South African actors Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku and Bonko Khoza are among the nominees for the seventh edition of the Africa Choice Awards.

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The nominations were recently announced at a media briefing held at Bryanston Rockets in Johannesburg. This year’s awards mark the first time the pan-African event will be hosted in South Africa.

Nokwe-Mseleku received a nomination in the Most Promising Female Star category, while Khoza is nominated for Male Movie Star of the Year, alongside Vuyo Dabula, Sphamandla Dhludhlu and Abdul Khoza.

Other South African nominees

Several South African personalities and brands were recognised across 30 categories. They include Bontle Modiselle and Lasizwe Dambuza for Social Star of the Year, Mo Flava and Zanele Potelwa for OAP of the Year, and Dawn Thandeka King and Kgomotso Christopher for Female Movie Star of the Year.

Other nominees include Linda Sokhulu, Lerato Mvelase, Thembi Seete and Gaisang Noge in the Female TV Star of the Year category, while Prince Grootboom, Clint Brink, Lunga Shabalala and Sandile Mahlangu are among the nominees for Male TV Star of the Year.

Reality TV personalities Sweet Guluva and Vuyiswa Nyauza were nominated in the Reality TV Star of the Year category.

According to organisers, nominees were selected through public submissions and an evaluation process conducted by an independent panel of media and industry professionals from six African countries.

“Africa Choice Awards is more than an awards ceremony, it is a continental movement designed to celebrate Africa’s voices, creators, innovators, and cultural influence on a global scale,” said Puni Modiboa, managing director of Mmina Tshipi Integrated Marketing Communication

“We are building a platform that not only recognises talent, but also contributes meaningfully to the growth of Africa’s creative economy, youth empowerment, tourism, and cultural diplomacy.”

The main Africa Choice Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 2026. Organisers said the exact date will be announced at a later stage.

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As the Knicks chase glory in the 2026 NBA Finals, you can rub elbows courtside with the biggest names who come out to cheer on the home team.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. just announced that the Knicks are auctioning off two seats on Celebrity Row, just off center court, to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation.

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The fundraiser for Game 3 against the Spurs, set for Monday, June 8, kicks off at noon Eastern on Thursday, June 4, and runs through 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. The auction is for Section VIP 10; Row: AA; Seats 25-26.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation connects children facing obstacles like serious health issues, homelessness, life in foster care and other challenges with life-changing experiences through the MSG Family of Companies – MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports and Sphere Entertainment. Since its inception in 2006, the Garden of Dreams Foundation has positively impacted the lives of over 480,000 young people.

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“The Garden of Dreams Foundation is the most important work that we do at the Madison Square Garden Family of Companies, and we are proud that this Foundation has made a lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of youth across the tri-state area,” said James Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO, MSG Sports, in a news release. “Offering Celebrity Row seats for the NBA Finals at The Garden presents an unforgettable opportunity for fans, while supporting an organization that truly changes lives for the better.”

The Knicks also are donating 250 free tickets to each home game of the 2026 NBA Finals to underprivileged youth throughout New York City.

For more details and to bid in the auction, visit nba.com/knicks/community/celebrityrowauction.

To learn more about the Garden of Dreams Foundation, visit gardenofdreamsfoundation.org.

Ilana Keller is an award-winning journalist and lifelong New Jersey resident who loves Broadway and really bad puns. Reach out: [email protected].

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