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.
Nomcebo Zikode
Sjava
  • * Zakwe
  • * Tellaman
  • * Mlindo The Vocalist
  • * Nasty C
  • * Khuzani
  • * Riky Rick
  • Dawn Thandeka King
  • *Nomzamo Mbatha
  • *Leleti Khumalo
  • *Ayanda Borotho
  • *Thuso Mbedu
  • *Thembi Mtshali-Jones
  • *Gugu Gumede
    		• Dlala Thukzin
  • *Sun-El Musician
  • * DJ Sox
  • * DJ Bongs
  • * Andy X
  • * DJ Lag
  • * DJ Spectacular
  • * Culoe De Song
    • Sithelo The DJ
  • * Sbahle
  • * Qwabe Twins
  • * Blaq Diamond
  • * TNS
  • * Nondumiso Jozana
  • * Mnqobi Yazo
    		• Robert Marawa
    Siyanda Maphumulo
  • * Sifiso Nene
  • * Carvin Goldstone
  • * Celeste Ntulo
  • * Felix Hlophe
  • * Thenjiwe Maphumulo
    		• Dogg DBN
  • * DJ Tira
  • * Junior Lavie
  • * Kgolo Da Guru
  • * Mjay Zama
  • * Wiseman Mnguni
  • * Xolani Mcineka
    • Mondli Ngcobo
    		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
    • Imbewu the Seed
  • * eHostela
  • * Uzalo
  • * Durban Gen
    		•  Charles Khuzwayo
    • * Jabulani Langa
    • * Fanelesbonge Bengu
    • * Ntombi Makhoba
    • * Sandile Makhoba
    • * Lucky Cain
    Bonang Matheba
    		Pearl Thusi
  • * Minnie Dlamini-Jones
  • * Nandi Madida
  • * Nomalanga Shozi
  • * Carishma Basday
  • * Anele Zondo
  • * Ayanda Thabethe
    • Eyadini Lounge
  • * Artizen Lounge
  • * Ten11
  • * Egagasini
  • * Nembulas Place
  • * Scrapyard
  • * Mojos
  • * Views on 25
  • * Max's Lifestyle
    		• SK Khoza
  • * Simphiwe Majozi
  • * Bheki Mkwani
  • * Siyabonga Thwala
  • * Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu
  • * Sandile Dlamini
  • * Ntobeko Sishi
  • * Siyabonga Shibe

    • Presenters and Performers

    Performers

    NameRolePerformed
    SjavaPerformers"Ugogo"
    KhuzaniPerformer"Ijele"

    Controversy

    In April 2021, it was announced that the organizers failed to pay the artist their prizes.