Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2017
| 2017 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards | |
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| Awarded for | Recognizing excellence in fashion across Africa |
| Date | 8 December 2017 |
| Venue | Kampala Serena Hotel |
| Country | Uganda |
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| Website | https://abryanzstyleandfashionawards.com |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | NTV Uganda |
| Produced by | David Tlale[2] |
The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2017 was held on 8 December 2017 at the Kampala Serena Hotel themed the Fashion Takeover, celebrating the business and entrepreneurial potential of the fashion industry in Africa. The awards were presented by the Abryanz franchise with the aim of honoring and celebrating the excellence of Africa's growing fashion industry.[3][4] The event was hosted by Rachel K and Nana Akua[5] and produced by South Africas's David Tlale.[6]
Nominations for the 2017 ASFAs started on 7 September until 6 October.[7] Nominees were unveiled in a video presented by Abryanz Collection and ASFAs CEO Brian Ahumuza, TV presenter Bettinah Tianah and model scout Joram Muzira.[8][9]
Acts[edit]
Musicians Mafikizolo, Eddy Kenzo, Desire Luzinda, Fik Fameica, Gravity Omutujju, Latinum and Sheebah performed at the event. Mafikizolo performed their hit songs including Wepuuti, Koona and closed their performance with their new release Love Potion which won Most Stylish Video of The Year award on the same night.[10][11][12] The highlight of the event was the Lifetime/Style Fashion Icon Achievement Award which was presented to Nigerian tailor and fashion designer Mai Atafo.[13]
Nominees and winners[edit]
Winners are highlighted and bolded.
| Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards Nominees[14] and Winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Region | Nominees | Result[15][16] |
| Lifestyle/Style Fashion Icon Achievement Award | Mai Atafo | Won | |
| Designer of the year | Uganda | Ras Kasozi | Won |
| Fatuma Asha | Nominated | ||
| Anita Beryl | Nominated | ||
| Sham Tyra | Nominated | ||
| Joe Malaika | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Sheria Ngowi (Tanzania) | Won | |
| Eric Raisina (Madagascar) | Nominated | ||
| Maki Oh (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Zeddie Loky (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
| Quiteria & George (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Male Model of the year | Uganda | Bradley Paul | Won |
| Troy Elimu | Nominated | ||
| Danny Mbabazi | Nominated | ||
| Housen Mushema | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Pabz Nashua (South Africa) | Won | |
| Toyin Oyeneye (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Dave J Kabamba (Congo) | Nominated | ||
| Kwen Maye (Kenya-Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Female Model of the year | Uganda | Anyola Anyon Asola | Won |
| Angelo Keji Sarah | Nominated | ||
| Aliet Sarah | Nominated | ||
| Ayak Veronica | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Shanelle Nyasiase (Kenya) | Won | |
| Opeyemi Awoyemi (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Giannina Oteto (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
| Aminat Ayinde (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Male Most Stylish/Dressed Celebrity | Uganda | Aleecool | Won |
| Zipper Atafo | Nominated | ||
| Dj Roja& slick stuart | Nominated | ||
| Alex Muhangi | Nominated | ||
| Adams Ddumba | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Idris Sultan (Tanzania) | Won | |
| Aphrican Ape( Dami Olatunde) (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Toosweet Annan (Ghana | Nominated | ||
| Emmanuel Ikubese (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Female Most Stylish/Dressed Celebrity | Uganda | Judith Heard | Won |
| Natasha Sinayobye | Nominated | ||
| Sylvia Namutebi | Nominated | ||
| Crystal Newman | Nominated | ||
| Pherrie Kimbugwe | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Nana Akua Addo (Ghana) | Won | |
| Toke Makinwa (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Moozlie (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Ilwad Elman(Somalia) | Nominated | ||
| Lulu Michael (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
| Most Stylish Male Artiste | Uganda | Bebe Cool | Won |
| Baliruno K. Hanson | Nominated | ||
| Fik Fameica | Nominated | ||
| Ykee Benda | Nominated | ||
| B2C | Nominated | ||
| Exodus | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Sauti Sol (Kenya) | Won | |
| Mr Eazi (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
| Wizkid (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Runtown (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Riky Rick (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Most Stylish Female Artiste | Uganda | Sheebah | Won |
| Desire Luzinda | Nominated | ||
| Nina Roz | Nominated | ||
| Lydia Jazmine | Nominated | ||
| Spice Diana | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) | Won | |
