In light of the upcoming Jo’burg gay pride on the weekend of the 1st October; there wouldn’t be a better time to announce the nominees of the most pink-friendly awards in South Africa.
The second annual Feather Awards 2010 were announced last night (28th September) at a marvellous and intimate venue in Melville called: Melon. Who knew that our own 7th Street in Melville had such a treasure of a venue with such fabulous food? If you weren’t there, do yourself a favour and visit the place.
Somizi was the MC for the night, and we’d say that he did a very nice job with his unconventional and wit, blinging away, and dressed to impress. As he said: “I’m dressed better that all’a y’all in here tonight. FIFA has paid me.”
In case you didn’t know, the Feather Awards are the brainchild of Quad Republic’s Thami Kotlolo. He started them as “a way of celebrating ‘fabulous’ individuals who inspire the gay community.” This year, the awards will be hosting a new set of celebrities that will make up the nominee list. Speaking of which, here’s a list of the nominees:
NOMINEES – THE FEATHER AWARDS 2010
Best Styled Female – This category is for ladies that consistently kept to their style throughout the year.
- Nkhensani Nkosi
- Pabi Moloi
- Jo-Anne Strauss
Best Styled Male – The men that have remained stylish throughout the year.
- Kaizer Motaung Jr
- Kwela Brothers
- Ole Ledimo
Hunk of the Year – These men just ooze the X-factor, you look at them and you just want a strong hug.
- JC Ngandu
- Janez Vermeiren
- Kaos Matu
Diva Extraordinaire of the Year - These women always carry themselves well and they have a strong presence.
- David Tlale
- Gerri Elsdon
- Precious Motsepe
Sports Personality of the Year – People that have inspired in the world of sports
- Simphiwe Tshabalala (need to have a chat with this one about the rumazz in joziburg)
- King Louis Oosthuizen
- Katlego Mphela
Role model of the Year – They never put their foot wrong in the public eye, they continue to contribute positively to society.
- Kabelo Mabalane
- Lira
- HHP
Cutest Couple - these are couples people adore and look up to.
- Sonia & Mathew Booth
- Nicky Van der Walt & Lee-Anne Liebenburg
- Speedy & Stoan (Bromance)
Hot Chick of the Year - these are women who ooze a lot of sex appeal.(tough one)
- Shashi Naidoo
- Bonang Matheba
- Joelle Kayembe
Fag hag of the Year - Need we say more, they never leave their home without their favourite accessories, a gay friend.
- Sophie Ndaba
- Dineo Ranaka
- Lucia Mthiyane
Musician – musician we love to listen to on and off stage.
- BlackCoffee
- JR
- Locnville
Socialite - Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign.
- Sophie Ndaba
- Lucia Mthiyane
- Kwela Tebza
Drama Queen – These are personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives revolve around a lot of dramatic behaviour or situation.
- Chris Maruleng (Don’t touch me on my studio)
- Theunis Crous
- Lebo M
The second annual 2010 Feather awards promise to be a “firecracker that’ll keep everyone talking until the 3rd edition. Check out who scoops the awards after the actual ceremony on the 10th November. Try guessing who’s gonna win... Dleng!!!
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