GQ South Africa Men Of The Year 2020

So I have been following this property from British GQ, and it could be the most prestigious award someone can receive. Past winners international winners have included Tommy Hilfiger, Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Ian McKellen, David Beckham, Chadwick Bosman to name but a few. Now, although GQ has the Best Dressed Awards - this celebration is of people that have made a cultural impact on society. The eclectic mix of people is made of tastemakers, icons, superstars, and more. This is the second year the monthly glossy is celebrating the awards.

The event, in collaboration with Hennessy V.S.O.P. Privilège and proud partners, BOSS Parfums and Lexus, was held this weekend at the new Hotel Sky in Sandton Johannesburg. The host, Expresso Morning Show Presenter, Thabiso Makhubela helped give out awards, alongside GQ Editor Molife Kumona.

You can watch the GQ Men Of The Year Awards above.

Recipients included:

Entertainer of the Year: Elsa Majimbo

Musician of the Year: Master KG

Humanitarian of the Year: Ladles of Love

Man of Today: Kabelo Mabalane

Man of Today: Peteni Kuzwayo

Editor’s Award: Dr Esther Mahlangu 

Designer of the Year: Thebe Magugu

Woman of the Year: Bonang Matheba

Innovator of the Year: Ahren Posthumus

Activist of the Year: The ManKind Project

What I love the most is; even though the ceremony is named “Men Of Year” it is great to see powerful women such as Esther Mahlangu and Bonang Matheba, receiving awards. Furthermore, I think there are too many awards shows that focus on superficial aspects - where I think awards should be given to those that are truly making our world a better place and doing significant change for a better tomorrow.

Check out images from the night, below.