From Dr Musa to Ayanda Ncwane: All the Feather Awards XV nominees

From Dr Musa to Ayanda Ncwane: All the Feather Awards XV nomineesThe Feather Awards XV celebrate the LGBTQIA community and honor those who've made a significant impact in various realms.

by Nokuthula Ngcobo

14-10-2023 22:44

in Entertainment

Feather Awards. Image via Instagram @featherssa

The Feather Awards XV is thrilled to announce the fabulous and fierce nominees for 2023. The awards ceremony is an event that symbolizes unity, diversity, and empowerment.

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THE FEATHER AWARDS XV TAKE PLACE IN NOVEMBER As always, the Feather Awards XV promise to honor the community's outstanding achievements and contributions.

This year we are here to celebrate the diversity, creativity, and resilience of all communities, during these challenging times commented Thami Kotlolo, co-founder of the Feather Awards.

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 into this fabulous annual gathering of all things queer and beyond. Congratulations to all our wonderful nominees for the Feather Awards XV! We celebrate you!

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Taking place on Thursday, 9 November 2023, at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, media, partners and other key stakeholders will gather to recognize and applaud these fantastic individuals for their incredible contributions to the LGBTIQ community.

For a third consecutive season, the beloved Modiselle sisters, Refilwe, Bontle and Candice will return as the 2023 hosts.

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In this spirit of celebration and unity, the Feature Awards XV announce this year's nominees. The list includes dazzling stars, inspiring activists, and community leaders who have not only risen but also shone brightly.

AND THE 2023 NOMINEES ARE

Best Styled Individual

Musa Keys

PonaHalo

Yaya Mavundla

Hunk of the Year

Thembinkosi Mthembu

Mondli Makhoba

Toss

Diva Extraordinaire of the Year

Mrs Mops

Sorisha Naidoo

Swanky Jerry

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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 & 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

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Fag hag of the Year

Nhlanhla Mafu

Tamara Dey

Musa Mthombeni

Designer of the Year (new category)

Otiz Seflo

Gert-Johan Coetzee

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 Creator

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

This year, the Simon Nkoli Award will be awarded to the multi talented, award winning South African sweetheart Thandiswa Mazwai.

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