Donovan Goliath On The Art Of Content Creation #DStvCCA #ContentCreatorAwardsSA

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This weekend, local content creators are set to be celebrated as the second DStv Content Creator Awards, in association with Samsung, take place in Sandton, Johannesburg. These awards shine a spotlight on South Africa’s greatest creators and thumb-stopping content that has wowed local audiences this year.

As a DStv Content Creator Awards winner himself, and two-time nominee this year, Donovan Goliath steps up as host for what promises to be an incredible evening. As an accomplished comedian, content creator and presenter, Donovan is set to bring his unique charisma, humour, and infectious energy to the stage, making him the perfect choice to guide audiences through an evening filled with creativity, innovation, and celebration. With a successful career spanning over a decade, Donovan is known for his ability to connect with diverse audiences and keep them engaged.

Donovan shares a little bit about his journey in the industry, some advice for up-and-coming creators and how he feels to be hosting this year’s DStv Content Creator Awards.

How does it feel to be hosting this year’s DStv Content Creator Awards?

I am super excited for it! I was a winner last year so to come back onto that stage and hold everything together is amazing. I must be honest, I am a little bit nervous as well. You are performing in front of a room of some of the most talented, creative and entertaining people in the country so I have to bring my A-game.

Why do you think platforms like the DStv Content Creator Awards are so important for local creators today?

I think it is a wonderful stamp of approval. I think it gives a lot of young creators a nice boost of confidence, a nice piece of validation and especially because big brands like DStv are backing all of this is just fantastic. It helps with recognition and amplification lets a lot of content creators know that what they are doing is right and encourages us to keep going.

How do you approach a piece of content you create?

My content creation journey always starts with a funny thought or idea that gets fleshed out on paper for a while. Once I have unpacked it and believe it will be funny enough, I will record it and make the necessary edits and final tweaks. I definitely use my stand-up comedy knowledge to create content that is more interesting while combining it with witty visuals.

What is the one piece of advice you have for content creators wanting to take their career further?

It’s really difficult and it takes a really long time so don’t think that success would be something you achieve overnight. That being said, when success does come, be prepared to handle that as people will be expecting a lot from you. You have to put the work in and you have to show up every single day. Authenticity is your friend here. Finally, gear often doesn’t matter – a story is a lot more powerful than shooting on the latest camera.

What do you hope to see happen in the industry going forward?

It would be great to see a lot of the new, young creators given a seat at the table – especially when it comes to advertising and marketing. I feel like we are sharing the same stories and stereotypes recycled over and over but to have people with different perspectives and different relatable insights coming through and sharing their thoughts would be really fantastic.

As the countdown to this year’s DStv Content Creator Awards, in association with Samsung Galaxy begins, fans who didn’t manage to get a ticket to the ceremony can tune into the glitz and glam of the Purple Carpet live on the awards’ TikTok from 18:00-19:00 on Saturday 9 September.

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Zulu Mkhathini Tops The Leaderboard For Season 2 #TheLiteShow @CastleLiteSA

Hi Friends, 

Season 2 of The Lite Show may have ended but a bonus interview with Zulu Mkhathini showed the King of Slay topping the leaderboard for this season’s Stay in the Game, toppling the leader, Mpho Popps, who appeared in Episode 3 of this season.

In an honest and open interview with host Donovan Goliath, Zulu spoke about his childhood and said the reason he’s so multifaceted is that he never focused on one single thing. Growing up in the Durban township of Ntuzuma, Zulu says his teachers and community members would always tell his mom he has star quality and she felt pressured to remind him to keep pushing and to achieve his dreams. He rose to the pressure and describes himself as a “proud African Zulu man”.

People might have known Zulu as “Dash” from the hip-hop group, Dreamteam. Now a recognised solo artist, he says his journey is the result of many people contributing to his success, including his mom and sister. Zulu, who dropped a highly successful album during the pandemic and collaborated with some of the best in South Africa’s popular music scene, is close to the Castle Lite brand as he previously hosted #UtimateHouseParty.

The show closed out with Zulu freestyling with Donovan in a perfect end to a jam-packed season of laughs and celebration of South African entertainment.

