by Thinus Ferreira
After an absence of a year MultiChoice and Mzansi Magic are bringing back their DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards in 2020 for a third edition that will take place on Saturday 14 March and announced nominees on Thursday night.
M-Net in South Africa started the DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards in August 2017 and held it for a second time in November 2018, to promote and recognise South Africa's entertainment industry but didn't have the glitzy award show in 2019.
The 3rd DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards (DMVCA) will be a live broadcast on Saturday 4 March 2020 from the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, looking to honour biggest achievers across 11 entertainment categories.
Mzansi Magic announced the nominees on Thursday night with Prince Kaybee leading the most nominated list with three nominations for Favourite Song of the Year, Favourite DJ and Favourite Music Artist or Group.
That's followed with two nominations each for Kabza De Small for Favourite DJ and Favourite Rising Star, Sjava for Favourite Song of the Year and Favourite Music Artist or Group; and Sho Madjozi for Favourite Music Artist or Group and Favourite Personality.
"We are immensely proud of the growth of our industry and we are fully committed to celebrating our local stars, and we congratulate all of this year’s nominees. We look forward to putting on a great show," says Shirley Adonisi, Mzansi Magic acting channel director.
Viewers can vote on www.mzansimagic.tv/dstvmvca. The nominees for the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards are:
1. FAVOURITE SONG OF THE YEAR
A. De Mthuda & Njelic – Shesha
B. Prince Kaybee ft Indlovukazi, Supta & Afro Brotherz –
Gugulethu
C. Sjava - Umama
D. Nasty C ft Rowlene – SMA (Vol. 1)
E. Kaygee DaKing & Bizizi ft Killer Kau – Kokota
2. FAVOURITE TV PRESENTER
A. Motshidisi Mohono
B. Nomsa Buthelezi
C. Moshe Ndiki
D. Thomas Mlambo
E. Jub Jub
3. FAVOURITE COMEDIAN
A. Mpho Popps
B. Celeste Ntuli
C. Khanyisa Bunu
D. Skhumba Hlophe
E. Siyanda Maphumulo
4. FAVOURITE RISING STAR
A. Kabza De Small
B. Wiseman Mncube
C. Simthandile ‘SimTiger’ Tshabalala
D. Thato Moeng
E. Larona Moagi
5. FAVOURITE RADIO PERSONALITY
A. DJ Fresh
B. Kgomotso Matsunyane
C. Siphiwo ‘Spitch’ Nzawumbi
D. Seipati ‘Twasa’ Seoke
E. Khathide ‘Tshatha’ Ngobe
6. FAVOURITE ACTOR
A. Molefi Monaisa
B. Bheki Sibiya
C. Presley Chweneyagae
D. Warren Masemola
E. Masoja Msiza
7. FAVOURITE ACTRESS
A. Dawn Thandeka King
B. Zola Nombona
C. Florence Masebe
D. Sindi Dlathu
E. Tsholofelo Matshaba
8. FAVOURITE MUSIC ARTIST/GROUP
A. Prince Kaybee
B. Sjava
C. Sho Madjozi
D. King Monada
E. Dr Tumi
9. FAVOURITE DJ
A. DJ Maphorisa
B. DJ Speedsta
C. Prince Kaybee
D. DJ Sumbody
E. Kabza De Small
10. FAVOURITE SPORTS PERSONALITY
A. Thembi Kgatlana
B. Percy Tau
C. Siya Kolisi
D. Bongiwe Msomi
E. Refiloe Jane
11. FAVOURITE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
A. Bonang Matheba
B. Somizi Mhlongo
C. Anele Mdoda
D. Nomzamo Mbatha
E. Sho Madjozi
