1st KZN Entertainment Awards

1st KZN Entertainment Awards
Official poster
Date	December 15, 2020 (2020-12-15)
Venue	Durban ICC [1]
Country	South Africa
Presented by	Somizi Mhlongo Pearl Thusi
Television/radio coverage
Network	BET Africa
Related	Metro FM Awards
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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

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 Nomcebo Zikode ‡ Ci Ci Kelly Khumalo Holly Rey Babes Wodumo Shekinah Zandie Khumalo Zanda Zakuza	Best Male Artist Sjava ‡ Zakwe Tellaman Mlindo The Vocalist Nasty C Khuzani Riky Rick
Best Actress Dawn Thandeka King ‡ Nomzamo Mbatha Leleti Khumalo Ayanda Borotho Thuso Mbedu Thembi Mtshali-Jones Gugu Gumede	Best Club DJ Male Dlala Thukzin‡ Sun-El Musician DJ Sox DJ Bongs Andy X DJ Lag DJ Spectacular Culoe De Song
Newest Find Sithelo The DJ‡ Sbahle Qwabe Twins Blaq Diamond TNS Nondumiso Jozana Mnqobi Yazo	Best TV Presenter (Male) Robert Marawa‡
Comedian of the Year Siyanda Maphumulo‡ Sifiso Nene Carvin Goldstone Celeste Ntulo Felix Hlophe Thenjiwe Maphumulo	Best Promoter Dogg DBN‡ DJ Tira Junior Lavie Kgolo Da Guru Mjay Zama Wiseman Mnguni Xolani Mcineka
Best Producer Mondli Ngcobo‡ Sun-El Musician Lindani Gumede Campmasters DJ Lag Sketchy Bongo	Event of the Year Impucuzeko Maskandi Festival‡a Fact Durban Rocks Ink Kasi Durban Jazz Festival Last Dance Rage Splashy Fen Durban Spring Break Gagasi Beach Fest Ivyson Tour
Best Telenovela Imbewu the Seed‡ eHostela Uzalo Durban Gen	Best Entertainment Writer Charles Khuzwayo (Isolezwe)‡ Jabulani Langa (Daily Sun) Fanelesbonge Bengu (Isolezwe) Ntombi Makhoba (City Press) Sandile Makhoba (Ilanga) Lucky Cain (Ilanga)
KZN’S Most Loved Cousin Bonang Matheba‡ Cassper Nyovest Boity Thulo AKA Kwesta DJ Maphorisa Jub Jub Itumeleng Khune	Best TV Presenter (Female) Pearl Thusi ‡ Minnie Dlamini-Jones Nandi Madida Nomalanga Shozi Carishma Basday Anele Zondo Ayanda Thabethe
Coolest Hangout Spot Eyadini Lounge‡ Artizen Lounge Ten11 Egagasini Nembulas Place Scrapyard Mojos Views on 25 Max's Lifestyle	Best Male Actor SK Khoza‡ Simphiwe Majozi Bheki Mkwani Siyabonga Thwala Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu Sandile Dlamini Ntobeko Sishi Siyabonga Shibe

Presenters and Performers

Presenters

Name	Role
Somizi Mhlongo	Announcer for the 1st KZN Entertainment Awards
Pearl Thusi

Performers

Name(s)	Role	Performed
Sjava	Performers	"Ugogo"
Khuzani	Performer	"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.