The 2016 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFA) list of nominees was released at a glamorous and intimate event held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Thursday night.
The awards that are held in partnership with CÎROC Ultra-Premium vodka have 25 categories and over 500 nominees this time round and have transcended borders to become a continental event, as the nominee list clearly indicates.
“After a successful three year run, the awards will be embracing the continent; crossing from East Africa to the rest of Africa, recognizing fashion icons that are steering Africa onto the global fashion map,” said Ms Gloria Haguma, the awards’ Head of Communications.
In a bid to stamp their footprint onto the continent, the awards will also be launched on November 3, 2016 in Namibia during the Windhoek Fashion Week.
After the announcement of nominees, voting opened at exactly midnight on October 28, 2016 and will be done via website, social media and SMS for the 35% public vote. It closes on December 8, 2016
The 2016 ASFAS is slated for December 9, 2016 at the Kampala Serena Hotel’s Victoria Ball Room starting at exactly 6pm under the theme, “Dress to Inspire”.
“CÎROC is proud to be associated with Africa’s premier fashion event for the second year running. It is the ultimate celebration drink, and Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards are about celebration of fashion. As you must have heard, the awards’ organisation Brian Ahumuza was recently appointed CÎROC Uganda Ambassador, so we are glad to partner with him on his endeavours to transform the continental fashion landscape,” UBL’s Luxury Brands Manager, Ms Annette Nakiyaga said.
“Much as I would like to let the cat out of the bag, at the moment I can only say, brace yourselves for show stopping Fashion showcases from Africa’s leading fashion designers, performances from Africa’s biggest artistes and the biggest and most glamorous, red carpet Africa has seen ever,” Haguma said of what to expect at the awards.
ASFAS 2016 FULL NOMINEE LIST
- CONTINENTAL STYLE & FASHION INFLUENCER.
Males
David Tlale
Trevor Stuurman
Mai Atafo
FEMALES.
Bonang Matheba (South Africa)
Diana Opoti (Kenya)
Jennifer Obayuwana (Nigeria)
- FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
UGANDA
Raphael Kasule (Uganda)
Iguana(Uganda)
Anita Beryl(Uganda)
Kwesh UG(Uganda)
Ras Kasozi(Uganda)
Nanfuka Olivia. (Uganda)
EAST AFRICA
Martin Kadinda (Tanzania)
Sheria Ngowi (Tanzania)
Bobbins & Seif(Uganda)
Moise Turahirwa(Rwanda)
Makeke International (Tanzania)
Jamila Vera Swai (Tanzania)
WEST AFRICA
Lisa Folawiyo(Nigeria)
Wanni Fuga(Nigeria)
Lanre Da Silva(Nigeria)
Abrantie The Gentleman(Ghana)
Kamsi TCharles(Nigeria)
Loza Maleombho(Ivory Coast)
Mai Atafo(Nigeria)
SOUTHERN AFRICA
Kidd Hunta(Zimbabwe)
Intisaar Mukadam(Zimbabwe)
Thula Sundi(South Africa)
Taibo Bacar(Mozambique)
Gert Johan Coetzee(South Africa)
Chisoma Lombe(Zambia)
Maxhosa Knitwear(South Africa)
- FASHION BRAND OF THE YEAR.
Paple Rayn
Emporio Milano
Woolworth
Mr. Price
Bold Kampala
- MOST STYLISH ARTISTE (UGANDA).
Exodus(Uganda)
Eddy Kenzo(Uganda)
Bobi Wine(Uganda)
Atlas (Uganda)
Levixonne
FEMALES.
Desire Luzinda(Uganda)
Sheeba Karungi(Uganda)
Renah Nalumansi(Uganda)
Irene Namubiru(Uganda)
Irene Ntale(Uganda)
Leila Kayondo(Uganda)
EAST AFRICA(males).
Sauti Sol(Kenya)
Alikiba(Tanzania)
Diamond Platnumz(Tanzania)
Ommy Dimpoz(Tanzania)
FEMALES.
