From trendsetter to song of the year: DStv Content Creator Awards winners

The third annual DStv Content Creator Awards lit up Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton during a memorable night celebrating the best in digital content.

Anele Mdoda, the host of the event, owned the stage and performances by Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio, Mandisi, Nina Hastie, Cassidy Nicholson, Lasizwe, Christall Kay and drag artists Manila von Teez and Ina Propriette added flair to the event and kept fans entertained.

Grammy-winning singer Tyla, who has been flying the flag high beyond our borders, scooped yet award in the Song of the Year Award category powered by 947.

Here’s the list of all the winners:

• Cause Award: Bella Monsoon for The Fight Against GBV.  This winner also received R10,000, compliments of DStv Stream.
• Thumb-stopping Award: The Black Wendy.
• Emerging Creator Award: Grace Mondlana.
• Song of the Year Award, powered by 947: Tyla - Water.
• Trendsetter Award: Coachella Randy.
• Storyteller Award: Josh Wide Awake for Inside South Africa’s Most Dangerous Neighbourhood.
• Social Commentary Award: Darren Campher.
• Podcast of the Year Award: African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe.
• Pan-African Creator Award: Mark Angel Comedy.
• Travel & Lifestyle Award: Chris Rogers. Chis also received a R10,000 LIFT wallet.
  
• Gaming Creator of the Year Award: Beamerboy TV.
• Foodie Award: Sifo The Cooking Husband.
• Fashion & Style Award: Nabilah Kariem.
• Beauty Award: Colour Me Simphiwe.
• Best Event After Movie Award: Rage Festival by G&G Productions.
• Spirit of Africa Award, presented by Amarula Premium African Gin: Colour Me Simphiwe.  She also won R20,000, compliments of Amarula Premium African Gin.
• Best Creator Campaign Content Award: Chris Rogers for Bonaqua Chug Life;
• DStv Content Creator of the Year Award: Sifo The Cooking Husband. Sifo also received R20,000 compliments of DStv.