1st KZN Entertainment Awards

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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
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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[edit]

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[edit]

Presenters[edit]

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

Performers[edit]

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

Controversy[edit]

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

References[edit]

  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.
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