Wednesday night we attended the 4th celebration of the Feather Awards, as we graced the venue we were welcomed with warm beverages, of course, I mean drinks that keep you warm and hyper, not your granny’s coffee. Anyway, let’s get to the point…
First things first, the Feathers were well organized, but I did not like the space they dedicated to photographers and Videographers, it was so boring that we had to squeeze and be squeezed like lemons in order to take pictures. I was really not awesome, because I hate taking ugly pictures of people.
Shame, Tina and Prosper were also there, her in a wheelchair and being dramatic as usual and Prosperito on crunches. The lovely thing about Tina, she told us if she does not like you, she tells you now, in a way we were in commemoration of Kabelo’s once hit song, ‘It’s either you love me or you leave me alone.”
Thami loves his All Star, by the way he's the founder of the Awards. |
Before the drag Queens’ closing time, wow! The evening was touched with a medley of ‘gay anthems’ performed by five divas and divas’ in-training namely – “I’ll Will Survive” by Cabaret queen and ‘Fag Hang of the Year’ co-winner Licia Mthiyane, ‘I’m Coming Out’ tjo! By Caroline Borole, ‘Doesn’t Really Matter’ performed by Tina and Prosper, oops my bad, by Wanda Baloyi, ‘Queen of the Night’ was delivered greatly by Kelly Khumalo and as a twist on Lady Gaga’s self acceptance anthem, ‘Born This Gay’ performed by Afro-jazz supremo Nukukhanya Dlamini. The word of truth the audience enjoyed them but not more than Somizi who appeared like his mother’s twin sister, in a huge curtain dress and well done drag hairstyle.
The Xhosa population celebrity Casey Mthobeli August of Umhlobo Wenene FM was also there with his drag-controversial outfit(s). Shame he was so late, surely he thought it was a Mtata (Eastern Cape) event for some screams! Shame, this is Jozi and no one is going to jump on you!
Shame whoever the O something designed Zikhona Sodlaka's McFlurry only heard the word 'Feather' and went with it, I mean really? She looked like some ostrich...
Stylish as usual, the King of Sushi also graced the awards, though he did not make the grand entrance hopefully he came late for.
Geez! Koyo Bala everywhere he sees me he sees an opportunity for a picture, such a drama queen. He's nice though, did not mind taking his pictures, remember we no longer use film, so delete is commanded digitally...
Linda Moeketsi, I thought I was dreaming when I saw him in love with a pop bottle, *claps once* he looked stunning compared to the announcement party...
Ausi Lucia Mthiyane - lovely dress, at least you won this year and I trust it is your first and last time.
Everyone please die and go to Heaven the gates are open, Camagwini was wearing the chains of heaven...
DJ Sphectacula - always simple and humble!
Her name is gone for now - but she's from Muvhango... Reason for her picture is because she was boasting that she does not speak with 'random people' like really? Duh! She looks like she was an uninvited guest though!
Not to be outdone, the drag queens were out in full effect to deliver a rousing closing performance, celebrating the incredible strides that the South African gay community has made - all topped off by Somizi Mhlongo’s alter ego, Madame Gigi – who performed her final public appearance at the event. Thank you Somgaga the performance was so great, and of course that Zahara composition would actually make a national hit!
That was the stylish closing with the drag queens that were out in full effect to deliver a rousing closing performance, apparently they were celebrating strides that South African gay community has made. Thank to the Feathers and Dreamcatcher for inviting us, it was indeed so worth it. Can’t wait for next year’s 5th celebrations. By the way they will be screened by the SABC, we’ll alert you as soon as we are informed.
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Feather Awards 2012 – Winners
Drama Queen – These are personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives revolve around a lot of dramatic behavior and situations.
Tina Mkwaiwa
Best Styled Female – These are the ladies who consistently kept up their style throughout the year.
Minnie Dlamini
Best Styled Male - The men that have remained stylish throughout the year.
Linda Makhanya
Musician of the Year - musicians we love to listen to on, and off stage.
The Muffinz
Fag Hag - Need we say more?? They never leave their home without their favorite accessories - a gay friend.
Lucia Mthiyane & Bonang Matheba (this award was a draw)
Cutest Couple - These are couples people adore and look up to.
Sphectacula & Naves
Diva Extraordinaire - These women always carry themselves well, and have a strong & dignified presence.
Lindiwe Sisulu
Socialite of the Year - Seen at every event! Whether it’s the opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign….
Linda Moeketsi & Shekeshe “Shakes” Mokgosi
Sports Personality of the Year - People who have inspired in the world of sports
Chad le Clos
Hot Chick of the Year – these are women who ooze a lot of sex appeal.
Gail Nkoane
Hunk of the Year - These men just ooze that X-factor! You look at them and you just want a strong hug.
Lunga Shabalala
Role Model of the Year - They never put their foot wrong in the public eye, and can be relied on to contribute positively to society.
Khanyi Dlhomo
Feather of the Year – An individual who has played an important role in creating a positive and inspiring image of sexual minorities in South Africa.
Bev Ditsie
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