and the 2023 feather awards nominees are….
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As always the Feather Awards XV promises to be a night like no other, where we come together to honor our community's outstanding achievements and contributions. In this spirit of celebration and unity, we are excited to announce our nominees this year. The list includes dazzling stars, inspiring activists, and community leaders who have not only risen but also shone brightly.
The Feather Awards XV is an event that symbolizes unity, diversity, and empowerment. We are proud to celebrate all the nominees who have touched our hearts, minds, and lives in so many unique and extraordinary ways. Taking place on Thursday, 9th 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.
And the 2023 Nominees for the Feather Awards XV are:
Best Styled Individual
- Musa Keys
- PonaHalo
- Yaya Mavundla
- Thembinkosi Mthembu
- Mondli Makhoba
- Toss
- Mrs Mops
- Sorisha Naidoo
- Swanky Jerry
- Andile Dlamini
- Akani Simbine
- SA Netball
- The Fruit Basket
- Tony Kruger
- Patsy P. Alley
- Mandisa Mfeka & Kenay
- Buhlebendalo & Botshelo
- Xihla & Busi
- Uncle Waffles
- Homba Mazaleni
- Mordecai
- The Lunch League
- Sowetan / S Mag
- Kasi 2 Kasi Queer Cinema
- Nhlanhla Mafu
- Tamara Dey
- Musa Mthombeni
- Gert-Johan Coetzee
- Otiz Seflo
- Lulama Wolf
- Tyler ICU
- Bongezizwe Mabandla
- Lloyiso
- Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho
- Tshiamo
- Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
- Joku
- Lebo M
- Ayanda Ncwane
- Sethu Nkosi
- Barbie Jackson
- Sabelo The Creator
- Miss SA
- Woolworths
- Nike
- Do Better
- Sacred Heart School
- Phuti Lekoloane Foundation
- WAQE
- 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.
The 15th annual Feathers Awards, is produced in partnership with the Thami Dish Foundation.
“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 and added, "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! “
Stay tuned for more updates, surprises, and, of course, the grand reveal of the winners at the Feather Awards XV. Let's paint the town with all the colors of the rainbow!
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