On Saturday night, Kampala’s most anticipated fashion event of the year, Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) held a glamorous Nominees Release Party at Kingdom Kampala.
It was a fun-filled exclusive cocktail night where nominees to the stylish and fashionable awards night were unveiled ahead of the event slated to take place on Friday, December 13 sponsored by Ciroc Premium Vodka.
The night was host to many of Uganda’s big African Fashion stakeholders with some of the attendees like Tazibone Solomon, Mwaj Ahmed, Hers UG falling under some of the categories of the ASFAs which included fashion designers, models, icons, media personalities, socialites among others who will battle it out for the ultimate awards at the Kampala Serena Hotel in December.
This year’s edition falls under the theme, “The Starz” where many African fashion creatives will be recognized with a special feature category under the Honorary Awards, The Icon Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Positive Change Award and the Special Recognition Award for Innovations who will be selected by the ASFA 2019 panel plus 14 other categories.
Notably, Ozwald Boateng OBE, a British fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, known for his trademark twist on classic British tailoring and bespoke style will be one of the big international guests being hosted for the awards show not forgetting America’s classic man Jidenna who will be performing too!
The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards is a continental fashion awards event held annually in Kampala to recognize excellence and outstanding achievement in the fashion industry in Uganda and Africa.
Here is the full list of the ASFAs Nominees 2019:
Lifetime Achievement Award
To be selected by the ASFA 2019 panel
Positive Change
To be selected by the ASFA 2019 panel
Icon Award
To be selected by the ASFA 2019 panel
Special Recognition Award for Innovation
To be selected by the ASFA 2019 panel
Fashion Designer of the Year (Uganda)
- Abbas Kaijuka
- Vence
- Sham Tyra
- Hers Ug
- Fatumah Asha
- Ipigogo (Monica Kansiime)
Fashion Designer of the Year (Africa)
- Christie Brow (Ghana)
- Thebe Magugu (South Africa)
- Ifeanyi Nwune (Nigeria)
- Loza Maleombho (Côte D’ivoire)
- Sheria Ngowi (Tanzania)
Model of the Year (Uganda)
- Aliet Sarah
- Aketch Joy Winnie
- Ayak Veronica
- Anyon Asola
- Emaan Agwet
- Judith Heard
Model of the Year (Africa)
- Adut Aketch (South Sudan)
- Shanelle Nyasiase (Kenya)
- Anok Yai (South Sudan)
- Victor Naigwe (Nigeria)
- Adonis Bosso (Ivory Coast)
- Blosnya Minher (Angola)
Fashion Stylist of the Year (Uganda)
- Mavo Kampala
- Tazibone
- Trace De Lines
- Top Stylist
- Tinah Brad
- Sashz Closet
Fashion Stylist of the Year (Africa)
- Luxury Recycle (Mozambique)
- Rusty Beukes (South Africa)
- Chuck Mbevo (Angola)
- J Reason (Nigeria)
- Daniel Obasi (Nigeria)
Hair Stylist of the Year (Uganda)
- Hair Zipper
- Jeff Jingo
- Afros And Mo
- Mirrors
- Ice Kenny
- Am Her Styling Ug
Hair Stylist of the Year (Africa)
- Suzy Oludde (Nigeria)
- Ricky Kish (Kenya)
- Ncumisa Mimiduma (Sout Africa)
- Saul Juma (Kenya)
- Corrine Muthoni (Kenya)
Fashion Photographer (Uganda)
- Bwire Mark
- Hans Shots
- Tado Photography
- Ninno Jack Jr
- Manzi Roland
- Walter Keys
Fashion Photographer (Africa)
- Patrice De Lemos (Angola)
- Shane Costt (Rwanda)
- Twins Dnt Beg (Ghana)
- Emmanuel Oyeleke (Nigeria)
- Brian Gathu (Kenya)
- Andile Mthembu (South Africa)
Make Up Artist of the Year (Uganda)
- Nahya Glam
- Saida Beauty
- Shillat Mua
- Danyel On The Brushes
- Imani Make Up
- Umuhoza 256
Make Up Artist of the Year (Africa)
- Valerie Lawson (Ghana)
- Banke Meshida Lawal (Nigeria)
- Lavie Make Up (Tanzania)
- Lucoh Mhlongo
Most Stylish Female Artiste (Uganda)
- Lydia Jazmine
- Spice Diana
- Vinka
- Pia Pounds
- Nina Roz
- Recho Rey
Most Stylish Female Artiste (Africa)
- Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
- Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
- Thulo Boity (South Africa)
- Souhila Ben Lachab (Algeria)
- Muthoni Drummer Queen (Kenya)
- Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Most Stylish Male Artiste (Uganda)
- Beenie Gunter
- Ykee Benda
- Grenade
- Chozen Blood
- Fik Fameika
- B2C
Most Stylish Male Artiste (Africa)
- Hart The Band
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Ricky Rick (South Africa)
- Juma Jux (Tanzania)
- Fally Ipupa (Congo)
Fashionable Music Video Of The Year (Uganda)
- Sunday – Slick Stuart, Dj Roja And Tonix
- Gutujja – Rema And B2c
- Sure – Vinka
- Signal – Eddy Kenzo
- Jangu Ondabe – Spice Diana
Fashionable Music Video Of The Year (Africa)
- 49-99 – Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
- Supernova – Mr Eazi (Nigeria)
- Moyo – Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
- Pull Up – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Extravaganza – Sauti Sol (Kenya)
- Whipped – Tellaman, Shekhina And Nasty C
Fashion Media Excellence Award (Uganda)
- Gloria Haguma
- Fashion Pit
- Esther Oluka
- Edward Nimusiima
Fashion Media Excellence Award (Africa)
- Gloria Haguma
- Fashion Pit
- Esther Oluka
- Edward Nimusiima