“Feather Award Spotlight: Tshedi Mholo and Bongani Nchang’s Malaika Dispute Recognized”

Malaika group member Tshedi Mholo fighting with singer Bongani Nchang over their legacy has earned them a Feather Award.

The 16th edition of the awards, themed “Borderless Existence,” took place at 1 Fox in Johannesburg on Thursday evening.

The dispute between the two stars spans more than 13 years, with the parties locked in a battle over Malaika’s legacy.

Bongani had remained silent until their sit-down on Podcast & Chill, which saw Tshedi asking him to stop operating under their group name since the original members, the late Jabulani Ndaba and herself, were not involved in his new musical ventures.

Here’s the list of the full winners:

The Feather Awards XVI winners

Best styled individual – Lunathi Mampofu

Hunk of the Year – Akani Simbine

Diva extraordinaire of the Year – Nthati Moshesh

Sports personality of the Year – Kgothatso Montjane

Role model of the Year – Kgothatso Montjane

Cutest couple – Blue and Brown Mbombo

Hot chick of the Year – Lunathi Mampofu

Media award of the Year – Ha Molefi! (Mzansi Magic)

Fag hag of the Year – Nontokozo Madonsela

Designer of the Year – Thebe Magugu

Musician of the Year – Zoe Modiga

Socialite of the Year – Icebolethu Funerals

Drama queen of the Year – Tshedi Mholo & Bongani Nchang

Social media personality of the Year – Hope Ramafalo

Best LGBTIQ+ initiative: private sector – Momentum Group

Best LGBTIQ+ initiative: public sector – Higher Health

Best LGBTIQ+ youth movement – Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School

Best rainbow parenting: went to all the nominees – Sape Maodi and Valvi Swartz, Orapeleng Modutle and Phiko’s Mom (Royal Bafokeng).