Local celebrities, invited guests and nominees all made their way to The Galleria in Sandton to shine a light on South Africa’s favourite content creators for the inaugural DStv Content Creator Awards.
Hosted by comedian Loyiso Madinga, the awards brought to life some of the most-viewed social media reels and videos in the form of an opening dance piece, choreographed by Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio.
The highlights of the blue carpet included Melanie Bala, Robot Boii, Lasizwe, Bontle and Candice Modiselle, Nadia Jaftha, Donovan Goliath, Kim Jayde, Zanele Potelwa, Banele Ndaba, Chanley Wong, Roxy Burger, Coconut Kelz, Chad Jones and Tamara Dey.
The biggest winner of the evening was Nadia Jaftha, who not only bagged the biggest award of the evening, the DStv Content of the Year Award, but also took home the Comedy Award and Thumb-stopping Award.
Speaking about her win, Nadia said: “It is an honour to win such an award, and never in my wildest thoughts did I think that I would win three awards. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and to everyone who voted for any of the amazing content creators who were nominees in their respective categories.”
When accepting her award, Nadia called her mom live on stage. “Mommy, I won an award,” an elated Nadia said.
“You are just the best,” her mom responded proudly.
CEO of the DStv Content Creator Awards, Manuela Dias de Deus, commented: “These awards validate the hard work and determination that every single content creator in the room and those at home put into the content they create, and I would like to thank every single creator, our title sponsor, DStv, and all the other sponsors who put everything behind these awards.”
See the full list of winners below:
- Content of the Year Award presented by DStv: Nadia Jaftha
- SOL Best Content Creator Award: Lemii Loco
- Thumb-Stopping Award: Nadia Jaftha
- Emerging Kasi Content Creator Award: Ms Lanii
- Kasi Content Creator Award: Nathan Molefe
- Alter Ego Award: Coconut Kelz
- Comedy Award: Nadia Jaftha
- Cause Award: Siv Ngesi (Sanitary Pad Vending Machine)
- Netwerk24 Smaakmaker: Qman & Borrie
- How I Shot It Award: Donovan Goliath
- Social Commentary Award:Slaying Goliath
- Podcast of the Year: Our Love Journey With Mpoomy & Brenden
- Stitch Award: Yasien Fredericks
- Performance Award (Music/Dance): Rudi Smit
- Film/Festival/Event Art Award: Daniel Rheed
- Pop Culture Art Award: Falko Fantastic
- Best Brand-owned Platform presented by Meltwater: Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar
- Best Game/App Award presented by INJOZI: Savanna Cider Launches Gugu
- Best Influencer Campaign Award: My Kreepy Teacher (Retroviral)
- Fitness Award: Zinhle Masango
- Beauty Award: Phaello Tshabalala
- Fashion & Style Award: Kim Jayde
- Foodie Award: Lorna Maseko
- Automotive Award: Muzi Sambo Everything Cars
- Best Reaction Video presented by DStv: Nonto Rubushe
Via IOL.
