WATCH: Ramaphosa and Thami’s hilarious interview on having gay friends
The president is the first to be actively involved in the awards.
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In the lead-up to the Feather Awards tonight, founder and CEO Thami Kotlolo shared a sneak preview of his interview with President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Before the interview, Kotlolo asks the president to take off his tie to make the interview look “fun”, which he agrees to. He further leaves the president in stitches after telling him he will be “quick”.
The president replies: “I know you will be quick.”
He further talks about how he has “a lot” of gay friends.
Watch the clip below:
This year marks the 10th year of the annual awards which seek to celebrate gay pride in a country that is still trying to find a way to deal with homophobia. The awards will be held at the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein in Johannesburg tonight.
The nominees for the 10th annual Feather Awards are:
Diva Extraordinaire of the year: Thembsie Matu, Khuselo Diko, Connie Ferguson
Best-styled female: Bonang Matheba, Ayanda Thabethe, Manthe Ribane
Best-styled male: Kat Sinivasan, Riky Rick, Zulu Mkhathini
Hot Chick of the Year: Bontle Modiselle, Mihlali Ndamase, Michelle Mosakae
Role model of the year: Find New Words, Siya Khumalo, Ntsupe Mohapi
Drama Queen of the year: Robbie Malinga Jr, AKA, Jackie Phamotse
Musician of the year: FAKA, Nakhane Toure, Sjava
Sports personality of the year: Sunette Viljoen, Hlongwe Buthelezi, Phuti Lekoloane
Hunk of the Year: Thabang Molaba, Bohang Moeko, Tumi Seeco
Fag Hag of the year: Phila Madlingozi, Rami Chuene, Busiswa
Cutest couple: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Mmabatho Montsho, Shane Eagle and Nicole Swartz, Steve and Lucy Letsike
Socialite of the year: Modiselle sisters, Yaya Mavundla, Dr Smile
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