The third annual DStv Content Creator Awards was a success.
The star-studded event Anele Mdoda hosted at the Nelson Mandela Square.
The audience was dazzled by dancer and choreographer Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio, and Mandisi, Nina Hastie, Cassidy Nicholson, Lasizwe, Christall Kay and drag artists Manila von Teez and Ina Propriette. The purple carpet gave fans a glimpse of what’s to come.
Beauty influencer, Zoliswa Mahlobo won the most creative and influential voices in the content game. With one lucky winner.
Sifo the Cooking Husband bagged two awards, the Foodie Award and the coveted DStv Creator of the Year Award.
Chris Rogers took home the Travel and Lifestyle Award and the Best Creator Campaign Content Award. Colour Me Simphiwe won the Beauty Award and the new addition for 2024, the Spirit of Africa Award, Presented by Amarula Premium African Gin.
Vinolia Mashego’s son Coachella Randy won Trendsetter Award. Tyla won Song of the Year Award, powered by 947.
SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS BELOW:
1. Cause Award: Bella Monsoon for The Fight Against GBV. This winner also received R10,000, compliments of DStv Stream
2. Thumb-stopping Award: The Black Wendy
3. Emerging Creator Award: Grace Mondlana
4. Song of the Year Award, powered by 947: Tyla – Water
5. Trendsetter Award: Coachella Randy
6. Storyteller Award: Josh Wide Awake for Inside South Africa’s Most Dangerous Neighbourhood
7. Social Commentary Award: Darren Campher
8. Podcast of the Year Award: African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe
9. Pan-African Creator Award: Mark Angel Comedy
10. Travel & Lifestyle Award: Chris Rogers. Chis also received a R10,000 LIFT Wallet. 11. Gaming Creator of the Year Award: Beamerboy TV
12. Foodie Award: Sifo The Cooking Husband
13. Fashion & Style Award: Nabilah Kariem
14. Beauty Award: Colour Me Simphiwe
15. Best Event After Movie Award: Rage Festival by G&G Productions
16. Spirit of Africa Award, presented by Amarula Premium African Gin: Colour Me Simphiwe. She also won R20,000, compliments of Amarula Premium African Gin
17. Best Creator Campaign Content Award: Chris Rogers for Bonaqua “Chug Life’
18. DStv Content Creator of the Year Award: Sifo The Cooking Husband. Sifo also received R20,000 compliments of DStv
All winners received a gorgeous trophy designed by artist and designer Shaun Oakley (@thatdamnvandal) and a prize hamper valued at R7,000. Some of the categories had sponsored cash prizes too.