Vanessa Mdee(Tanzania)
Avril(kenya)
Vicotria Kimani(kenya)
Aika Navy kenzo(Tanzania)
WEST AFRICA(MALES)
Falz the bahd Guy(Nigeria)
Sakordie(Ghana)
Dbanj(Nigeria)
Ice Prince(Nigeria)
Wizkid(Nigeria)
Adekunle gold (Nigeria)
FEMALES.
Mocheddah(Nigeria)
Tiwa Savage(Nigeria)
Lola Rae
Efya
Yemi Alade(Nigeria)
SOUTHERN AFRICA(MALES)
Theo Kgosinkwe(South Africa)
Aka(South Africa)
Riky Rick(South Africa)
Black Coffee(South africa)
SOUTHERN AFRICA(MALES)
Nadia Nakai(South Africa)
Simphiwe Dana(South Africa)
Titica
Nhlanhla Nciza(South Africa)
Zonke(south africa).
- BEST DRESSED CELEBRITY.(Uganda)
(MALES CATEGORY WAS SCRAPPED)
FEMALES.
Barbie Kyagulanyi
Pherrie Kimbugwe
Anita Fabiola
Judith Heard
Crystal Newman
EAST AFRICA (MALES)
Nick Mutuma(kenya)
Juma Jux(Tanzania)
Nedy Music(Tanzania)
Idris Sultan(Tanzania)
Georgie Ndirangu(Rwanda)
Jamal Gaddafi(Kenya)
FEMALES.
Jokate Mwegelo(Tanzania)
Vera Sidika(Kenya)
Huddah Monroe(Kenya)
Wema Sepatu(Tanzania)
Kate Peyton (Rwanda)
Wolper Stylish(Tanzania)
WEST AFRICA(MALES)
Mai Atafo(Nigeria)
IK Ogbonna(Nigeria)
Alex Ekubo(Nigeria)
Richard Mofe Damijo(Nigeria)
Ric Hassani(Nigeria)
Toosweet annan.(Ghana)
FEMALES.
Nana Akua Ado(Ghana)
Ritah Dominic(Nigeria)
Juliet Ibrahim(Ghana)
Yvonne Nelson(Ghana)
Zainab Sheriff(Sierra Leone)
Deborah Vanessa(Ghana)
SOUTHERN AFRICA(MALES)
Maps Maponyane(south Africa)
Mthoko Mkhathini(south Africa)
Trevor Stuurman
N K U L I M
Luis Munana
FEMALES
Terry Pheto
Dillish Mathews
Samantha Jannsen
Bonang Matheba
Minnie Dlamini
Lerato kganyago
Tsholo Dikobe(Botswana)
Nonzamo Mbatha(South Africa)
Central Africa(MALES).
Fally Ipupa
Koffie Olomide
Awilo Longoba
Ferregolale Padre
FEMALES.
Orfny Fenty
Anado Kabika
Jessica Bossekota
Ally Akindja
- UGANDAN MODEL OF THE YEAR
(MALES)
Mwesigwa Paul
Lucas Stunnar
Waiswa Ronald
Adam Gashe
John Iwueke
Housen Mushema
(FEMALES)
Vaquisha Eyapu
Rossi Rock
Chandia Dorothy
Bettty Mahoro
Rukundo Natalie
Aliba Immaculate.
MODEL OF THE YEAR.
MALES. AFRICA
Victor Ndigwe
Toyin
Adonis Bosso
Sanele Xaba
Dave Kabamba
Lesala Mampa
FEMALE MODEL OF THE YEAR. AFRICA
Georgina Akalanyaba
Julee Djoulde Bocoum
Huguette Marara
Yemi Awoyemi
OUTSTANDING MODEL OF THE YEAR.
Sharam Diniz
Mayowa Nicholas
Maria Borges
Herieth Paul
Aamito Stacie Lagum
Patricia Akello
EAST AFRICAN RISING MODEL OF THE YEAR.
MALES.
