1st KZN Entertainment Awards
# 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.

## Winners and nominees

Below list is nominees and winners. Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).

| 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 | Announcer for the 1st KZN Entertainment Awards |

### 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.

