The second edition of the DStv Content Creator Awards was a grand affair held on Saturday night at The Galleria in Sandton. The event saw content creators gracing the purple carpet in their finest attire.
Star-Studded Event
The event was attended by several personalities including Lasizwe, K Naomi, Julia Anastasopoulos, Pona Halo, Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena, Kim Jayde, Candice Modiselle, Matt Flax, Farieda Metsileng, Carol Ofori, Karabo Poppy, Kefilwe Mabote and Lemii LoCo.
The Winners
The 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards celebrated a diverse range of talents. Here are the winners:
- Cause/Social Commentary Award: Doctor Siya
- Funniest Content Creator Award: Ikho Kweba
- Visual Arts Award: Karabo Poppy
- Best Brand Collaboration Award: essenceMediacom for Gillette #IndodaCanShave
- Sports Fan Award: Lemii LoCo
- Fashion & Style Award: Kefilwe Mabote
- Emerging Creator Award presented by 947: God’s Butler
- Podcast of the Year Award presented by Spotify: Podcast and Chill with MacG
- Podcast Special Mention, presented by Spotify: African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe
- Automotive Award: Juliet Mc Guire
- Knowledge Sharing Award: Becoming Dr Andy
- Thumb-Stopping Award: Donovan Goliath
- The OG Award: Mihlali Ndamase
- Alter-Ego Award: Sipho2Skiits — August (That Mozambican Dude)
- Foodie Award: Mush Kitchen
- Travel & Lifestyle Award presented by LIFT: Wander with Iana
- Dance Award: Justin de Nobrega
- Sol Content Creator Award: Mandisi
- Song of the Year Award: AKA ft. Nasty C – Lemons (Lemonade)
- DStv Content of the Year Award: Tums the Narrator
Encouraging Storytelling
Tshepiso Sathekge, senior manager: sponsorship, Multichoice SA, expressed excitement about partnering with the DStv Content Creator Awards for the second year. He emphasized the importance of encouraging young storytellers to share their stories in their unique way.