Ephy Saint
Chammack Alaye Yambi
Jay Rwanda
Darrel Gee
Ben breaker
Abel Kipaso
- BEST MODEL MANAGEMENT.
Fusion Models(South Africa)
Beth Model Management(Nigeria)
Myth Model Management
Ice Model Mangament(South Africa)
Joram Model Management(Uganda)
Boss Models(south Africa)
- MOST FASHIONABLE MUSIC VIDEO
Uganda.
Dede- Bebecool
Magic- Winnie Nwangi
Mukyala Mwami-Aganaaga
Nkwatako- Sheeba Karungi
Manifesto-Leila Kayondo
Byagana-Radio and Weasal ft. Ziza Bafana
Bingi- New Chapter
AFRICA.
Mamacita-Tinie Tempah ft. Wizkid
Colours of Africa- Diamond Platnumz ft. Mafikizolo
Soft Work- Falz the bahd Guy
Vanessa Mdee- Niroge
No Kissing- Patoranking ft. Sakordie
Aje- Alikiba
If I start to talk- Tiwa Savage ft. Dr. SID
Tulale Fofofo- Micasa FT. Sauti Sol
Kontrol- Maleek Berry.
- MOST STYLISH COUPLE.
Barbie and Bobi wine(Uganda)
Bonang Matheba & AKA(South Africa)
Annabel Onyango and Marek Fuchs (Kenya)
Zari Tlale & Diamond Platnumz(Tanzania)
Mr &Mrs Ayo Makun(Nigeria)
Elikem & Pokello(Zimbabwe)
- CROSSING BOARDERS WITH FASHION
Jidenna
Ugo Mozie
Lupita Nyongo
LOLU ESQ
- BEST DRESSED MEDIA PERSONALITY/ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR(Uganda)
Males.
Crystal Luv
Douglas Lwanga
Denzel Mwiyeretsi
De Apeman
Alex Muhangi
FEMALES.
Victoria Bagaya
Fyona Kirabo
Nassali Bettinah
Anita Fabiola
Malaika Nnyanzi
Judithiana
Deedan
BEST DRESSED MEDIA PERSONALITY/ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR(AFRICA).
Males.
Uti Nwachukwu
Falz the bahd Guy
Idris Sultan
Friday James
Ebuka Obi
Derenel Edun
Georgie Ndirangu(Rwanda)
FEMALES.
Vimbai Mutinhri
Toke Makinwa
Stephanie Coker
Bolanle Olukanni
Berla Mundi
Bonang Matheba(SouthAfrica)
Tracy Wanjiru(Kenya)
- STYLIST OF THE YEAR (UGANDA).
Phauz Fashion King
Kaijuka Abbas
Fatuma Asha
Posh by KC
Chuck Salvator
Tazibone Solomon
EAST AFRICA.
Brian Babu
JM International
Annabel Onyango
Irfan Rizwanali
Wambiu Thimba
WEST AFRICA.
Adebayo Okelawal
Bubu ogisi
Mellisa Akposoe
Swanky Jerry
Sam Desalu
Memsor Kamarake
SOUTHERN AFRICA
Lourens Gebhardt
Shaun Stylist
Gaone Mothini & Tsholo Dikobe
Reinhard Mahalie
Craig Zoowie
Dimeji Alara
Pholoso Selebogo
Loius Phillipe De Gagoue
- MOST STYLISH UGANDAN IN THE DIASPORA.
MALES.
Alecool
Adam Ddumba
Meddie More
Prince MJ
FEMALES.
Sheila Nabunya
Louise Kamya
Regina Carol
Lucy Smize
Rachel K
Krina Styla.
MOST STYLISH AFRICANS IN THE DIASPORA.
MALES.
Lolu Esq
Steven Onoja
Zeddie Loky
Henry Coffie.
Hush Puppi
Emmanuel Austin
FEMALES.
Shirley Beniang
Fisayo longe
Melissa Akposoe
Soraya De Carvalho
Toun AJ
Didi Olomide
- FASHION EVENT OF THE YEAR (UGANDA).
