1st KZN Entertainment Awards

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1st KZN Entertainment Awards
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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[]

Below list is nominees and winners. Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (double-dagger).[5][6][7]

Best Female Artist
Best Male Artist
Best Actress
Best Club DJ Male
  • Dlala Thukzin double-dagger
Newest Find
Best TV Presenter (Male)
  • Robert Marawa double-dagger
Comedian of the Year
  • Siyanda Maphumulo double-dagger
Best Promoter
  • Dogg DBN double-dagger
Best Producer
  • Mondli Ngcobo double-dagger
Event of the Year
  • Impucuzeko Maskandi Festival double-dagger
Best Telenovela
  • Imbewu the Seed double-dagger
Best Entertainment Writer
  • Charles Khuzwayo (Isolezwe) double-dagger
KZN’S Most Loved Cousin
  • Bonang Matheba double-dagger
Best TV Presenter (Female)
Coolest Hangout Spot
  • Eyadini Lounge double-dagger
Best Male Actor
  • SK Khoza double-dagger

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.
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