All the winners at the inaugural DStv content creator awards All the winners at the inaugural DStv content creator awards Local celebrities, invited guests and nominees all made their way to The Galleria in Sandton to shine a light on South Africa’s favourite content creators for the inaugural DStv Content Creator Awards. Hosted by comedian Loyiso Madinga, the awards brought to life some of the most-viewed social media reels and videos in the form of an opening dance piece, choreographed by Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio. beauty The best beauty looks from the MTV VMAs 2022 Read more The highlights of the blue carpet included Melanie Bala, Robot Boii, Lasizwe, Bontle and Candice Modiselle, Nadia Jaftha, Donovan Goliath, Kim Jayde, Zanele Potelwa, Banele Ndaba, Chanley Wong, Roxy Burger, Coconut Kelz, Chad Jones and Tamara Dey. The biggest winner of the evening was Nadia Jaftha, who not only bagged the biggest award of the evening, the DStv Content of the Year Award, but also took home the Comedy Award and Thumb-stopping Award. Speaking about her win, Nadia said: “It is an honour to win such an award, and never in my wildest thoughts did I think that I would win three awards. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and to everyone who voted for any of the amazing content creators who were nominees in their respective categories.” When accepting her award, Nadia called her mom live on stage. “Mommy, I won an award,” an elated Nadia said. “You are just the best,” her mom responded proudly. CEO of the DStv Content Creator Awards, Manuela Dias de Deus, commented: “These awards validate the hard work and determination that every single content creator in the room and those at home put into the content they create, and I would like to thank every single creator, our title sponsor, DStv, and all the other sponsors who put everything behind these awards.” See the full list of winners below: Content of the Year Award presented by DStv: Nadia Jaftha SOL Best Content Creator Award: Lemii Loco Thumb-Stopping Award: Nadia Jaftha Emerging Kasi Content Creator Award: Ms Lanii Kasi Content Creator Award: Nathan Molefe Alter Ego Award: Coconut Kelz Comedy Award: Nadia Jaftha Cause Award: Siv Ngesi (Sanitary Pad Vending Machine) Netwerk24 Smaakmaker: Qman & Borrie How I Shot It Award: Donovan Goliath Social Commentary Award:Slaying Goliath Podcast of the Year: Our Love Journey With Mpoomy & Brenden Stitch Award: Yasien Fredericks Performance Award (Music/Dance): Rudi Smit Film/Festival/Event Art Award: Daniel Rheed Pop Culture Art Award: Falko Fantastic Best Brand-owned Platform presented by Meltwater: Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar Best Game/App Award presented by INJOZI: Savanna Cider Launches Gugu Best Influencer Campaign Award: My Kreepy Teacher (Retroviral) Fitness Award: Zinhle Masango Beauty Award: Phaello Tshabalala Fashion & Style Award: Kim Jayde Foodie Award: Lorna Maseko Automotive Award: Muzi Sambo Everything Cars Best Reaction Video presented by DStv: Nonto Rubushe Via IOL. Subscribe celebrity Recent stories by: IOL On our Autumn beauty radar: The ultimate guide to skin & hair care Legacy Meets Tomorrow: Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 Bridges Generations Bonang Matheba to host the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town Here’s how you can manage hot flushes during menopause Tips to help you stay sober and champion Sober October with ease GLAMOUR Recommends All the head-turning looks at the MTV VMA’s 2022 Meet the 6 finalists of the Veuve Cliquot Bold Woman Award SA Our favourite looks from the DStv Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Awards