The Feather awards are back for 2011 and the nominees have been announced. Contenders in 12 categories were revealed at a shindig in Braamfontein last night (11th).
In case you aren't familiar with them, this the third year they've been on the award scene. They're a pop ceremony that tributes personalities who've inspired the gay community.
This from the official description of them: "
The loud, proud and boldly gay-friendly awards were conceptualised by Quad Republic’s Thami Kotlolo as a way of celebrating ‘fabulous’ individuals who inspired the gay community.The Feather Awards are an exuberant celebration of all that is glamorous, witty and gay-friendly in South Africa.Whether gay, bi-sexual or straight, the Feather Awards sees a range of personalities across sports, media, business and entertainment claiming their prizes as Feather Awards winners."
Last year's ceremony starred sletty-slaps between
Khanyi Mbau and Primrose Crous. Now that that's "been there/done that" it's gonna be interesting to see what dirrrt happens this year. The ceremony goes down on Tuesday, 8 November and the theme is: GLAM.R.US.
The nominees are ...
Best Styled Female -
ladies that consistently kept to their style throughout the year:Noni Gasa
Bonang Matheba
Dineo Ranaka
Best Styled Male - men that have remained stylish throughout the year:Zakes Bantwini
Siphiwe Mpye
Siyabonga Ngwekazi
Hunk of the Year - men who ooze the X-factor. When you look at them you just want a strong hug:Lulo Café
DJ Cleo
Aubrey Poo
Fag Hag of the Year - they never leave home without their favourite accessories, a gay friend:Zizi Kodwa
Kenny Kunene
Sophie Ndaba
Musician/Artist of the Year - musician we love to listen to on and off stage:Professor
Zakes Bantwini
Zahara
Role Model of the Year - they never put a foot wrong in the public eye, they continue to contribute positively to society:Natalie Du Toit
Kabelo Mabalane
Terry Pheto
Drama Queen of the Year - the personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives centre round a lot of dramatic behavior and situations:Kenny Kunene
Eric Miyeni
Nonhle Thema
Cutest Couple of the Year - couples people adore and look up to:Black Coffee and Mbali
Dj Cleo and Brickz
Kenny Kunene and Gayton McKenzie
Hot Chick of the Year - women who ooze sex appeal:Minnie Dlamini
Claire Mawisa
Gail Nkoane
Diva Extroardinaire of the Year - women who always carry themselves well and who have a strong presence:Noeleen Maholwana-Sangqu
Thoko Qoboza
Edith Venter
Sports personality of the Year - people who've inspired in the world of sports:Andile Jali
Oscar Pretorius
Caster Semenya
Socialite of the Year - seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign:Jafta Mamabolo
Tembisa Mdoda
Jennifer Su
For gosss about the nomination partay, see:
Feather Awards launch party gossip galore.