Official Kinuthia among six Kenyans nominated for TikTok Creator Awards

Six Kenyan social media personalities, among them Official Kinuthia, have been nominated for the 2023 TikTok Creator Awards set to go down on February 9, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Rugby player-turned-TikTok star Dennis Ombachi aka the Roaming Chef was named the overall winner of TikTok's inaugural Top Creator 2022 award ceremony.

The awards last year were held at a colourful ceremony at the Mövenpick Hotel and Residences in Nairobi, and were hosted by former TV presenter and PR guru Anyiko Owoko.

Ombachi is expected to attend the second edition of the ceremony in South Africa to handover an award.

During December 2023, TikTok fans were asked to vote for their favourite creators on the platform, and winners were chosen by public vote and a TikTok judging panel, with one winner emerging from each category.

Bianca Sibiya, Head of Content Operations for TikTok in Sub-Saharan Africa, said: "TikTok champions creativity and connects people globally. Our platform empowers anyone to become a creator and share their stories, while building careers. These awards are designed to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation of talent to take Africa to the world."

Below are the other nominees for the 2023 TikTok Creator Awards:

1. Nezcatt (South Africa)
2. stoneavenuee (Nigeria)

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)

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

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

1. OfficialKinuthia (Kenya)
2. @olaoflagos_ (Nigeria)

Africa Rising creator of the year in Sub-Saharan Africa

1. Afrolecia (Haircare South Africa)
2. Nairobidisclosure (Food Kenya)

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

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