Kelly Khumalo used the Feather awards to make her first public appearance since the death of her soccer star boyfriend.
As expected all cameras focused on the singer as she arrived on the red carpet at the event which was held at the Urban Tree in Johannesburg.
Wearing a long black dress with a white detail on the side, Khumalo posed for pictures with a bit of a sombre look on her face.
Her appearance at the event caused quite a stir as many wondered if the singer had acted appropriately by attending an industry event only a week after the man she loved was laid to rest.
However Khumalo put on a brave face and even managed to get on stage with Dion Chang to present the role model of the year award to TV presenter Zizo Beda.
Khumalo was not the only one to stir a bit of controversy on the night. Singer Fiesta Black had the crowd laughing and gasping as she performed the ‘Thuntsha Lerole’, a song she claims Thembi Seete stole from her.
Another funny moment came when hosts Akhumzi Jezile and Sade Giliberti revealed that Bonang Matheba’s other name is Dorothy.
In true razzmatazz style sports Minister Fikile Mbalula was presented with the Sports Personality of the Year award……this left many confused.
“Which sport is he playing?”, one Twitter user asked, to which Mbalula responded: “What a crazy question, kanti I am Minister of what?”
Mzansi’s Sexiest finalists Amanda du Pont and Nkululeko Tshirimbula picked up their very first industry awards last night, winning the Hot chick of the year and Hunk of the year awards respectively.
The event went fairly well except for the hour and a half late start and the starter only being served at 8:30 pm.
By the time the main course came; people were already heading out the door and singer Kabomo had to beg them to stay and have some food.
List of winners:
Styled Female – Nhlanhla Nciza
Best Styled Male – Maps Maponyane
Cutest Couple Lalla Hirayama & Chris “The Mayor” Nkosi
Sports Personality of the Year- Fikile Mbalula
Role Model of the Year – Zizo Beda & Thuli Madonsela
Diva Extraordinaire – Thembi Nyandeni
Hot Chick of the Year – Amanda Dupont
Hunk of the Year – Nkuli Tshirumbula
Musician of the Year – Mafikizolo
Media Award of the Year – Shift (SABC1)
Socialite – Simphiwe Dana
Fag Hag of the Year – Lerato Kganyago
Drama Queen of the Year – Generations Cast & Mfundi Vundla
Feather of the Year- Out In Africa Film Festival.
Source – sowetanlive
