by Thinus Ferreira
On Wednesday night MultiChoice and Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) announced the nominees for 2022's 4th DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards (MVCAs) that will take place after a 2-year absence again, on 25 June at the Sun Arena in Pretoria as a live awards show ceremony on the channel.
Mzansi Magic chose Lawrence Maleka to be the host, who is also up as a nominee in the Best TV presenter category.
"We're excited to be back on stage and on-screen for the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards," said Nyiko Shiburi, MultiChoice South Africa CEO.
The nominees for the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards are:
Favourite song
Zakes Bantwini and Kasango – Osama
Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa ft Ami Faku – Asibe Happy
Young Stunna ft Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa – Adiwele
Makhadzi ft Prince Benza – Ghanama
Big Zulu ft Intaba Yase Dubai and 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 and 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 Erasmus
Ntando Mahlangu
Pitso Mosimane
Temba Bavuma
Benni McCarthy
Favourite personality
Makhadzi
Shauwn Mkhize
Connie Ferguson
DBN Gogo
LaSizwe