BN Travel: #JoziWithGoogle – Day 4! Tuke Morgan is getting ready for the First Ever YouTube Africa Awards + Timaya & Vanessa Mdee make an Appearance

Hi guys!

So Day 4 of the #JoziWithGoogle trip is over and it was very different from the others. We had no activity planned for the day, just the press/media briefing in the evening.

I was able to catch up on my sleep before editing the beautiful sunrise pictures in this post.

I also finally had the chance to check out the shops in Sandton City Mall, yay!

Many people in the press and media team arrived today in preparation of the YouTube Awards which are happening today, November 11. People like Harry Itie of TVC and Stephanie Busari of CNN.

The press briefing held at the Google Office which is a creative person’s dream come true.

There were two panel discussions; one with YouTube representatives and content creators Chef Raphael and Grant Hinds. It was moderated by Dorothy Ooko, head of communications for Google in Eastern Africa and Francophone countries.

Currently at the @GoogleSa Ofice for the #YoutubeAwards Press/Media Briefing #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 8:52am PST

Talking Data and making it affordable at the #YoutubeAwards Media/Press Briefing #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 8:58am PST

The second panel was with musicians Timaya and Vanessa Mdee. It was moderated by Mich Atagana, head of communications for Google in Southern Africa.

@Timaya talking to us about music, youtube, growth, reach and exposure #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeAwards

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:18am PST

@TimayaTimaya and @Vanessamdee talking about how musicians have to sometimes pay radio stations to get played, True or Nah? #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeAwards

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:26am PST

After the Second Panel, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, took to the mic to announce the winners of some of the awards.

Sadly, most of the award winners were caught in the storm (thunderstorm) in SA yesterday so only two winners were actually present to receive their award.

Retut Pro won the award in the Best Educational Category and Rams Comics won the award in the Best Comic Category.

Teju telling us how they chose the winners of Africa’s First Ever #YoutubeAwards. The first criteria was to have a minimum of 50,000 subscribers #Waoh #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA #JoziWithGoogle

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:02am PST

Winner of #YoutubeAfricaAwards Comic Category #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA #YoutubeAwards

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:39am PST

Winner in the education Category #YoutubeAwards #YoutubeAfricaAwards #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #JoziWithGoogle

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:43am PST

Talking to @retutpro Winner of the Best Educational Category #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeAwards

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 10:31am PST

After the awards were given out, it was time for canape’s, mingling, drinks and pictures.

The Google office has some Amazing features like a Massage Room, Gym, Foozball Table, Pacman and loads of delicious food and drinks.

This is the reception area of the GoogleSA office #YoutubeSSA #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeAwards

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 10:02am PST

A Ping Pong Table and Fully Equipped gym are some of the things you can find at the Google South African Office #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA #YoutubeAwards

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 10:06am PST

So they have a Massage Room at the @google office in South Africa ??? #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA #YoutubeAwards

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 10:15am PST

Tour of the Google Office Done ? #BNTravel #BNForJoziWithGoogle #ExploreWithGoogle #JoziWithGoogle #YoutubeSSA #YoutubeAwards

A video posted by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 10, 2016 at 10:42am PST

Tomorrow is the main event and it’s going to be Lit 🙂

With dancers, performers and musicians from all over Africa, make sure you stay tuned to @bellanaijaonline on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing.

See photos from the press briefing below!

Bye for now!