Feather Award winners announced!The 14th annual Feather Awards, held at the Market Theatre on 10 November, have announced the winners. Image supplied: The annual Feather Award winners were announced at a grand event on 10 November. The awards exist to celebrate the African and global LGBTQI+ community. Under this year’s theme, ‘Time To Be Unf*cking Apologetic About Inclusion’, the award winners were announced at a colourful event with live performances and incredible fashion.
The event was hosted by South African actress Bontle Modiselle - who created quite a positive stir while she was ushered in by men covered only in small pieces of fabric.
Hunk of the Year went to actor Senzo Radebe, while Hot Chick of the Year went to actress Nambitha Ben-Mazwi. When Bizcommunity asked about receiving the award, Ben-Mazwi said, “I’m elated! Truly honoured to be recognised by a community that has been purposeful in my storytelling and advocacy. This award for me goes out to any person who has ever felt unseen in their lives before. I now go by, “Hot Chick of the Year Nambitha Ben-Mazwi.”
Each nominated individual has either represented or inspired the LGBTQI+ community with excellence and distinction in the past year. Nominees were selected across industries - from lifestyle and entertainment to sports and business. All in all, the event succeeded in celebrating the community and their achievements in a positively beguiling fashion. Here is the full list of winners: Best Styled IndividualNkuley Masemola Hunk of the YearSenzo Radebe Diva Extraordinaire of the YearYvonne Chaka-Chaka Sports Personality of the YearBanyana Banyana Role model of the YearFEW Cutest CoupleBoity Thulo and Anton Jefta Hot Chick of the YearNambitha Ben-Mazwi Media Award of the YearYFM Fag hag of the YearCandice Modiselle Designer of the Year (new category)Sello Medupi for Scalo MusicianMsaki and Zakes Bantwini Socialite (Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign)Tumi Powerhouse Drama QueenThato (RHOCT) Social Media Personality of the YearBirth of Stars Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Private SectorJagermeister Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Public SectorNYDA Best LGBTIQ Youth MovementVogue Nights Best Rainbow ParentingTreyvonne Moo (House of Diamonds) |