Celebrating South African talent: Maglera Doe Boy, TXC, and Dlala Thukzin nominated for 2025 BET Awards
South African artists Maglera Doe Boy, Dlala Thukzin and TXC, receive 'Best New International Act' nominations for the prestigious 2025 BET Awards.
Award season is upon us, and the spotlight is shining bright on the music industry. Next up, the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards is the ultimate celebration of music and black excellence.
And the South African music scene is on fire right now with multiple artists nominated for the prestigious honour. Maglera Doe Boy, Dlala Thukzin, and TXC, have all earned nods at the BET Awards 2025 in the 'Best New International Act' category.
Maglera Doe Boy
Another BET Award nomination in the bag for rapper Maglera Doe Boy; will he bring it home this time?
He is no stranger to the spotlight. Last year, he was nominated for 'Best International Flow" at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, and he's been killing the game ever since.
With his smooth flow and innovative sound, Maglera has become a household name in Mzansi hip-hop. This year, he has been featured on the 'Godfather of Harlem' soundtrack.
He also performed and curated a playlist for the luxury South African brand MaXhosa Africa for Paris Fashion Week in April. The high-profile gig was just another example of Maglera's growing influence and global reach.
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