Earlier today, the who’s who of SA’s LGBTI community as well as their friends and supporters converged upon Con Hill in Johannesburg to recap the 2017 journey that The Feathers have been on in the lead up to yet another glittering awards ceremony.
The nominee announcement for the 9th annual Feather Awards was also made today and a few names are noticeably absent from the list, presumably to shine a light on someone other than the usuals for once...
Khanya Mkangisa and Lumko Johnson will return as hosts for the main event and based on all the spice they delivered last year, we are SO ready. In fact, Mkangisa did a stellar job as host last year after she stepped in for Lerato Kganyago who dropped the feathers a week before the main event due to scheduling conflicts.
She and Bonang Matheba are currently tied for the 24-hours-to-prepare-to-host-a-live awards show crown.
Hosting #Featherawards2017 for the second time! @KhanyaMkangisa @LumkoJohnson #SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/nAYggPP5U4
— Ossify Media (@OssifyMedia) September 28, 2017
Check out the Feather Awards 2017 nominees:
Best styled female:
Dineo Moeketsi, Thando Thabethe and Kelly Khumalo
Spotted Musician and #Featherawards2017 2x Nominee @KellyKhumaloZA pic.twitter.com/xhR3jIvtMh
— Ossify Media (@OssifyMedia) September 28, 2017
Best styled male:
Trevor Stuurman, Aaron Moloisi and Riky Rick
Hot chick of the year (OTY):
Natasha Thahane, Linda “Mrs. Husband” Mtoba and K. Naomi
Hunk OTY:
Jesse Suntele, Fezile Makhanya and Zweli Dube
Cutest couple OTY:
Mandisa Nduna and Thishiwe Zigqubu, DJ Zinhle and Pearl Thusi and Maps Maponyane and Nomzamo Mbatha.
Diva Extraordinaire:
Vatiswa Ndara, Basetsana Kumalo and Carol Bouwer
Fag Hag OTY:
Manaka Ranaka, Kelly Khumalo and Chiano Sky
Sport personality OTY:
Kagiso Rabada, Kass Naidoo and Wayde Van Niekerk
Drama queen OTY:
Zodwa Wabantu , Skolopad and Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha
socialite of the year and diva extraordinaire nominee, Zodwa For the people ! @Zodwa_Wabantu #FeatherAwards2017 pic.twitter.com/4swzpraulz
— FeatherAwardsSA (@FeathersSA) September 28, 2017
Role model OTY:
Ricky Kgositau , Phindi Malaza and Jay Matlou
Media award:
Selbeyonce (Ukhozi FM) and The Wound and Phathu Makwarela (The Queen)
Socialite OTY:
Basetsana Kumalo, Zodwa Wabantu, Skolopad
Zodwa had this to say #Featherawards2017 pic.twitter.com/b5Q8tCltEl
— Comfort Tshabalala (@Ms_Comfy) September 28, 2017
Musician OTY:
Amanda black, Kwesta's and Lady Zamar
The Feathers in conjunction with The Other Foundation, also do a lot of work for the LGBTI community all year round. Said work includes road shows and vital public dialogues.
They are supported by many organizations, including Gauteng’s official tourism body, Visit Gauteng who will be returning to partner with The Feathers again this year.
Our own Anele Mdzikwa sharing plans to grow tourism that is inclusive to the LGBTI community in Gauteng #Featherawards2017 pic.twitter.com/I12gqp0bnL
— Visit Gauteng (@visitgauteng) September 28, 2017
This year’s ceremony is set to go down on the 9th of November 2017 in Midrand.
UPDATE:
According to Sowetan Live, Zodwa refused to be photographed with Skolopad because she is being "cautious about her brand."
“I don’t mean to be rude or what but I am just cautious about my brand. I love Skolopad and she knows that, but I am sorry I can never take a photo with her, especially for media.”
When asked how she feels about Zoadwa's statement, Skolopad said that there was nothing wrong with it and insists that they are on good terms.
Main image credit: twitter.com/ @OssifyMedia