Nominees Announced For Year Two of DStv Content Creator Awards, In Association With Samsung Galaxy

In proud partnership with DStv, Samsung Galaxy, 947, TikTok, Spotify, SOL, Steyn Entertainment, LIFT and One-eyed Jack

It was all smiles and selfies as the nominees were announced for this year’s DStv Content Creator Awards at Hallmark House in downtown Johannesburg on Thursday 20 July 2023.

The excitement over the past few weeks has been bubbling over as hundreds of entries came flooding in before being handed over to the panel of respected judges to score. It was from these scores that the top entries in each category were determined.  And here they are, the 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards nominees (in no particular order):

Automotive Award:
Greg Dennis Reviews
Juliet Mc Guire
Matthew Kanniah / Heart of Motion
MrHowMuch
Reba S

Best Brand Collaboration Award:
DNA Brand Architects for Your Shade of Beautiful
EssenceMediaCom for #IndodaCanShave
Grey for Savanna Dry Goods – Waterproof Apparel for a World Underwater
People Have Influence for Beauty Is You
The Cavalry for Takealot | The Jenny Ruyter Saga

Cause/Social Commentary Award:
Doctor Siya for Bridging the Gaps in Sexual and Reproductive Health Education
Minister of Menstruation for Crampin’ My Style
Mooshtaffa for The Privatisation of Prisons/Correctional Facilities in South Africa
Siv Ngesi for MENstruation Foundation
Slaying Goliath for RIP AKA

Emerging Creator Award powered by 947
CharliXBoi
God’s Butler
Khanyisa Unfiltered
Kooks
Natalie Wera

Fashion and Style Award:
Chernaylin
K Naomi
Kefilwe Mabote
Moozlie
Sni

Foodie Award:
Clem Pedro
Dine With Tasha
Mush Kitchen
Sifo The Cooking Husband
The Lazy Makoti

Song of the Year Award:
AKA for AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
AKA for AKA & KDDO – ‘Company’
Ami Faku for Aymos & Ami Faku – ‘Fatela’
Inkabi Zezwe for Umbayimbayi
Musa Keys for Kancane

Travel and Lifestyle Award:
Gophari
Kierran Allen
Simóne & Vernon
Tebogo Pin-Pin
Wander With Iana

Visual Art Award:
Aart Verrips
Chernaylin
Damn Vandal
Karabo Poppy
Ricollin

Knowledge Sharing Award:
Becoming Dr Andy
CharliXBoi
Financial Bunny
Mooshtaffa
Zethu Gqola

Alter Ego Award:
Cassidy Nicholson for Constantia Mom
Sipho Twala for That Mozambican Dude
Titus Mokou for Mologadi
Tshoganyetso Mothoa for Neth Thunder
Tumi Mmope for Tums the Narrator

Funniest Content Creator Award:
Ikho Kweba
Katinka die kat
Kooks
Nathan Molefe
Zayaan

Sol Content Creator Award:
Donovan Goliath
Halle BBerry
Lemii LoCo
Mandisi
Tadéus

Sports Fan Award:
Coach Kooks
Lee Davidse
Lemii LoCo
Sam Tech Girl” Wright”
The Manchester Derby

Thumb-Stopping Award:
Chernaylin
Donovan Goliath
Khanyisa Unfiltered
Mashstartup Nathan Molefe
Omar Morto

Dance Award:
250Machine
Adriaan Hughes
Justin De Nobrega
Kelly KiKx
Mr NT

Podcast of the Year Award presented by Spotify:
African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe
Cnr Juta & De Beer
Non Travelling Reserves
Podcast and Chill With Mac G
The Carol Ofori Podcast
The Hustle With Justin Harrison
The Journey Kwantu
Your Mom with Schalk

DStv Content of the Year Award:
Doctor Siya for Bridging the gaps in sexual and reproductive health education
Lemii LoCo
Mooshtaffa for The Privatisation of Prisons/Correctional Facilities in SA
Siv Ngesi for MENstruation Foundation Slaying Goliath for RIP AKA
Tadéus Tums the Narrator

Tshepiso Sathekge, Senior Manager: Sponsorship, Multichoice SA says:

“Looking at the calibre of the nominees this year, it reaffirms DStv’s commitment to being the title sponsor of DStv Content Creator Awards.”

“As the home of entertainment and Africa’s leading storyteller, we partner with other platforms that recognise and profile our new set of narrators and talented creators from across the country. We are also excited to see which creator will walk away with the DStv Content of the Year Award trophy, the biggest category of the year,” adds Tshepiso.

Vote now and win!
From all the categories, eight go out to the public vote. It’s now up to you, the content-loving public, to decide who the winners will be in these categories:

  1. DStv Content of the Year Award
  2. SOL Best Content Creator Award
  3. Cause Award
  4. Emerging Content Creator Award, powered by 947
  5. Funniest Content Award
  6. Podcast of the Year, presented by Spotify Podcast
  7. Alter Ego Award
  8. Song of the Year Award

Vote for your favourite nominees at www.contentcreatorawards.co.za by clicking on the nominee, watching their content and submitting your vote. Each person can vote 20 times per public voting category for their favourite nominee in each category.

Everyone who votes go into the draw to win a VIP experience to the awards in Johannesburg on 9 September. Voting closes at midnight on 23 August.

Welcome Samsung South Africa
The awards also are excited to welcome Samsung South Africa as its latest associate partner. Samsung will now be the official device partner of the awards, with all mobile content being shot, edited and posted across #DStvCCA platforms using these industry-leading devices.

Kgomotso Mosiane, Head of Marketing, Mobile Experience at Samsung South Africa says:

“Samsung is excited to partner with the DSTV Content Creator Awards as the official device partner. As a brand we’ve watched the creator economy mature over the past half-decade with creators in more niches than we’ve ever seen. We are inviting influencers to defy the norm and to enjoy new and unique experiences on the flip side.”

Adds Mosiane: “Our goal as a brand is to inspire the world and shape the future with transformative ideas and innovation. Whether it’s framing, lighting or editing, Samsung devices meet the demands of content creators today – from customised experiences to multitasking and quality viewing. We are redefining what a smartphone can do and stepping beyond conventional boundaries to open a new world of experiences.”

Head to the DStv Content Creator Awards social pages over the coming weeks to view highlights from all nominee content.

The DStv Content Creator Awards will be held on 9 September 2023 in Johannesburg, where all the winners will be announced. Tickets will be limited, so get yours here.

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