Earlier today, journalists from across Mzansi came together in Sandton for an announcement that confirmed industry whispers that one of South Africa’s biggest entertainment channels was launching its own awards ceremony.
Speaking to media at the launch event, M-Net Director of Local Entertainment Channels Reneilwe Sema said “Our audiences are involved, loyal, vocal and highly engaged especially in relation to their favourite personalities. Social media comes alive as they share their comments and opinions on the trend-setters, news-makers and heavy-hitters of pop culture. So to be able to organise and host a gala whose entire focus is on those stars, we believe we can give our viewers an evening of stand-out performance, red-carpet glamour and unforgettable truly Mzansi-styled magic.”
And so the DStvMVCA (DSTV Mzansi Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards) were born…
#DStvMVCA DSTV Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards have commenced with @Bonang_M pic.twitter.com/X92KqKlUwi
— Louise McAuliffe (@LaMaZingMedia) June 20, 2017
The launch event was hosted by media darling Bonang Matheba, who will also be hosting the main ceremony in August.
Woooohoooooooo!!!!!!!! 🍾🍾 https://t.co/gnWY2JQ978
— Bonang B* Matheba (@bonang_m) June 20, 2017
Viewers who vote will also stand a chance to win a number of fantastic prizes including cash and a car.
Introducing #DStvMVCA Mzansi! A brand new awards show by @DStv & @MNet x #MzansiMagic where you’ll determine winners in ten categories! pic.twitter.com/aYvf5WXdFH
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Come 26 August 2017, we will get to find out which sports personality, DJ, actor, actress, presenter and more Mzansi magic viewers are feeling.
Seeing as voting opens tonight, check out the DSTV Mzansi Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards nominees:
Song of the Year
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “SONG OF THE YEAR” sponsored by @Vodacom Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @dstv pic.twitter.com/gReFA89i2W
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
TV Presenter
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “TV PRESENTER”
Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @dstv pic.twitter.com/dgR9Atz0Je— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Comedian
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “COMEDIAN”
Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @DStv pic.twitter.com/cq8fK4KXPj— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Rising Star
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “RISING STAR”
Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @DStv pic.twitter.com/gdaxfY9ldM— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Radio Personality
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “RADIO PERSONALITY”
Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @DStv pic.twitter.com/R90UsWfORU— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Actor
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “ACTOR”
Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @DStv pic.twitter.com/zqV7HLocWQ— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Actress
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “ACTRESS”
Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @DStv pic.twitter.com/1HCu6HeUKO— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Music Artist or Group
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: ” MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP” Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @DStv pic.twitter.com/E7ojoMfWMU
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
DJ
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “DJ” Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @DStv pic.twitter.com/JCoNNp4LU4
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Sports Personality
Announcing the nominees for #DStvMVCA: “SPORTS PERSONALITY” Voting opens at midnight tonight! cc @DStv pic.twitter.com/ACtApoQ2iP
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
There is also the Life Changer category – the sole aim of which is to recognize and celebrate ordinary people making an impact in local communities. If you know such a person, you can visit the Mzansi magic website to nominate them.
There is no voting in this category and the winner will be chosen by the sponsor but nominees stand in line to take R50,000 home.
#DStvMVCA LIFE CHANGER AWARD is sponsored by @1Lifedirect & the winner is decided by the sponsor and @DStv. There’s no voting here. pic.twitter.com/cuA8iuMUHB
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 20, 2017
Voting opens Wednesday 21 June 2017 at 00:00 and the main ceremony will take place on 26 August 2017.
Main image credit: instagram.com/bonang_m
