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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]

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

Name Role
Somizi Mhlongo Announcer for the 1st KZN Entertainment Awards
Pearl Thusi

Performers

Name(s) Role Performed
Sjava Performers "Ugogo"
Khuzani Performer "Ijele"

Controversy

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

References

  1. ^ "KZN Entertainment Awards 2020 - Durban ICC - Events and Entertainment Venue". ICC. 15 December 2020.
  2. ^ Masego Seemela (28 January 2021). "KZN Entertainment Awards to be broadcast on BET on January 30". Times LIVE.
  3. ^ Bukola (8 December 2020). "Somizi Mhlongo and Pearl Thusi to host KZN Entertainment Awards | Fakaza News". Fakaza News.
  4. ^ "Somizi and Pearl Thusi to co-host the Kwazulu Natal Entertainment Awards - Entertainment SA". Entertainment South Africa. 8 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Talent overload: All the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". The South African.
  6. ^ Bukola (17 December 2020). "See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". Fakaza News.
  7. ^ Malema, Poelano (December 17, 2020). "All the winners from the 2020 KZN Entertainment Awards". EastCoast Radio.
  8. ^ Nyhaba, Theo (27 April 2021). "Organisers fail to pay promised millions to artists". Sunday World.