South Africa’s most impactful and forward-thinking digital creators were celebrated this week as the first-ever Humanz Top 20 Awards were announced.
The awards, hosted by Humanz, a 360-degree AI-powered influencer marketing platform that helps creators and brands grow together, recognize individuals who have demonstrated integrity, innovation and measurable impact in the creator and influencer marketing space.
The group of honorees includes Thato Rampedi, Primo Baloyi, Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa, Ervè Bukasa, Dr Katlego Selikane, Siya Bani, Grace Mondlana, Mbali Nhlapho, Nadia Jaftha, Rasheeqah Karriem, Robot Boii, Banele Ndaba, Popi Sibiya, Ndivhuwo Muhanelwa, Farren Cloete, Lasizwe Dambuza, Onezwa Mbola, Thandi Gama, Bongani Baloyi and Tadeus Mbatha, all recognised for their outstanding contributions to South Africa’s growing digital content ecosystem.
One of the winners, Thato Rampedi, expressed his excitement about the recognition:
“Top 20 in South Africa. Honoured to be recognised by Humanz alongside creators who are genuinely shifting culture. I’ve been in this game since 2017. Different platforms. Different algorithms. Different trends. Same mission: adapt, improve, build. To still be here. Still evolving. Still building at a high level.”
Other winners, Lerato and Mama Nkabinde, shared their gratitude: “Top 10 Up & Coming Creators in SA!!! Like somebody pinch us. Thank you Humanz! It’s so exciting to be honoured alongside creators who are just so brilliant & to be considered one of them. Super grateful for our online community, y’all really encourage us to keep going & thank you to our Father in heaven, Jesus, without Him none of it matters.”
Winners were selected through a combination of the platform’s algorithms and human review.
The platform describes its mission as expanding opportunities for creators and brands by amplifying human trust and creativity through technology and data.
Using proprietary AI, real-time performance data and globally scalable infrastructure, Humanz supports over 500 000 creators worldwide and partners with leading global brands including Google, L’Oréal, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Amazon and Sephora.
It is explained that with over $25 million raised to date and continued global expansion through strategic acquisitions, redefining how creators and brands search, engage, collaborate and drive measurable business impact.
Saturday Star