The kids have spoken and AKA has walked away with the Sunday Times Generation Next Award in the Coolest Local Music Star category.
The Sunday Times Generation Next Awards were held at a fun-filled Sandton Convention Centre on Friday.
The 12th annual survey highlights the brands that SA youth‚ aged 8-22‚ love.
AKA walked away with the Coolest Local Music Star accolade and also performed at the youth party just after the ceremony.
Pearl Thusi‚ who had earlier given a talk on brand awareness took home the Coolest Local Female Screen Star accolade.
Black Coffee was also victorious taking home the Coolest Local DJ award at #GenNext2016.
It was Nike that proved to be the big winner‚ taking home the Overall Coolest Brand‚ Coolest Clothing Brand and Coolest Brand Slogan awards.
AKA was clearly happy with his win‚ writing on Twitter: “The kids have spoken. I’m officially the coolest musician in South Africa. Hi brand managers.”
THE KIDS HAVE SPOKEN: IM OFFICIALLY THE COOLEST MUSICIAN IN SOUTH AFRICA! HI BRAND MANAGERS!!!! ?
— AKA (@akaworldwide) June 10, 2016
Pearl Thusi also took to instagram to thank the kids for crowning her as queen of cool.
“This is what gives us the strength to carry on.
I’ve been so hectic lately and feeling depleted. This was an instant recharge.
We love THE KIDS!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️? .
THANK YOU FOR CROWNING ME THE QUEEN OF COOL !!! ???”
A photo posted by Pearl Thusi- Real Black Pearl (@pearlthusi) on
-sowetanlive