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2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards
The 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards were the 4th annual DStv Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The ceremony was held at Sun Arena, South on June 25, 2022. The event recognized the biggest achievements in television, radio, music, sports, and comedy in South Africa. The nominations and host were revealed via a virtual livestream on April 14, 2022. Performances Presenters * Presley Chweneyagae and Nomsa Buthelezi — presented Favorite Comedian * Kwezi Ndlovu and Theo Baloyi - presented Favorite DJ * Ayanda Thabethe and Bryan Habana - presented Favorite sports personality * LaSizwe and Sannah Mchunu - presented Favorite rising star * Ntando Duma - presented Favorite TV presenter * Somizi and Vusi Kunene - presented Favorite music artist or group * Clement Moasa - presented Favorite song * Boity and Themba - presented Favorite radio personality * Nyiko Shiburi - presented Enriching Life Award * Lerato Kganyago and DJ Ph - presented Best Actor * T-Bo Touch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards
The 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards were the 3rd annual DStv Magic Viewers Choice Awards that took place on March 14, 2020, at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg. The event recognized the biggest achievements in television, radio, music, sports, and comedy in South Africa. Winners and Nominees The nominations were announced on 28 November 2019, at the Multichoice Magic City in Randburg, Johannesburg. Favourite Personality of the Year Bonang Matheba * Somizi Mhlongo * Anele Mdoda * Nomzamo Mbatha * Sho Madjozi Favourite Song of the Year Prince Kaybee (featuring Indlovukazi, Supta and Afro Brotherz) – "Gugulethu" * Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Njelic – "Nana Thula" * Sjava – "Umama" * Nasty C (featuring Rowlene) – "SMA" * Kaygee DaKing & Bizizi (featuring Killer Kau) – "Kokota" Favourite TV Presenter Moshe Ndiki *Nomsa Buthelezi Favourite comedian Siyanda Maphumulo *Celeste Ntuli *Skhumba Hlope Favourite Rising Star Kabza De Small * Wiseman Mncu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boity
Boitumelo Thulo (born April 28, 1990), popularly known as Boity, is a South African television personality, rapper, actress, businesswoman and model. In 2019, Thulo was named as one of ''Forbes'' Africa's 30 Under 30 for her contribution in the music and entertainment sector. She came to spotlight after the release of her debut single ''"Wuz Dat"'' in 2018 featuring Nasty C. In 2020, she signed a record deal with Def Jam Africa and release her EP ''4436''. The EP was nominated for Best Hip Hop Album at the 27th South African Music Awards. Early life Thulo was born in Potchefstroom, North West, where she was raised by her maternal grandmother. She is the only daughter of Modiehi Thulo, her mother. Thulo studied psychology and criminology at Monash University, but later dropped out because her mother was unable to pay for her varsity fees. She then signed to a casting agency which resulted in her in appearing on a Wimpy commercial in 2010. Career Film and television Thu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zikhona Sodlaka
Zikhona Sodlaka (born 7 June 1985 in Mthatha) is a South African actress best known for her starring roles in television series such as ''Shooting Stars'', '' Rhythm City'', ''Soul City'', ''Intsika'' and ''Montana''. Sodlaka once got a nominated for the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA). She is prominent actress of South Africa in ''Tsha Tsha'', ''Igazi'', '' Generations''. and the film, ''The Two of Us'' and '' Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom''. Early life Sodlaka was born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, she grew up in KwaZulu-Natal. She attended school at Excelsior SSS and left in grade 9. She received the rest of her schooling at Warriors Rust high school in Margate. She went to Shepstone College where she did her tertiary education and studied Business Admin. She got her diploma and proceeded to Johannesburg and registered as an IT Student and did Computer Programming at Havtec before moving on to pursue her passion for art. Filmography television * ''Aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leanne Manas
Leanne Manas (born 14 October 1978) is a South African businesswoman and TV presenter at the SABC especially known as the anchor of the flagship show, Morning Live. She was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency in January 2019. In 2022, Leanne was honoured with a Knighthood of the French National Order of Merit from the French Government for her contribution to journalism, media and various important charitable projects that she has worked on. In 2023 Leanne she was awarded with the SA Style Award in the Media category and also received the Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Institutes “Bring her up Award” in the category Excellence in Social Impact Award for her contribution to Impactful Broadcasting and Journalism in South Africa. Glamour Magazine named Leanne the 2023 Icon Glamour Woman of the year award. ” Education Manas has a BA (Hons) in English and Communications and a diploma in Speech and Drama teaching from Trinity College London. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riky Rick
Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado (20 July 1987 23 February 2022), known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, singer and producer. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records and a member of Boyz N Bucks and he's well known of his hit songs like boss zonke and Nafukwa He came into the limelight between 2009 and 2010, when he dropped mixtapes such as ''The Comeback Kid'' and ''Last Summer'' with Da L.E.S. Life and career 19872014: Early life and early career Rikhado Chifaro Makhado was born on 20 July 1987. He was raised in KwaMashu township near Durban, Natal. His childhood friends described him as a creative individual who was entrepreneurial, kind and artistically gifted, even at a young age. Makhado's music career actually began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie. It was by Fassie's side that Makhado was inspired to make his own music. That is when he released his first single "Barbershop" featuring Da L.E.S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Zulu
Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper, songwriter and actor. He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016. He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 and Zulu released his debut album, ''Ushun Wenkabi'' (2018) and '' Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe'' (2019). Zulu's third studio album '' Ichwane Lenyoka'' (2021), spawned three chart-topping singles " Mali Eningi", "Inhlupheko" and "Umuzi eSandton". Its lead single "Mali Eningi", was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Zulu also appeared in the television shows ''Isibaya'', ''One Mic'' (2017-2020), ''Uzalo'' (2020) and ''Isithembiso''. His accolades include seven South African Hip Hop Awards, and one South African Music Award. Early life Siyabonga Nene was born and raised in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. He grew up listening to Maskandi and Isichathamiya music, influenced by Ladysmith Black Mambazo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Stunna
Sandile Msimango, popularly known by his stage name Young Stunna is a South African singer. He is known for his hit singles "Bopha" and "Adiwele". He has also extensively worked with record producers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small. Education He attended Benoni West Primary and Lee Rand High School in Benoni. He completed his matric at Unity Secondary School in Daveyton. Early life Young Stunna was born in Daveyton, South Africa and grew up in a Christian family and often sang in the church choir. His mother was a vocalist and his father owned a tavern which had a jukebox. Spending time at the tavern on weekends exposed him to all types of genres, including RnB and Kwaito. Career He started making music at the age 13 and took the decision to pursue music as a career. He was initially a hip-hop musician from 2012 before switching to amapiano. He got the name Young Stunna from his fans in Daveyton where he grew up. He rose to fame earlier in 2021 as part of the piano hub roster-w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ami Faku
Amanda Faku (born May 28, 1993) is a South African singer, performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Port Elizabeth. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017 and prior getting recognition in the music industry. After she signed a record deal with The Vth Season, Ami released her debut studio album ''Imali'' (2019), debuted number one in South Africa. Life and career Early childhood At the age of 6, Faku had developed a strong passion for music. She started singing at a house church which her father pastored and is influenced by the church, reggae, and hip hop. She later started recording music in early 2012 where her producer only lived a few blocks away from her house. Career beginnings (2017-2019) In 2017, she competed in the TV talent show, ''The Voice SA'', which was her major breakthrough in the music industry. Though she did not win, she was signed by The Vth Season record label. 2019-present:''Imali'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Maphorisa
Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe (born ), known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. As a record producer with a blend of house music, amapiano and afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists, including Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small and Era Istrefi. He was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records prior to establishing his own record label, BlaqBoy Music. He rose to stardom after producing several hit singles for artists of multiple music genres, such as Uhuru ("Y-Tjukuta"), Kwesta ("Ngud'"), Busiswa ("Lahla"), DJ Zinhle ("My name Is"), Professor ("Jezebel") and Shekinah ("Suited"). Career In September 2018, he released a single "Midnight Starring" featuring Moonchild Sanelly, DJ Tira and Busiswa. At the 2018 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he received two nominations: Favourite Song Of the Year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osama (song)
"Osama" is a song by South African singer Zakes Bantwini and Kasango, released on September 10, 2021, as a lead single from Bantwini's third studio album ''Ghetto King''. It was produced by Bonga Ntozini, Kasmario Ike Fankis, and Zakhele Madida. The song debuted number one in South Africa, where it remained for ten weeks. An official music video for "Osama" was released on December 31, 2021, directed by Darion 4K. Within 10 month's of its release, the song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa with more than 120 000 thousand units sold. Background Zake's teased "Osama" on his mix playlist at Kunye event, released date was announced via his Twitter account which was set to be released on September 21, 2021. Due to high demand from fans the song was rescheduled to September 10. Commercial performance The song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa. Composition "Osama" was written by Zakhele Madida, Bonga Ntozini, Nana Atta, and Kasmario Ike Fankis. The song's lyrics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanama
"Ghanama" is a single by South African singer and songwriter Makhadzi Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona (born June 30, 1996), known by her stage name Makhadzi, is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior pursuing a music career as a singer, while she ..., featuring Prince Benza, released on 7 July 2021, through Open Mic Productions. The song was certified double platinum in South Africa. Critical reception The song was certified platinum in South Africa and surpassed over million streams on Spotify. Accolades ! , - , 2022 , "Ghanama" , Favourite Song , , Controversy Initially the song was set to be released by Makhadzi featuring King Monada, and Prince Benza. After the song was recorded, was teased on online platform and it received position feedback. Later after the song was about to be released King Monada had a fight with Makhadzi over a song ownership, who claimed it to be his song. In 7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |