DStv Content Creator Awards: Influencer Nadia Jaftha wins big

Influencer Nadia Jaftha walked away as the biggest winner at the DStv Content Creator Awards with three wins.

DStv Content Creator Awards: Influencer Nadia Jaftha wins big

The inaugural DStv Content Creator Awards took place on Saturday 10 September at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg. Influencer Nadia Jaftha was the evening’s biggest winner after she walked away with three awards including the top prize, the Content of the Year Award. 

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INAUGURAL DSTV CONTENT CREATOR AWARDS 

The inaugural DStv Content Creator Awards were hosted by comedian Loyiso Madinga, who kept the audience entertained with his hilarious jokes. The awards opened with a performance from the Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio. 

The performances included popular sounds from the likes of Khanyisa Jaceni, Moghelingz, Chad Jones and the multi-talented, Robot Boii. 

Some of Mzansi’s A-listers all attended the awards including the likes of Lasizwe Dambuza, Donovan Goliath, Tamara Dey, Melanie Bala and Zanele Potelwa.

NADIA JAFTHA WINS BIG 

Cape Town-based influencer and actress Nadia Jaftha was the biggest winner at the DStv Content Creator Awards and walked away with three awards. Speaking on her win, Jaftha said it was an honour to be recognised for her craft. 

“Never in my wildest thoughts did I think that I would win three awards,” she said.

“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.”

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FULL LIST OF DSTV CONTENT CREATOR AWARDS WINNERS

Content of the Year Award: 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: Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar

Best Game/App Award: 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: Nonto Rubushe