They have put South Africa on the digital map whether through their rhythmic dancing, music, or their unmatched skits and performance. South African content creators are winning over the world of TikTok.  

STARS COME OUT

This year, The Galleria venue in Sandton was alight with colours of purple and pink as the DStv Content Creator Awards, in Association with Samsung Galaxy, took centre stage. It wasn't just another awards night but the biggest night in South African content creation. With the awards' TikTok Live giving viewers online access to the glitz and glam. Mzansi's most powerful storyteller, author, playwright, and performer, Gcina Mhlophe, officially opened the awards by reading a beautiful poem and blessing the awards and all the attendees, nominees, and winners. Award-winning comedian and content creator, Donovan Goliath, hosted the awards and navigated the night with energy and humour. Live music was curated and performed by SA legends Black Motion. Some of the personalities spotted on the carpet included 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. 

A NIGHT WITH STARS

The show then kicked off with Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio lighting up the stage, accompanied by the Dance Award category nominees, 250Machine, Adriaan Hughes, Justin De Nobrega, Kelly KiKx, and Mr NT. Awards' founder, Manuela Dias de Deus, expressed her vision for the awards. Ami Faku gave a powerful solo performance, while Birth of Stars paid tribute to the LGBTQI+ community, showcasing the journey of three young SA creatives: Kamo WW, Coachella Randy, and Kagiso Mogola. Bontle Modiselle and Lasizwe teamed up to perform a killer skit, paying homage to Beyoncé's recent world tour, where she brought out Blue Ivy to perform the song "My Power". 

The 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards winners are:

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