By Our Reporter
After five successful events since its inception in 2013, Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) returns for its sixth edition to be held on 7th December, 2018 at Kampala Serena Hotel.
Over the past few weeks, the team has carefully selected the nominees for this year’s event from the thousands of entries received since the nomination process kicked off last month. This coveted list was unveiled last Saturday, 27th October, 2018 at a swanky cocktail event.
According Brian Ahumuza, the brains behind the awards, this year’s list of nominees is a reflection of the entrepreneurial potential of the fashion industry.
“Every nominee on this list is not just creating, but also tapping deeply into the business potential of what they do,” noted Brian Ahumuza.
“We would like to also thank everyone who participated in the nomination process and has supported and worked with the ASFAs thus far. We therefore promise another mind-blowing experience at Africa’s premier fashion event in December,” he added.
The ASFAs aim to promote fashion and the arts, encourage ethnic diversity, and reflect a positive image of Africa.
Here’s the full list of nominees:
FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Eguana
o Fatuma Asha
o Joe Malaika
o Anita Beryl
o Stella Atal
o Sham Tyra
AFRICA
o Chusuwanapha (South Africa)
o Maxhosa By Laduma (South Africa)
o Soraya Da Piedade (Angola)
o House Of Tayo (Rwanda)
o Taibo Bakhar (Mozambique)
MODEL OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Anyon Ansola
o Paul Mwesigwa
o Aliet Sarah
o Aketch Joy Winnie
o Ayak Vernonica
AFRICA
o Adonis Bosso (Ivory Coast)
o Dylan Wentzel (South Africa)
o Happy Jacqueline (Rwanda)
o Graobe Noelle (Cameroon)
o Dave Kabamba (Congo)
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Beats By Deryk
o Danyel on the Brushes
o Nahya Glam
o Imani Makeup
o Saida Beauty
AFRICA
o Bimpe Onakoya (Nigeria)
o Muthoni Njoba (Kenya)
o Lucoh Mhlongo (South Africa)
o Steve Koby (Kenya)
FASHION STYLIST OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Mavo Kampala
o Tazibone Solomon
o Glitz by Nalu
o Kaijuka Abbas
o Sam Kikumba
AFRICA
o Brian Babu (Kenya)
o Chuck Mbevo (Angola)
o Kelvin Vicent (Nigeria)
o Moashy Styling (Nigeria)
o Chloe Andrea (South Africa)
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Papa Shot it
o Oscar Ntege
o Bwire Mark
o Fred Bugembe
o Daville
AFRICA
o Trevor Stuurman (South Africa)
o Emmanuel Oyeleke (Nigeria)
o Shawn Keiffer (Tanzania)
o Stevenchy Photography (Kenya)
o Justin Dingwall (South Africa)
HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Mart Barber
o Gray Cee Hairz
o Hair By Zziwa
o Maureen Nambusi
o Jeff Jingo
AFRICA
o Saadique Ryklief (South Africa)
o Rehema Samo (Tanzania)
o Saul Juma (Kenya)
o Ncumisa Mimiduma (South Africa)
MOST STYLISH MALE ARTISTE
UGANDA
o Fik Fameika
o A Pass
o Exodus
o Eddy Kenzo
o Beenie Gunter
AFRICA
o Octopizzo (Kenya)
o Riky Rick (South Africa)
o Fally Ipupa (DRC)
o Runtown (Nigeria)
o Sauti Sol (Kenya)
MOST STYLISH FEMALE ARTISTE
UGANDA
o Vinka
o Spice Diana
o Nina Roz
o Lydia Jazmine
o Ang3lina
AFRICA
o Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
o Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
o Seyi Shay (Nigeria)
o Efya (Ghana)
o Oteya (Namibia)
MALE FASHIONISTA OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Brandon Brandon
o Sir Owen Dapper
o Zipper Atafo
o Abduz Spot
o Lord Sanie
AFRICA
o Noble Igwe (Nigeria)
o Amar Jonathan (Kenya)
o Galal Muhammad (Sudan)
o Stive Lee (Tanzania)
o Akin Faminu (Nigeria)
FEMALE FASHIONISTA OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Aaron Hilson
o Meg Lusembo
o Kasirye Hauer
o Udy The Gemini
AFRICA
o Tshego Manche
o Kefilwe Mabote
o Lauren Campbell
o Sarah Langa
FASHION WRITER OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Gloria Haguma
o Esther Oluka
o Nasif Nyiiro Nkoobe
o Edward Nimusiima
o Siima Sabiiti
AFRICA
o Richard Akuson (Anasty Boy)
o Leanne Trcy (Refashion Africa)
o Gloria Nella (Fashion Bomb Africa)
o Patience Ezeogo (Style Vitae)
o Eki Ogunbor (Nigeria)
FASHIONABLE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Finally – Geosteady
o Very Well – King Saha , Slick Stuart and Roja
o Chips Na Ketchup – Vinka
o Mummy Yo – Sheebah Karungi
o Mujje – GNL Zamba
AFRICA
o So Mi So – Wande Coal
o Sweetboy – Falz
o Duro Dada – Bimbi Phillips
o Short and Sweet -Sauti Sol
o Gbona – Burna Boy
MOST STYLISH FEMALE CELEBRITY OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
o Sheila Gashumba
o Rachel K
o Judith Heard
o Judithiana
o Sue Ochola Deroy
AFRICA
o Dillish Mathews (Namibia)
o Amina Abdi (Kenya)
o Nomzamo Mbatha (South Africa)
o Nana Akua Addo (Ghana)
o Zynnell Lydia (Ghana)
MOST STYLISH MALE CELEBRITY OF THE YEAR
AFRICA
o Denola Grey
o DJ Spinall
o Ebuka
o Tobi Bakre
