrage over alleged scene omissions and lack of focus on the show's original premise of motherhood. Reality TV stars Clayton Mitchell and his partner Wilfred Adonis, known for their relationship on Netflix's Love Never Lies, have announced their break-up. On Monday the couple revealed they had parted ways. Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
TimesLIVE
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Durban-born Dlala Thukzin buys new home in Jozi
Producer and DJ Dlala Thukzin has bought a house in Joburg. Dlala Thukzin, real name Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu, is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville, KwaZulu-Natal. He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano and afro tech with gqom. A video shared with TshisaLIVE on Tuesday showcased Dlala Thukzin announcing he had relocated from the Banana City to Johannesburg., 'Sengisegoli ... sengihlala egoli, salani ne theku lenu, sengihlala egoli istudio sami ... so nje sek indaba yenu ne basi selisegoli uyabo nje (I'm now in Gauteng, I'm now staying Gauteng, my studio ... so v**tsek with your issues and my bus is also here in Gauteng).' he said in the video. According to source close to Iplan hit maker, the decision wasn't easy — the Bluff had always been his home. 'The sound of the ocean, the slow pace of the streets, and the community of Lamontville that raised him were etched into his soul. The travelling and from time to time paying for hotel rooms was draining for him, so the Joburg house is home away from home for him. But the music scene in Johannesburg called to him like a bassline in a packed club — loud, relentless, and impossible to ignore. So, the boy is now in Jozi', said source. Speaking to TshisaLIVE the DJ shed more light on the video 'I don't stay in Johannesburg, I'm still in KZN. I bought a house to use when I'm in Johannesburg because booking hotels can be wasteful. I just want to be able to have a place to use in Johannesburg when booking and recording.'
TimesLIVE
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Producer Kagiso Moreki accuses Dlala Thukzin of stealing his song
Rising artist Kagiso Moreki has accused Neo Makate of stealing his unreleased track Angisababoni and passing it to amapiano hitmaker and producer Dlala Thukzin, who allegedly rebranded it as Mpumelelo featuring Kabza De Small. Kagiso claims the lyrics, melody and overall 'vibe' of the song are unmistakably his. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, he expressed his frustration over the alleged betrayal. 'Neo has a bad reputation — he's the same person who allegedly sold the late Mpura's royalties. Now he's done the same with my song,' he said. 'I recorded Angisababoni last year in October. I initially approached him to get feedback on my work and potentially have the track pitched to MFR Souls. To my shock, I later heard it on Dlala Thukzin's latest album.' Kagiso said he suspects the track was handed over during Dlala Thukzin's Studio Camp 031 sessions, after seeing pictures of Neo present at the event. He also revealed that Neo had contacted him in October, enquiring about his plans for Angisababoni and another track titled Mnyamane. 'I'm disappointed in him. He took my hard work for granted. I'll be pursuing legal action,' Moreki said.
