The 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards nominees have been announced and it looks like it’s going to be a battle of the fan bases as six major Mzansi stars secured nominations from the popular global awards. Master KG, Zozibini Tunzi, Thuso Mbedu, Siya Kolisi, Bonang Matheba as well as social media sensation Wian van den Berg were recognised by the panel as some of the kids’ favourites.
Representing SA in the Favourite African Star category are Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, actress Thuso Mbedu and two-time nominee, philanthropist and Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi.
In the Favourite African Social Media Star category, entrepreneur and media personality Bonang Matheba and social media magician Wian van den Berg get to represent Mzansi against very strong competition, with the likes of social media sensation Elsa Majimbo from Kenya vying for the title.
‘Jerusalema’ hitmaker Master KG has been nominated in the Global Music Star category, representing African music against superstars such as David Guetta and Taylor Swift. Master KG didn’t waste time in starting to mobilise votes.
The start took to his Twitter to share the news of his nomination and urge fans to vote for him.
I’ve been nominated for a @Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award! 🏆 Vote for me using the hashtags in the image 👇 #KCA pic.twitter.com/xErDBc5mCl
— Jerusalema Deluxe Out Now!! (@MasterKGsa) February 3, 2021
AKA became the first SA rapper to win the award in 2019 when he scooped the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice’s Favourite SA Star award at a glitzy ceremony in LA. Last year’s awards saw Tsonga rapper Sho Madjozi’s proudly African attitude and colourful personality win in the Favourite African Star category.
