The second DStv Content Creator Awards, in association with Samsung Galaxy, took place in Sandton on 9 September 2023 – and it was the ultimate celebration of content and content creators.
The ceremony was hosted by award-winning comedian and content creator Donovan Goliath who navigated the night with energy and humour.
Naturally, Mzansi’s hottest celebrities and content creators arrived in style and showed off some incredible looks on the purple carpet. The purple carpet saw personalities such as Lasizwe, Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena, Tums The Narrator, Kim Jayde, Candice Modiselle, Donovan Goliath, Justin de Nobrega, K Naomi, Farieda Metsileng, Matt Flax, Cassidy Nicholson, Karabo Poppy, Carol Ofori, Aisha Baker, Tumi Powerhouse, Lemii LoCo and more strut their stuff.
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
"Telling great stories is in our DNA, and partnering with the DStv Content Creator Awards aligns with who we are as a business. We see the need to enrich the lives of young storytellers and encourage them to tell their own stories in their own way. We are thrilled to be part of this journey for the second year running and even more excited to see the winners coming out of this year,"
says Tshepiso Sathekge, Senior Manager: Sponsorship, Multichoice SA.
The DStv Content Creator Awards is possible thanks to the commitment of like-minded brands and partners. A big shout-out to DStv, Samsung, 947, TikTok, Spotify, SOL, Steyn Entertainment, LIFT, Converse and One-eyed Jack. The journey of championing content creators is complete with their unwavering support.
To catch highlights from the night, hit up #DStvCCA on social media and head to the website for official event photos. A TV special of this year's show will air on DStv Catch-Up later this year; more details to follow.