We are excited to announce the nominees of the annual #TopCreator2023 - 2nd annual award ceremony that recognises and awards TikTok creators across Sub-Saharan Africa for the immense talent and creativity they brought to the platform in 2023. For this momentous celebration, we have a list of the best content creators across Southern Africa who will stand a chance of being crowned TikTok #TopCreator2023. The awards ceremony takes place in Johannesburg on 9 February 2024.

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Here’s how you can vote

  • Public voting takes place from 16 December 2023 until 23:59 on 23 December 2022.
  • You can submit two votes, per category, per day
  • Click here to vote

Here are your nominees:

Sports creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. Boxtoboxregista (Kenya)
  2. Nezcatt (South Africa)
  3. stoneavenuee (Nigeria)


Gaming creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. khalamanja_ (Nigeria)
  2. _someothergirl (Kenya)
  3. tacticalceza (Nigeria)


Entertainment creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. Sachi_himes96 (South Africa)
  2. Lifestory328 (Kenya)
  3. Elsuizzanne (Nigeria)


Lifestyle and Education creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. Foodstakenya (Kenya)
  2. _iremide (Nigeria)
  3. SiyaBunny (South Africa)


Trailblazer of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. Mumbo repairs (South Africa)
  2. OfficialKinuthia (Kenya)
  3. @olaoflagos_ (Nigeria)


Africa Rising creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. Afrolecia (Haircare South Africa)
  2. footytoolnaija (Sports Nigeria)
  3. Nairobidisclosure (Food Kenya)


Publisher of the Year in Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. PulseNigeria247 (Nigeria)
  2. Startimeskenya (Kenya)
  3. Netflixza (South Africa)
  4. Foodiesofsa (South Africa)
  5. WWTaste (South Africa)
  6. SuperSport (South Africa)
  7. PulseSports (Nigeria)
  8. jointribe_gg (Nigeria)
  9. Netflixnigeria (Nigeria)


Song of the Year in Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. Tyler ICU & Tumelo_za - Mnike (feat. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA & Tyron Dee)
  2. Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava & Big Zulu - Umbayimbayi
  3. Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo & Justin 99 - Yahyuppiyah(feat.Pcee, EeQue & Chley)
  4. Guchi & Loud Behaviour - Notice Me
  5. Pcee, S'gija Disciples & Zan'Ten - Kilimanjaro ( Feat. Justin 99, Mema_Percent & Mr JazziQ)
  6. Khaid & Boy Spyce - Carry Me Go (Sped Up)
  7. Khaid - Anabella (Sped Up)
  8. Asake - Lonely At the Top
  9. Spyro - Who is your guy?
  10. Adekunle Gold & Zinoleesky - Party No Dey Stop
  11. Jux & Diamond Platnumz - Enjoy
  12. Jay Melody - Sawa
  13. Platform TZ - Wivu
  14. Alikiba - Mahaba
  15. Bruce Africa - You


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