KZN TV Prestige Awards will be launched at the Aloe Lifestyle Hotel on Tuesday, 28 February.
The event is to celebrate the talent, innovation, and general uniqueness of the Zulu nation.
“As a station, we pride ourselves in nurturing, showcasing local talent, and reflecting the rich culture and history of the Zulu Kingdom. With this event, we’re celebrating our own. We want to find out who is the best of the best in KZN,” said Anele Blose, sales and marketing manager at 1KZNTV.
“It’s a big leap and it’s never been done, but we are very excited about the 1KZNTV Prestige Awards. The encouragement and support from the public and official sources, thus far, have been heartwarming.”
Edwin Mncwango, CEO and station manager at 1KZN TV, said: “I am very proud of our channel and the role that we played in the last 15 years in raising the pride and confidence of Amazulu. Zulu is one of the most recognized words in the world. It is time we celebrate it and show off what our culture has to offer.”
“More than 20 different categories will be published on Saturday, 1 April when voting commences. Popularity will be the criteria in all genres and the final votes will be counted by an auditing company.”
