Another year, another celebration – the Feather Awards are back, with their trademark cheekiness, glamour and OMG factor. Themed Glam.R.Us in homage to the event’s unapologetic worship of all things fabulous and gay-friendly, this years Feather Awards promise to deliver yet another titillating event.
The Feather Awards is a nod to the individuals in the public eye who inspire, scandalize, amuse and thrill South Africa’s gay community. A tongue-in-cheek celebration that was launched by Thami Kotlolo in 2009, the awards has earned itself a firm following amongst South African audiences.
“I can hardly believe we’re in our third year! Once upon a time, The Feathers seemed like an unattainable dream –and now we’re celebrating a full 3 years of fabulosity!!” enthuses Kotlolo “The Feathers have always been about having a little fun with our nominees, and not taking ourselves overly seriously – we’re unapologetic about who we are, and claim our right to celebrate. The Feathers are getting bigger and better – and with the loyal support of sponsors Chevrolet, beverage partner DGB and Yfm, we can only grow more.”
In their three years of existence, the Feathers have certainly enjoyed their fair share of hilarity and controversy – highlights from previous years include Khanyi Mbau and Julius Malema being nominated for Drama Queen of the Year in the inaugural year, JC Ngandu’s sexy striptease onstage when he won Hunk of the Year in 2010, and Lira and Bucie’s retro-inspired tribute to Brenda Fassie and Lebo Mathosa. The Feather Awards has ALWAYS brought an awesome stage performance.
This year, the list includes a fresh round of nominees who represent the stylish, scandalous, fabulous and gifted – as defined by a panel of judges made up of tastemakers and members of the media who’re in touch with the industry’s hottest trends and outrageous personalities.
Nominees in the 12 categories are drawn from the sports, entertainment, business and media industries – and there can be no doubt that they are indeed, the industry’s finest. The event, which will be held on 8th of November at a Johannesburg venue, will pull out the stops to create an evening of fun, irreverence, cheekiness and unbridled glamour!
And the nominees are:
Best Styled Female – This category is for ladies that consistently kept to their style throughout the year.
Dineo Ranaka
Bonang Matheba
Noni Gasa
Best Styled Male – The men that have remained stylish throughout the year.
Siphiwe Mpye
Zakes Bantwini
Siyabonga Ngwekazi
Hunk of the Year – These men just ooze the X-factor, you look at them and you just want a strong hug.
DJ Cleo
Lulo Café
Aubrey Pooe
Diva Extraordinaire of the Year – These women are who always carry themselves well and they have a strong presence.
Noeleen Maholwane Sangqu
Thoko Qoboza
Edith Venter
Sports Personality of the Year – People that have inspired in the world of sports
Caster Semenya
Andile Jali
Oscar Pistorious
Role model of the Year – They never put their foot wrong in the public eye, they continue to contribute positively to society.
Natalie Du Toit
Terry Pheto
Kabelo Mabalane
Cutest Couple – these are couples people adore and look up to.
Black Coffee & Mbali Mlotshwa
DJ Cleo & Bricks
Kenny Kunene & Gayton Mckenzie
Hot Chick of the Year – these are women who ooze a lot of sex appeal.
Minnie Dlamini
Claire Mawisa
Gail Nkoana
Fag hag of the Year – Need we say more, they never leave their home without their favorite accessories, a gay friend.
Sophie Ndaba
Kenny Kunene
Zizi Kodwa
Musician – musicians we love to listen to on and off stage.
Zakes Bantwini
Professor
Zahara
Socialite – Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign.
Jen Su
Thembisa Mdoda
Jafta Mamabolo
Drama Queen – These are personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives revolve around a lot of dramatic behavior or situation.
Kenny Kunene
Nonhle Thema
Eric Miyeni
