Feathers nominate Thembinkosi Mthembu for Hunk of The Year

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 Individual 

  • Musa Keys
  • PonaHalo
  • Yaya Mavundla

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 & 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 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 

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