Makhadzi leads nominations as DStv’s Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards returns

The next red carpet on the South African event calendar is… a blue carpet, chosen to represent the official colour for DStv as the pay-tv service gears up to host the Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Awards ceremony after a two-year hiatus.

The event venue, date and nominees were revealed at an intimate event in Inanda, Sandton hosted by Big Brother Mzansi host, Lawrence Maleka.

Maleka – who played the beloved Zolani in 1Magic’s ‘The River’ – will also serve as the official host for the DStv Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Awards (DSTVMVCA) which are set to take place at the Sun Arena in Pretoria on 25 June 2022.

The awards will also be broadcast live on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161).

The evening’s winners will all be stars who have been voted for by the South African public and the DMVCAs will seek to honour the top achievers who have made their mark over the past two years in television, radio, music, sports and comedy.

Stars won’t be the only ones walking away with something as DStv viewers also stand a chance to win one of three KIA vehicles if they have voted for their favourite stars.

There are a number of ways to vote, including voting via the MyDStv App and on the dedicated “dstvmvca” portal on the mzansimagic.tv website.

Voting closes on 11 June 2022.

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“We are excited to be back on stage and on screen for the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards. The nominees are all deserving but the only way to make sure your favourite wins is to vote! Through the MyDStv App and on the Mzansi Magic website you can make your voice heard and guarantee that your star of choice walks away with an award,” said Nyiko Shiburi, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa.

All eyes will be on the DSTVMVCA blue carpet as fans weigh in on what the evening’s guests have chosen to wear after a recently reignited interest in pop culture, the entertainment industry and the fanfare of red carpets.

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Sparked by the much-talked-about Bridgerton South Africa launch and that of Shomax’s Real Housewives of Lagos, which boasted a beautiful pink carpet, one can’t help but anticipate what DSTVMVCA may have to offer at the intersections of fashion and entertainment.  

Here is the complete list of nominees for the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards:

Favourite Song

• Zakes Bantwini & Kasango – Osama
• Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ft Ami Faku – Asibe Happy
• Young Stunna ft Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa – Adiwele
• Makhadzi ft Prince Benza – Ghanama
• Big Zulu ft Intaba Yase Dubai & Riky Rick – Imali Eningi  

Favourite TV Presenter

• Motshidisi Mohono
• Lawrence Maleka
• Leanne Manas
• Thembekile Mrototo
• Thuso Motaung

Favourite Comedian

• Skhumba Hlophe
• Mpho Popps
• Celeste Ntuli
• Nina Hastie
• Mashabela

Favourite Rising Star

• Hope Mbhele
• Young Stunna
• Uncle Vinny
• Daliwonga
• Kwenzo Ngcobo

Favourite Radio Personality

• Thomas Msengana & Skhumba
• Selby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize
• Lerato Kganyago
• Thando Thabethe
• Sphectacula & DJ Naves

Favourite Actor

• Abdul Khoza
• Zolisa Xaluva
• Thapelo Sebogodi
• Bonko Khoza
• Vusi Kunene

Favourite Actress

• Sannah Mchunu
• Zikhona Sodlaka
• Deli Malinga
• Shoki Mmola
• Thembi Seete

Favourite Music Artist/Group

• Makhadzi
• Hle
• Zakes Bantwini
• Big Zulu
• Scorpion Kings

Favourite DJ

• Scorpion Kings
• DBN Gogo
• Major League DJz
• De Mthuda
• DJ Shimza

Favourite Sports Personality

• Rassie Erasmsus
• Ntando Mahlangu
• Pitso Mosimane
• Temba Bavuma
• Benni McCarthy

Favourite Personality

• Makhadzi
• Shauwn Mkhize
• Connie Ferguson
• DBN Gogo
• LaSizwe