Thandiswa “King Tha” Mazwai Honoured at the Feather Awards XV With a Simon Nkoli Award

• Thandiswa Mazwai was honoured with the Simon Nkoli Award at the Feather Awards XV, recognising her significant role in advocating for the rights of those facing homophobia
• The award acknowledged her as an African queer icon and highlighted her enduring impact as a vocalist and activist
• Thandiswa expressed gratitude on social media, thanking the LGBTQ+ community for the recognition and acknowledging the healing power of such moments

Legendary South African singer and songwriter Thandiswa Mazwai, affectionately known as King Tha, received the Simon Nkoli Award at the just-ended Feather Awards.

Thandiswa Mazwai bags top award

South African artists and musicians were honoured at the Feather Awards XV. Many stars, including Yaya Mavundla, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Mrs Mops, Lebo M and Andile Dlamini, won awards at the glamorous event.

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Bongo Maffin Lead vocalist and activist Thandiswa Mazwai was also honoured with a Simon Nkoli award. Feather Awards noted in an Instagram post that Thandiswa deserved the award because she has played a significant role in championing the rights of those who faced homophobia. The post read:

"A Queen on and off the stage, @thandiswamazwai is an African queer icon that has stood the test of time. Today we honour her with The Simon Nkoli Award, thank you for your voice, activism, strength, and resilience. It is inspiring to us all. “Homophobia is un-African and hate is un-African”

Thandiswa Mazwai grateful for the recognition

Thandiswa took to her social media page to express gratitude for the honour she received. The legendary singer showered Thami Dish and Yaya Mavundla with praise. She wrote:

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"I am so thankful for the generosity and love from the Gay community last night. Thank you for being such special humans. And wena @ThamiDish ….uyabona wena! THANK YOU. You have no idea how healing these moments can be. Love to @YayaRSA too and all the beautiful queer fam."

Briefly News spoke to fashion designer and activist Yaya Mavundla who noted that Thandiswa deserves the recognition because of her immense contribution to the community. She said:

"We can’t shy away from Thandiswa Mazwai’s influence and excellence in the industry. Having openly lived her truth as a queer woman amid all the homophobia and hate crimes is remarkable and I couldn’t think of anyone more fitting for this honour.

"With that, it will inspire so many people to be and hopefully, those who love and support Mazwai throughout the country can influence change and spread positivity and support for the LGBTIQ+ community."

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Thandiswa Mazwai blames government for out-of-work family members

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that SAMA winner Thandiswa Mazwai has shared her opinion about the crippling state of the economy on social media, blaming the government for disappointing its citizens.

The Zabalaza singer took to her X, formerly known as Twitter, account to lambast the government concerning employment and how it has affected her family members.

Source: Briefly News