Comedian, TV presenter, actor, MC, producer, and social media sensation, Sivuyile “Siv” Ngesi. Picture: Instagram.
For most people, a day without checking their social media or posting is a day incomplete.
Content creators have found ways to keep us entertained for hours on end by sharing jokes, skits, recipes, travel experiences, fashion - the list is endless.
To honour and celebrate their continued efforts DStv, 947, Amarula Premium African Gin, LIFT and One-eyed Jack have teamed up to host the annual DStv Content Creator Awards.
This year’s nominees where announced across 17 categories, at the Radisson Red Rooftop in Rosebank on Thursday, August 15.
Among the categories, five will be open for public voting, allowing fans to choose who takes home the coveted awards.
These are, the Cause Award, Emerging Creator Award, Song of the Year Award, Trendsetter Award and DStv Creator of the Year Award.
TV presenter and social media sensation, Sivuyile “Siv” Ngesi bagged two nominations this year.
Ngesi’s campaign against period poverty will be up against other campaigns likes actress Nomzamo Mbatha’s EmpoweringHer and Bella Monsoon’s fight against GBV.
Ngesi is also nominated for the coveted DStv Creator of the Year Award, alongside the likes of Darren Campher, Khanyisa Unfiltered, Sifo The Cooking Husband, Nabilah Kariem and others.
Then it’s Tyla’s “Water” versus Tyler ICU’s “Mnike” for the Song of the Year Award. Others in this category include Dlala Thukzin’s “iPLAN”, “Dalie” by Kamo Mphela and “Tshwala Bam” by TitoM and Yuppe.
Organisers have also added a few more new categories such as Gaming Creator of the Year.
This category will honour an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, influence, and dedication in creating gaming content that resonates with audiences and contributes to the gaming community as a whole.
Others include the Best Event After Movie Award, Storyteller Award, Pan-African Creator Award and Trendsetter Award.
Charis Coleman, head of Digital Content - MultiChoice Group said, “The DStv Content Creator Awards have quickly become a highlight on the digital and social calendar, providing a platform to showcase the creativity and innovation that drives our content creation industry.
“This year’s nominee list is a testament to the diverse and vibrant talent that continues to shape the digital landscape.”
Winners will be announced at a black-tie event on October 12 in Johannesburg. Each will receive a trophy designed by artist and designer, Shaun Oakley and a R5 000 prize hamper.
For more information on the public voting visit www.contentcreatorawards.co.za.
Full list of DStv Content Creator Awards nominees.
Cause Award
Bella Monsoon - The Fight Against GBV
Mimo - Lymphadema Awareness
Nomzamo Mbatha - Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation EmpoweringHER campaign
Shandor Larenty - United Nations International Arabian Leopard Day
Siv Ngesi - Fighting Period Poverty for Socks for Sanitary Pads
Storyteller Award
Birth Of Stars - “Birth Of Stars”
Brandon Olifant - “From Vaal To Jacanda”
Joshwideawake - “Inside South Africa’s Most Dangerous Neighbourhood”
Overthinking Football - “This Is What Makes Malelodi Sundowns Successful”
The Ndlovu’s Uncut - “LoveLocked”
Emerging Creator Award
Chesrae Megan
Collen BhutiKaSimi
Grace Mondlana
Jane Mpholo
Yerik Jomei
Song of the Year Award, Powered by 947
Dlala Thukzin – “iPLAN”
Kamo Mphela – “Dalie”
TitoM & Yuppe – “Tshwala Bam”
Tyla – “Water”
Tyler ICU – “Mnike”
Social Commentary Award
Darren Campher
Politically Aweh
Shanray Van Wyk
Silas Must Fall
Zethu Gqola
Travel & Lifestyle Award
Centtwinz Travel
Chris Rogers
J. Martin
Mzwandile and Siza Ndlovu
Simóne and Vernon
Foodie Award
Cooking With Zanele
Karabo Didi
Kenneth Tebogo Middleton
Mush Kitchen
Sifo The Cooking Husband
Beauty Award
Colourme Sim
Zoliswa Mahlobo
ZeeXOnline
Zesipho.M
Foyin OG
Fashion and Style Award
Kamo Mphela
Kat Sinivasan
Kefilwe Mabote
Nabilah Kariem
Phupho Gumede K
Trendsetter Award
Coachella Randy
Khanyisa Unfiltered
Linda Mtoba
Mandz Not Hot
Moghelingz
Nabilah Kariem
Best Event After Movie Award
Rage Festival - G&G Productions
Retreat Yourself - Audio Visual Alchemy
Rocking the Daisies - Palm Productions
Soundset Sunday - French For New
Ultra South Africa - Anything Goes
Gaming Creator of the Year Award
Beamerboy TV
Canton Parker
Furious Kitty
NaturalCauzes
Sam “Tech Girl” Wright
Podcast of the Year Award
“African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe”
“History of South Africa”
“Popcorn & Cheese”
“True Crime South Africa”
“Wide Awake Podcast”
Thumb-stopping Award
Chris Rogers
Ricollin
Shandor Larenty
Stefan
Theblackwendy
Wiseman Zither
Best Creator Campaign Content Award
Belinda Gwala - Bernini: Made from Wine
Chris Rogers - Bonaqua: Chug Life
Gingerwithagopro - Samsung: S23 Ultra
Janey en Waney - kykNET : “Op my Eish” season 3
Sipho Muchindu - Carling Black Label: AbinBev: Most Awarded Beer
Pan-African Creator Award
Charity Ekezie
Kuda Rice
Mark Angel Comedy
Tilda Harris
Uncle Mo
DStv Creator of the Year Award
Darren Campher
Khanyisa Unfiltered
Mandz Not Hot
Nabilah Kariem
Shandor Larenty
Sifo The Cooking Husband
Siv Ngesi