Grit, Blood, Sweat and Tears!!! Are
elements that Mzansi Viewers’ Choice nominees recognise and what they’ve
endured to get to where they are in their craft. Mzansi Magic brings the second
chapter of the award ceremony that aims to acknowledge and celebrate homegrown
talent in various entertainment streams.
At the DSTV Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards
(DMVCA) launch event held at Summer Place in Hyde Park, the Gqom sensation,
Destruction Boyz, and their smash hit, Omunye the dynamic Durban duo commanded
the spotlight. They also lead the nominees list with an impressive three nods;
for Song of the Year, Favourite Rising Star and Favourite Music Artist/Group.
It looks like they were right on the money when naming their breakout album Gqom is the Future!
Nipping close at the heels with two
nominations each are Prince Kaybee and Kagiso Rabada. The house music master
and Proteas fast bowler have been making waves and raking in the silverware
respectively – most definitely #livingourbestlife in 2018!
Prince Kaybee is nominated in the Song of
the Year and Favourite DJ categories, while Rabada appears in the Favourite
Sports Personality of the Year and Favourite Personality of the Year lists.
Rabada will have to beat stiff competition
from media darling Bonang Matheba, crowd favourite Papa Penny Ahee, Mzansi
sweetheart Nomzamo Mbatha and the flamboyant reality TV star Somizi Mhlongo.
“The DStv MVCA launched in 2017 to great
fanfare,” said Reneilwe Sema, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at
M-Net. “The calibre of nominees, is testament to the quality shows and
magnitude of the talent South Africa has to offer. With the viewers voting for
the favourites in every category - this is anyone’s race.”
Said Sema: “The DStv MVCA is a way for us
to give our viewers a platform to choose their favourite entertainers, who have
become a significant part of their daily lives. Another important aspect of the
awards is that they recognise both seasoned and new professionals, therefore
contributing to the growth of Mzansi talent.”
Last year, fan favourite Thembisa Mdoda
walked away with the gong for Mzansi’s ultimate favourite personality, a hotly
contested category that had fans furiously casting a combined one million votes
across categories.
This year there is the addition of a new
category, Favourite Personality of the Year, which will be awarded to a
personality that has gone above and beyond to have an impact in our society.
There’s also a hardworking and dedicated
community leader who will be bestowed the Life Changer award, courtesy of
headline sponsor 1LIFE. This is a person who has worked tirelessly and
passionately for the betterment of their community to create positive change.
Not only will they be honoured at the ceremony, but will also receive a cash
prize of R50,000 as a thank you!
Kia is also back as an associate sponsor,
joined by Castle Milk Stout.
Fans will be able to vote in 11 categories
and the nominee with the most votes out of all the categories will be named the
ultimate viewers’ choice. With so much love for their entertainment favourites,
let The Game of Votes begin – and may the best Fandom win!
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