Brief
Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards honor South African creators
The ceremony celebrated winners in categories from comedy to automotive content, with Manuela Dias de Deus highlighting the partnership with Samsung.
By Felo News Desk · Published
This weekend, South Africa’s content creator community gathered at The Galleria in Sandton for the 2026 Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards, hosted by Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane, according to bizcommunity.com.
Grace Mondlana received the Samsung Galaxy Creator of the Year Award, while Sine Mbangata (@Sine_rsa_) won the Emerging Creator Award backed by Creator Club. The BYD People's Choice Award went to Olwethu Ncapayi. Awards spanned 20 categories, including Dance Creator (Chad Jones), Style (Yasmin Furmie), 947 Sound of Tomorrow (Mikhalé Jones), Best Social Series (Vafa Naraghi), and Automotive Content (Tebogo Moropa).
Other winners included Ikho Kweba (Best Comedy Content Creator), Vafa Naraghi (Thumbstopping Award), Lindokuhle Madlingozi (@Lindosasmr) (Wildcard Award), and Lasizwe (YouTube Creator of the Year). Brands such as Le Creuset, Telkom, BYD, and Cars.co.za were recognized in collaboration categories.
Manuela Dias de Deus, founder of the Content Creator Awards and One‑eyed Jack, said the event showcased industry talent and highlighted Samsung Galaxy’s role as a creative tool. She added that the partnership aims to support South Africa’s creator community.
Key facts
- Grace Mondlana won Samsung Galaxy Creator of the Year (bizcommunity.com)
- The ceremony was held at The Galleria in Sandton, hosted by Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane (bizcommunity.com)
- Awards covered 20 categories ranging from comedy to automotive content (bizcommunity.com)
- Manuela Dias de Deus highlighted the partnership with Samsung Galaxy (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “All the 2026 Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards winners”