| Yemi Alade (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Nsoki Neto (Angola) | Nominated | ||
| Nadia Nakai (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Dressed Media Personality | Uganda | Denzel Mwiyeretsi | Won |
| Joel Khamadi | Nominated | ||
| Solomon Serwanja | Nominated | ||
| Edwin Musiime | Nominated | ||
| Calvin the entertainer | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Jamal Gaddafi (Kenya) | Won | |
| Katleho Sinivasan (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Uti Nwachukwu (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| George Ndirangu (Rwanda) | Nominated | ||
| Denola Grey (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Best Female Dressed Media Personality | Uganda | Bettinah Tianah | Won |
| Malaika Nnyanzi | Nominated | ||
| Judithiana | Nominated | ||
| Deedan Muyira | Nominated | ||
| Maria Kibalizi | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Anita Nderu (South Africa)) | Won | |
| Stephanie Coker (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Nomzamo (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Vimbai (Zimbabwe) | Nominated | ||
| Male Fashionista of the Year | Uganda | Abduz Spot | Won |
| Handsome Allanlee | Nominated | ||
| Ricky Mugenyi | Nominated | ||
| Jacob Home of gents | Nominated | ||
| Anthony Kays | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Eddie Kirindo (Kenya) | Won | |
| Noble Igwe (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Prince Thabiso Mkhize (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Josef Adamu (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Sir Abner (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Female Fashionista of the Year | Uganda | Rashidah Mwiza | Won |
| Sasha Ferguson | Nominated | ||
| Aaron Hilson | Nominated | ||
| Cynthia Nakiranda | Nominated | ||
| Sandrah Lexy | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Stefani Roma (Kenya) | Won | |
| Sharon Ojong (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Antonia Shinana (Namibia) | Nominated | ||
| Didi Olomide (Congo) | Nominated | ||
| Hamisa Mobeto (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
| Hair Stylist of the Year | Uganda | Nambuusi Maureen | Won |
| Grace Warren | Nominated | ||
| Hair by Zziwa | Nominated | ||
| Freddie | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Saul Juma (Kenya) | Won | |
| Saadique Ryklief (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Corrine Muthoni (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
| Ncumisa Mimi Duma (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Makeup Artist of the Year | Uganda | Mona Faces | Won |
| Nahya Shero | Nominated | ||
| Imani Makeup | Nominated | ||
| Faith Presh | Nominated | ||
| Derrick Ssekamate | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Marco Louis (South Africa) | Won | |
| Anita Brows (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Kangai Mwiti (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
| Nancy Blaq (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
| NYW makeup(Angola) | Nominated | ||
| Fashion photographer of the year | Uganda | Oscar Ntege | Won |
| Oneal Mujjumbura | Nominated | ||
| Fred Bugembe | Nominated | ||
| Daville | Nominated | ||
| Mohsen Taha | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Rezebonna (South Africa) | Won | |
| Kudzai King (Zimbabwe) | Nominated | ||
| Trevor Stuurman (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Shawn Kieffer (Tanzania- South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Kuyoh Photography (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
| Stylist of the Year | Uganda | Tinah Brad | Won |
| Tazibone Solomon | Nominated | ||
| Abbas Kaijuka | Nominated | ||
| Mavo Kampala | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Swanky Jerry (Nigeria) | Won | |
| Brian Babu (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
| Chuck Mbevo (Angola) | Nominated | ||
| Kwena Baloyi (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
| Reinhard Mahalie (Namibia) | Nominated | ||
| Fashionable Music Video of the Year | Uganda | Jubilation- Eddy Kenzo | Won |
| Stylo – Vinka | Nominated | ||
| I'm Still Here – Juliana Kanyomozi | Nominated | ||
| Wololo- David Lutalo | Nominated | ||
| The way- Sheebah | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Love portion – Mafikizolo | Won | |
| Juice- YCEE & Maleek Berry | Nominated | ||
| Mad over you – Runtown | Nominated | ||
| Particular – DJ Maphorisa | Nominated | ||
| Love again – C4 Pedro ft Sauti Sol | Nominated | ||
| Fashion Blogger / Writer of the Year | Uganda | Satisfashion UG | Won |
| Amarachi Grace | Nominated | ||
| Lamic Kirabo | Nominated | ||
| Samson Baranga | Nominated | ||
| Gloria Haguma | Nominated | ||
| Shalom Nicolette | Nominated | ||
| Continental (Africa) | Silvia Njoki (Kenya) | Won | |
| Ono Bello (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
| Joy Kendi (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
| Ghana fashion marketing (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
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