Now in it’s 13th year, the highly anticipated Feather Awards today announced the colourful 2021 list of nominees for the upcoming awards set to take place on the 11th November 2021 at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg.
This year’s event is themed “Queer Lives Matter”.
Some of the nominees include Ama Qamata, Zozibini Tunzi, Liesl Laurie, Musa Mthombeni and Rich Mnisi.
Started as an award show in 2008, the Feather Awards now also proudly executes LGBTIQ advocacy activations throughout the year.
See the full list of nominees below:
Best Styled Individual
- Leroy Marc
- Rich Mnisi
- Zozibini Tunzi
Hunk of the Year
- Siya Khumalo
- Wiseman Zithar
- Rich Mnisi
Diva Extraordinaire of the Year
- Johanna Mukoki
- Ayanda Ncwane
- Amanda Dambuza
Sports Personality of the Year
- Phuti ‘Minaj’ Lekoloane
- Protea Pumas
- Palesa Manaleng
Role model of the Year
- Phuthi ‘Minaj’ Lekoloane
- Roché Kester
- Thebe Magugu
Cutest Couple of the Year
- Musa & Liesel Mthombeni
- Sylvester Chauke & Tumelo Mmusi
- Latoya & Lebo Keswa
Hot Chick of the Year
- Kamo Mphela
- Shudufadzo Musida
- Ama Qamata
Media Award of the Year.
- Becoming
- ShakeDown YFM
- The River
Fag Hag of the Year
- Lady Du
- Zoe Modiga
- Nokuthula Mavuso
Musician of the Year
- Lady Du
- Makhadzi
- Langa Mavuso
Socialite of the Year
- Johanna Mukoki
- Lelo WhatGood
- Bobby Blanco
Drama Queen of the Year
- Nonku Williams and her Mom
- Thabo Smalls & KeJile keJile
- Khanyi Mbau
Social Media Personality of the Year
- The Funny Chef
- Coachella Randy
- Tumi Powerhouse
Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Private Sector
- Levis X Langa Mavuso
- Ernest & Young
- Tshepo Jeans
Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Public Sector
- Gauteng Department of Education
- Department of Education Western Cape
- National Youth Development Agency
Best LGBTIQ Youth Movement
- Vaal LGBT
- Vogue Nights
- Queer Lives Matter
Best Rainbow Parenting
- House of Diamond (Original Hunty)
- Bongani Sibeko & Ndumiso Ngidi
- Virginia Magwaza
