SA: 2021 Feather Awards announce nominees

The awards ceremony was founded by Thami Kotlolo and seeks to honour individuals in different fields including music, media and fashion, as well as LGBTQI initiatives. Now in its 13th edition, the event has evolved from solely an award celebration in 2008 to a full array of well-planned and executed LGBTQI advocacy activations taking place throughout the year.

“It's been an interest 13 years building these awards as a community,” Kotlolo said. “From starting out as a small celebration at a nightclub in Rosebank, the Feathers is now a whole teenager, a fully operational powerhouse of programmes.

“Through the awards, we have showcased, celebrated and shared the South African LGBTQI community with not only the African continent but also the world at large. They have also helped empower the country through dialogues and workshops, making their voice heard in communities in the public and private sector ”

Below is the full list of nominees:

Musician of the Year

• Lady Du
• Makhadzi
• Langa Mavuso

Media Award of the Year

• Becoming
• ShakeDown YFM
• The River

Best Styled Individual

• Leroy Marc
• Rich Mnisi
• Zozibini Tunzi

Hunk of the Year

• Siya Khumalo
• Wiseman Zithar
• Rich Mnisi

Diva Extraordinaire of the Year

• Johanna Mukoki
• Ayanda Ncwane
• Amanda Dambuza

Sports Personality of the Year

• Phuti ‘Minaj’ Lekoloane
• Protea Pumas
• Palesa Manaleng

Role Model of the Year

• Phuthi ‘Minaj’ Lekoloane
• Roché Kester
• Thebe Magugu

Cutest Couple of the Year

• Musa and Liesel Mthombeni
• Sylvester Chauke and Tumelo Mmusi
• Latoya and Lebo Keswa

Hot Chick of the Year

• Kamo Mphela
• Shudufadzo Musida
• Ama Qamatha

Fag Hag of the Year

• Lady Du
• Zoë Modiga
• Nokuthula Mavuso

Socialite of the Year

• Johanna Mukoki
• Lelo WhatGood
• Bobby Blanco

Drama Queen of the Year

• Nonku Williams and her Mom
• Thabo Smalls & KeJile keJile
• Khanyi Mbau

Social Media Personality of the Year

• The Funny Chef
• Coachella Randy
• Tumi Powerhouse

Best LGBTQI Initiative: Private Sector

• Levis X Langa Mavuso
• Ernest & Young
• Tshepo Jeans

Best LGBTQI Initiative: Public Sector

• Gauteng Department of Education
• Department of Education Western Cape
• National Youth Development Agency

Best LGBTQI Youth Movement

• Vaal LGBT
• Vogue Nights
• Queer Lives Matter

Best Rainbow Parenting

• House of Diamond (Original Hunty)
• Bongani Sibeko & Ndumiso Ngidi
• Virginia Magwaza