Shaka iLembe actor Thembinkosi Mthembu has been nominated for Hunk of the Year category for this year’s Feather Awards. Mthembu has been nominated with Mondli Makhoba and Toss.
The 15th edition of the awards announced the fabulous and fierce nominees for 2023 in Rosebank on Friday. The event will take place on November 9 at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg.
The Feather Awards celebrate the unique tapestry of the LGBTQIA+ community and honour those who have made a significant impact in entertainment and advocacy.
Fabulous Modiselle sisters
For a third consecutive season, the beloved Modiselle sisters Refilwe, Bontle and Candice will return as the 2023 hosts.
This year, the Simon Nkoli Award will be awarded to songbird Thandiswa Mazwai.
Thami Kotlolo, Feathers co-founder, said the 2003 awards will aim to celebrate the diversity, creativity and resilience of all communities during challenging times.
“Finding support for our initiatives continues to be a struggle. We are forever inspired by the boldness and braveness of the queer community continuing to push boundaries, claim spaces and create greater freedom for all,” said Kotlolo.
2023 nominees for the Feather Awards
 Best Styled IndividualÂ
- Musa Keys
- PonaHalo
- Yaya Mavundla
Diva Extraordinaire of the Year
- Mrs Mops
- Sorisha Naidoo
- Swanky Jerry
Sports Personality of the Year
- Andile Dlamini
- Akani SimbineÂ
- SA NetballÂ
Role model of the Year
- The Fruit Basket
- Tony Kruger
- Patsy P. AlleyÂ
Cutest Couple
- Mandisa Mfeka & Kenay
- Buhlebendalo & Botshelo
- Xihla & Busi
Hot Chick of the Year
- Uncle Waffles
- Homba Mazaleni
- Mordecai
Media Award of the Year.Â
- The Lunch League
- Sowetan / S Mag
- Kasi 2 Kasi Queer CinemaÂ
Fag hag of the YearÂ
- 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 Â
- Sethu Nkosi
- Barbie Jackson
- Sabelo The CreatorÂ
Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Private SectorÂ
- Miss SA
- Woolworths
- Nike
Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Public SectorÂ
- Do Better
Best LGBTIQ+ Youth MovementÂ
- Sacred Heart School
- Phuti Lekoloane Foundation
- WAQE
Best Rainbow ParentingÂ
- Zodwa Rannyadi
- Nandipha Jovuka
- Abraham SebidiÂ
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