1st KZN Entertainment Awards
1st KZN Entertainment Awards | |
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Date | December 15, 2020 |
Venue | Durban ICC[1] |
Country | South Africa |
Presented by | Somizi Mhlongo Pearl Thusi |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | BET Africa |
Related | Metro FM Awards |
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
[edit]Below list is nominees and winners. Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[5][6][7]
Best Female Artist
| Best Male Artist
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Best Actress
| Best Club DJ Male
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Newest Find
| Best TV Presenter (Male)
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Comedian of the Year
| Best Promoter
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Best Producer
| Event of the Year
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Best Telenovela
| Best Entertainment Writer
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KZN’S Most Loved Cousin
| Best TV Presenter (Female)
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Coolest Hangout Spot
| Best Male Actor
|
Presenters and Performers
[edit]Presenters
[edit]Name | Role |
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Somizi Mhlongo | Announcer for the 1st KZN Entertainment Awards |
Pearl Thusi |
Performers
[edit]Name(s) | Role | Performed |
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Sjava | Performers | "Ugogo" |
Khuzani | Performer | "Ijele" |
Controversy
[edit]In April 2021, it was announced that the organizers failed to pay the artist their prizes.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "KZN Entertainment Awards 2020 - Durban ICC - Events and Entertainment Venue". ICC. 15 December 2020.
- ^ Masego Seemela (28 January 2021). "KZN Entertainment Awards to be broadcast on BET on January 30". Times LIVE.
- ^ Bukola (8 December 2020). "Somizi Mhlongo and Pearl Thusi to host KZN Entertainment Awards | Fakaza News". Fakaza News.
- ^ "Somizi and Pearl Thusi to co-host the Kwazulu Natal Entertainment Awards - Entertainment SA". Entertainment South Africa. 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Talent overload: All the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". The South African.
- ^ Bukola (17 December 2020). "See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". Fakaza News.
- ^ Malema, Poelano (December 17, 2020). "All the winners from the 2020 KZN Entertainment Awards". EastCoast Radio.
- ^ Nyhaba, Theo (27 April 2021). "Organisers fail to pay promised millions to artists". Sunday World.