The Lite Show is Mzansi’s first-ever YouTube news show brought to you by Africa’s biggest premium beer brand, Castle Lite. The show is all about giving South Africans the opportunity to stay abreast of what’s going on while enjoying a good laugh and getting to know more about the featured guests.

While season 2 has come to a close, don’t worry. You can, re-watch your favourite episodes and relive the moments you loved most. Catch all the episodes on the Castle Lite YouTube channel.

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One of a Kind #TheLiteShow @CastleLiteSA Completes it's First Season!

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Certainly, lockdown and Covid-19 has substantially increased the online content the customers are consuming and a lot of brands have brought up unique ways to not only keep their users occupied but retain their brand value too when the alcohol was banned as part of lockdown restrictions. 

For the past 12 weeks, South Africans have enjoyed a one-of-a-kind weekly news entertainment program, The Lite Show from the comfort of their homes. Commissioned by Africa’s biggest premium beer brand, Castle Lite, the show is Mzansi’s first-ever digital satirical news show.

It is a fun and lite-hearted take on news and current events hosted by Comedian and TV personality, Donovan Goliath alongside the hilarious duo that is Mojak Lehoko and Lihle Msimang. And entertaining musical weekly rap ups by Rouge and violinist Davina. 

We look forward to season 2 and what it may have in store for us when it comes to celebrities, satire and hilarious content. I really loved watching this episode with Lasizwe as I only came across this guy when he started distributing Samsung devices during the lockdown as well as I saw his great youtube channel too. Meanwhile, I have also started my own youtube channel too and The Life's Way will celebrate it's 8 anniversary of blogging on 27th December 2020. 

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The Goliath Comedy Club Expands Nationally @TheGoliathCC #TheVenue #MelroseArch

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For the past five years, Goliath & Goliath have been the pioneers of all things comedy. Now the team of four plan on getting bigger and better by expanding their footprint nationally with the Goliath Comedy Club in a brand new format.

Comprising of Managing Director Kate, and comedy trio, Jason, Nicholas and Donovan Goliath, the Goliath & Goliath brand has become one of the most recognised brands in Comedy. “The mission was to be a company and brand recognised for putting comedy first. This new structure celebrates standup comedy and makes it more accessible to the industry’s growing audience,” said Jason Goliath.

“We celebrated the Goliath Comedy Club’s one year birthday a few weeks ago. The club has passed all expectations and we are about 12 months ahead of our anticipated growth,” said Jason Goliath.

He said that with their birthday celebrations behind them, the brand was looking to the future. “Our primary focus has always been comedy. We want to continue to assist comedians and make comedy more accessible to the people. With our current setup, we have found that we spend more time running a restaurant and less time focusing on stand-up comedy.” Goliath said that it was for this reason that the four partners made the decision to refocus and grow.

The current space comprises of the Goliath Comedy Club/Roast Cafe in collaboration with Tony Raciti, owner of The Venue. The new format will see the comedy club moving into a new space and will follow two phases.

Phase one, 19 May 2017, will see the Goliath Comedy Club move to The Venue in Melrose Arch where the comedic brand will be able to focus on hardcore comedy.

The new and improved Goliath Comedy Club, hosted at The Venue in Melrose Arch will be bigger and better, having the capacity to cater for up to 400 people, instead of the current 160.

Phase two will see at least two more Goliath Comedy Clubs in Gauteng. With a view to be national within the next 24 months looking at Cape Town and Durban. “We will hopefully open the first four clubs within the next 24 months. It’s all about finding a talent pool in the surrounding areas and building an audience. We want to target high traffic, metropolitan areas.” Goliath said

Goliath & Goliath are two-time winners of the Best Friends of Comedy Award, handed down by the SA Comic Choice Awards and the company aims to further support local talent and comedy with this new venture.

“Comedians and comedy lovers can look forward to “purest” comedy platforms that are designed to give comedy the platform it deserves,” Goliath said.

To find out more about the Goliath Comedy Club and its new venture, visit www.goliathcomedyclub.com

 

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