1st KZN Entertainment Awards

The 1st KZN Entertainment Awards were held at Durban ICC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on December 15, 2020, were hosted by Somizi Mhlongo and Pearl Thusi, aired live on BET Africa.[2][3][4]

1st KZN Entertainment Awards
Official poster
DateDecember 15, 2020 (2020-12-15)
VenueDurban ICC[1]
CountrySouth Africa
Presented bySomizi Mhlongo
Pearl Thusi
Television/radio coverage
NetworkBET Africa
RelatedMetro FM Awards

Winners and nominees

Below list is nominees and winners. Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger ().[5][6][7]

Best Female Artist
Best Male Artist
Best Actress
Best Club DJ Male
  • Dlala Thukzin
Newest Find
Best TV Presenter (Male)
  • Robert Marawa
Comedian of the Year
  • Siyanda Maphumulo
    • Sifiso Nene
    • Carvin Goldstone
    • Celeste Ntulo
    • Felix Hlophe
    • Thenjiwe Maphumulo
Best Promoter
  • Dogg DBN
    • DJ Tira
    • Junior Lavie
    • Kgolo Da Guru
    • Mjay Zama
    • Wiseman Mnguni
    • Xolani Mcineka
Best Producer
  • Mondli Ngcobo
Event of the Year
  • Impucuzeko Maskandi Festival a
    • Fact Durban Rocks
    • Ink Kasi
    • Durban Jazz Festival
    • Last Dance
    • Rage
    • Splashy Fen
    • Durban Spring Break
    • Gagasi Beach Fest
    • Ivyson Tour
Best Telenovela
  • Imbewu the Seed
    • eHostela
    • Uzalo
    • Durban Gen
Best Entertainment Writer
  • Charles Khuzwayo (Isolezwe)
    • Jabulani Langa (Daily Sun)
    • Fanelesbonge Bengu (Isolezwe)
    • Ntombi Makhoba (City Press)
    • Sandile Makhoba (Ilanga)
    • Lucky Cain (Ilanga)
KZN’S Most Loved Cousin
Best TV Presenter (Female)
  • Pearl Thusi
    • Minnie Dlamini-Jones
    • Nandi Madida
    • Nomalanga Shozi
    • Carishma Basday
    • Anele Zondo
    • Ayanda Thabethe
Coolest Hangout Spot
  • Eyadini Lounge
    • Artizen Lounge
    • Ten11
    • Egagasini
    • Nembulas Place
    • Scrapyard
    • Mojos
    • Views on 25
    • Max's Lifestyle
Best Male Actor
  • SK Khoza
    • Simphiwe Majozi
    • Bheki Mkwani
    • Siyabonga Thwala
    • Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu
    • Sandile Dlamini
    • Ntobeko Sishi
    • Siyabonga Shibe

Presenters and Performers

Presenters

NameRole
Somizi MhlongoAnnouncer for the 1st KZN Entertainment Awards
Pearl Thusi

Performers

Name(s) Role Performed
SjavaPerformers"Ugogo"
KhuzaniPerformer"Ijele"

Controversy

In April 2021, it was announced that the organizers failed to pay the artist their prizes.[8]

References

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.