WATCH | Naomi Campbell applauds Thami Dish Foundation for work in the LGBTQI+ community

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has hailed the Thami Dish Foundation for challenging homophobia and fighting to decriminalise homosexuality on behalf of the LGBTQI+ community in SA and around the world.

Naomi shared her support and love for the work done by the Global LGBTIQ+ Network and the foundation in a video shared on Thami Dish's Instagram.

In a video, Naomi expressed great pride in being an allay to the LGBTIQ+ community and revealed how important same-sex rights were.

“I wanted to send a shoutout love to the Global LGBTIQ+ Network and the Thami Dish Foundation for the amazing work they are doing creatively in finding ways to advance LGBTIQ+ rights in SA, Africa and the world.

“Challenging homophobia and the fight to decriminalise homosexuality around the world are such critical issues. As an allay of the LGBTIQ+ community and as a supporter of human rights and equality, I send love to all my South African brothers and sisters.” 

Naomi urged the foundation to continue to engage in their “very important work” as they needed in the community.      

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Thami Kotlolo, who founded the Thami Dish Foundation, is a household name in the LGBTIQ+ community. He is also the founder of the Feather Awards, which are hosted annually to honour LGBTIQ+ people.

During a red carpet appearance at the Feathers in October last year, TV and radio personality Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung said he was in attendance to show his love and support for his friend Thami [who organised the event], and also people in the LGBTIQ+ community.

“I am here to support the LGBTIQ+ community as I am a part of this community. The awards are not only a gay event that celebrates gay people but for everyone who is pro-gay, who is inspirational in all the fields. They don't necessarily have to be a part of our community but they are a support system and role models.”