The Star-studded DStv Content Creator Awards 2024

Celebs Heat Up The Purple Carpet At The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards

in proud partnership with DStv, 947, Amarula Premium African Gin, LIFT and One-eyed Jack

The third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards took place at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg on Saturday, 12 October, celebrating the best in digital content creation. The star-studded event attracted creators, fans, and industry leaders for a night of celebration and recognition of the most innovative and engaging content creators across South Africa. The energy was electric, and the purple carpet sizzled as Mzansi’s hottest celebrities and creators made their entrance.

This year’s awards were hosted by the dynamic Anele Mdoda, who brought her signature wit and charisma to the stage – and looked incredible on the purple carpet.

The purple carpet was filled with even more famous faces from South Africa’s entertainment scene. Among those who turned heads included thee night’s big winners like Grace Mondlana, Nabilah Kariem, Darren Campher, Coachella Randy, Joshua Rubin, Bella Monsoon, Sifo The Cooking Husband, and the legendary Gcina Mhlophe.

Other notable stars who walked the carpet include Lasizwe, Moonchild Sanelly, Bontle Modiselle, K Naomi, Mihlali, 947’s Bolele Polisa, Msizi James, Chanley Wong and Thabile TTO, Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane, Tumi Morake, Kim Jayde, and many others.

Adding a splash of colour and glamour to the evening, drag queens Manila Von Teez and Ina Propriette graced the purple carpet alongside notable personalities like Farieda Metsileng, Courtnae Paul, Cassidy Nicholson, Nina Hastie, Phaello Tshabalala, Jon Savage, Zinhle ‘Zee’ Mofokeng, Sinaye Kotobe, Lebohang Lephatsoana, and Danny Painter.

The 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards Winners are:

Content Categories Winners:

Thumb-stopping Award

The Black Wendy

Best Event After Movie Award *New*

Rage Festival, produced by G&G Productions

Long-Form Category Winners:

Podcast of the Year Award

African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

Storyteller Award (10 minutes to 30 minutes) *New*

Josh Wide Awake, for ‘Inside South Africa’s Most Dangerous Neighbourhood’

Song of the Year Award (Vote for your favourite and win)

Tyla – Water (Unique Code: SONG4)

Campaign Winners:

Best Creator Campaign Award

Chris Rogers for Bonaqua: Chug Life

Content Creator Category Winners:

Social Commentary Award

Darren Campher

DStv Creator of the Year Award (Vote for your favourite and win)

Sifo The Cooking Husband. Sifo also received R20,000 compliments of DStv

Emerging Creator Award (Vote for your favourite and win)

Grace Mondlana

Cause Award (Vote for your favourite and win)

Bella Monsoon, for The Fight Against GBV

Pan-African Creator Award *New*

Mark Angel Comedy

Trendsetter Award (Vote for your favourite and win) *New*

Coachella Randy

Fashion & Style Award

Nabilah Kariem

Foodie Award

Sifo The Cooking Husband

Travel & Lifestyle Award

Chris Rogers

Beauty Award

Colourme Sim

Gaming Creator of the Year Award:

Beamerboy TV

Spirit of Africa Award, presented by Amarula Premium African Gin

Colour Me Simphiwe. She also won R20,000, compliments of Amarula Premium African Gin

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.

With the celebration of creativity and innovation at its core, the DStv Content Creator Awards continues to uplift and honour South Africa’s best digital talent. The night served as a reminder of how far the content creation industry has come and its exciting future.

The DStv Content Creator Awards is proudly partnering with DStv as the title sponsor and 947 as the radio partner, ensuring that the awards reach every corner of the content-creating community.