Kampala Fashion Week
Malengo HOT PINK catwalk
Blankets and Wine
Paple Rayn
Bride and Groom expo.
- . FASHIONISTA OF THE YEAR (UGANDA)
Bover styles
Anthony Kays
Williams Bugeme
Shaminator
Abduz spot
Ssekiranda Allan
Abby Singh
FEMALES
Esther Chanelle
Nina Roz
Sera Ponde
Mwaj Ahmed
Aron Hilson
Nakiranda Cynthia
Sarah Joy Bakanansa
TK Berriez
EAST AFRICA.
MALES.
Muriki Kagiri
Franklin Saiylel
Abdy Askar
Stive Lee
Daniel Weke
FEMALES.
Anita and Lisa Gaitho(Kenya)
Joy Kendi(Kenya)
Bridget Shigadi(
Hamisa Mabetto
Sylvia Njoki
Diana Machira
SOUTHERN AFRICA.
MALES.
Lungstar Mkwanazi
Keletso Rakumakoe
Adriano Visage
Marcellino Vallihu
S i v u y i l e Madikana
Gemaen Jordan Taylor
Gilmore tee
FEMALES.
Mbo Mahocs
Sarah Langa Heaton
Wolf Lulama
Pokello Nare
Anelisa Mangcu
Nangula Nanyemba
Antonia shinana
CENTRAL AFRICA.
MALES.
Steve Chirha (DRC)
Justine Nsombo(DRC)
Gipsy Ilunga
Jonathan Zegbe
Mwana Metshola
Ken Nsiala
FEMALES.
Naomi Mujinga
Geerie Berry
Queen Pokoo
Afi Elizabeth
Monica Flowe
Charlotte Kamale
Alliance Kidja Bahati
WEST AFRICA.
MALES.
Noble Igwe
Akin Faminu
Mr. Asare
Hakeem Adeyinka balogum
Josef Adamu
FEMALES.
Empress_jamila
Sharon Ojong
Sandra Ankobiah
Missaei Ameena
- MAKEUP ARTISTES 2016
Uganda.
Zipper Atafo
Fyona Kirabo
Mona Faces
Fayth Presh
Pamela Musiimenta
EAST AFRICA.
Muthoni Njoba
Maya mia
Claudine Mwangachuchu
Steve Koby
Milly_Umuhoza_Vanly
Fauzia Abdulkadir
WEST AFRICA.
Anita Brows
Lewina David
Tintsmakeuppro
Oshewabeauty
Bimpe Onakoya
Jide of St. Ola
SOUTHERN AFRICA.
Clara Chimeloane
Vuyo varoy
Nthato mashishi
lucoh
missjeyarts_makeup
Tlhomamo
- BEST FASHION BLOGGER/WRITER. (Uganda)
Lamic Kirabo
Mugume Canary
Hersan Ssentongo
Eleanor Mirembe
Grace Nafuna
Samson Baranga
BEST FASHION BLOGGER/WRITER (AFRICA).
Sylvia Njoki
Akin Faminu
Charlie Kamale
Sharon Ojong
Aisha Baker Parnell
Richard Akuson
Sharon Mundia
Jacqueline Albert Terry
Muriuki kagiri
- LIFESTYLE/FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR (UGANDA)
Oneal Mujjumbura
Blush Media
Alexander Photograpy
Twenny Benjamin
Rolland Manzi
Ronnie Bob
LIFESTYLE/FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR(AFRICA)
BuoArt
Nibz_studio
William nsai
Giulio Molfese
Charlene Asare
Gilbert Asante
Clemence photography
Victor Peace
Trevor Stuurman
- HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR.(Uganda)
Hair by Zziwa
Mart Barber
Martyn Ssekyanzi
Grace Warren
Sula’s Saloon
- BEST DRESSED TRADITIONAL/RELIGIOUS LEADER.
Prophet Elvis Mbonye
Pastor Mondo Mugisha
David Happy Ngabo
Prince Wassaja