1st KZN Entertainment 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]

1st KZN Entertainment Awards
Official poster
DateDecember 15, 2020 (2020-12-15)
VenueDurban ICC[1]
CountrySouth Africa
Presented bySomizi Mhlongo
Pearl Thusi
Television/radio coverage
NetworkBET Africa
RelatedMetro FM Awards

Winners and nominees

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
Best Actress
Best Club DJ Male
  • Dlala Thukzin
Newest Find
Best TV Presenter (Male)
  • Robert Marawa
Comedian of the Year
  • Siyanda Maphumulo
Best Promoter
  • Dogg DBN
Best Producer
  • Mondli Ngcobo
Event of the Year
  • Impucuzeko Maskandi Festival
Best Telenovela
  • Imbewu the Seed
Best Entertainment Writer
  • Charles Khuzwayo (Isolezwe)
KZN’S Most Loved Cousin
  • Bonang Matheba
Best TV Presenter (Female)
Coolest Hangout Spot
  • Eyadini Lounge
Best Male Actor
  • SK Khoza

Presenters and Performers

Presenters
NameRole
Somizi MhlongoAnnouncer for the 1st KZN Entertainment Awards
Pearl Thusi

Performers
Name(s) Role Performed
SjavaPerformers"Ugogo"
KhuzaniPerformer"Ijele"

Controversy

In April 2021, it was announced that the organizers failed to pay the artist their prizes.[8]

References
  1. "KZN Entertainment Awards 2020 - Durban ICC - Events and Entertainment Venue". ICC. 15 December 2020.
  2. Masego Seemela (28 January 2021). "KZN Entertainment Awards to be broadcast on BET on January 30". Times LIVE.
  3. Bukola (8 December 2020). "Somizi Mhlongo and Pearl Thusi to host KZN Entertainment Awards | Fakaza News". Fakaza News.
  4. "Somizi and Pearl Thusi to co-host the Kwazulu Natal Entertainment Awards - Entertainment SA". Entertainment South Africa. 8 December 2020.
  5. "Talent overload: All the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". The South African.
  6. Bukola (17 December 2020). "See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". Fakaza News.
  7. Malema, Poelano (December 17, 2020). "All the winners from the 2020 KZN Entertainment Awards". EastCoast Radio.
  8. Nyhaba, Theo (27 April 2021). "Organisers fail to pay promised millions to artists". Sunday World.
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