Nominees for the 15th annual Feather Awards were announced on Friday at The Firs in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The Modiselles – Bontle, Candice, and Refilwe will be hosting the awards for the third time in a row.
The award ceremony will be held at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg on November 9. The Feather Awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community in entertainment and advocacy.
“This year we are here to celebrate the diversity, creativity, and resilience of all communities, during these challenging times,” Thami Kotlolo, co-founder of the Feather Awards said.
“Finding support for our initiatives continues to be a struggle, but we are forever inspired by the boldness and braveness of the queer community in continuing to push boundaries, claim spaces, and create greater freedom for all.
“Thanks to them, we can continue our work in the community at large to educate and sensitize, culminating in this fabulous annual gathering of all things queer and beyond. Congratulations to all our wonderful nominees for the Feather Awards XV! We celebrate you.”
Here’s a full list of the nominees:
Best Styled Individual
- Musa Keys
- Ponahalo Mojapelo
- Yaya Mavundla
Hunk of the Year
- Thembinkosi Mthembu
- Mondli Makhoba
- Toss
Diva Extraordinaire of the Year
- Mrs Mops
- Sorisha Naidoo
- Swanky Jerry
Sports Personality of the Year
- Andile Dlamini
- Akani Simbine
- SA Netball
Role Model of the Year
- The Fruit Basket
- Tony Kruger
- Patsy P. Alley
Cutest Couple
- Mandisa Mfeka & Kenay
- Buhlebendalo Mda & Botshelo
- Xihla & Busi
Hot Chick of the Year
- Uncle Waffles
- Homba Mazaleni
- Mordecai
Media Award of the Year.
- The Lunch League
- Sowetan / S Mag
- Kasi 2 Kasi Queer Cinema
Fag Hag of the Year
- Nhlanhla Mafu
- Tamara Dey
- Musa Mthombeni
Designer of the Year (new category)
- Gert-Johan Coetzee
- Otiz Seflo
- Lulama Wolf
Musician
- Tyler ICU
- Bongezizwe Mabandla
- Lloyiso
Socialite (Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign)
- Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho
- Tshiamo
- Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Drama Queen
- Joku
- Lebo M
- Ayanda Ncwane
Social Media Personality of the Year
- Sethu Nkosi
- Barbie Jackson
- Sabelo the Kreator
Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Private Sector
- Miss SA
- Woolworths
- Nike
Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Public Sector
- Do Better
Best LGBTIQ+ Youth Movement
- Sacred Heart School
- Phuti Lekoloane Foundation
- WAQE
Best Rainbow Parenting
- Zodwa Rannyadi
- Nandipha Jovuka
- Abraham Sebidi
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