FULL LIST: Abryanz Style And Fashion Awards 2019 Nominees Unveiled

The 2019 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) nominees have been unveiled.

The nominees in the different categories were unveiled at a glamorous release party held at Kingdom Kampala on Saturday.

The 2019 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) will take place at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday 13th December, 2019.

The awards show celebrates and acknowledges African Fashion Industry stake holders including fashion designers, models, icons, media personalities among others.

This year’s edition running under the theme “The Starz”, is set to be the biggest event with a mission to shine a global spotlight on the African Fashion Industry while highlighting creativity, achievement and excellence.

It will be remembered that this year, ASFA this year partnered with Talent Africa, Uganda’s leading events and entertainment company. Talent Africa will work together with the ASFAs organizers to bring a new level of professionalism in event and business management.

The ultimate goal of the new partnership is to make the ASFAs the biggest fashion event in Africa.

Talent Africa boss Aly Alibhai (C) with his wife Sylvia Namutebi (R) and TV presenter Bettinah Tianah at the ASFA 2019 Nominee Release Party on Saturday

ASFA 2019 will celebrate African creatives across 14 categories.

In line with the ASFA 2019 theme, ‘The Starz’, this year’s show will also feature special Honorary Awards; The Icon Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Positive Change and Special Recognition Award for Innovation. Nominees in these categories will be selected by the ASFA 2019 panel.

Here’s the full list of nominees:

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

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