The third Annual DStv Content Creator Awards took place at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg on Saturday, 12 October, celebrating the best in digital content creation. The star-studded event attracted creators, fans, and industry leaders for a night of celebration and recognition of the most innovative and engaging content creators across South Africa. The energy was electric, and the purple carpet sizzled as Mzansi’s hottest celebrities and creators made their entrance.
This year’s awards were hosted by the dynamic Anele Mdoda, who brought her signature wit and charisma to the stage – and looked incredible on the purple carpet. The purple carpet was filled with even more famous faces from South Africa’s entertainment scene. Among those who turned heads included thee night’s big winners like Grace Mondlana, Nabilah Kariem, Darren Campher, Coachella Randy, Joshua Rubin, Bella Monsoon, Sifo The Cooking Husband, and the legendary Gcina Mhlophe.
Other notable stars who walked the carpet include Lasizwe, Moonchild Sanelly, Bontle Modiselle, K Naomi, Mihlali, 947’s Bolele Polisa, Msizi James, Chanley Wong and Thabile TTO, Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane, Tumi Morake, Kim Jayde, and many others.
Adding a splash of colour and glamour to the evening, drag queens Manila Von Teez and Ina Propriette graced the purple carpet alongside notable personalities like Farieda Metsileng, Courtnae Paul, Cassidy Nicholson, Nina Hastie, Phaello Tshabalala, Jon Savage, Zinhle ‘Zee’ Mofokeng, Sinaye Kotobe, Lebohang Lephatsoana, and Danny Painter.