The 2017 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFA) list of nominees was released on Wednesday, November 1st 2017 on the official ASFA Facebook page via a live stream. The live broadcast was hosted by ASFA founder; Brian Ahumuza, media personality Bettinah Tianah, and renowned model scout Joram Muzira.
The nomination process opened on 7th September 2017, lasting for a month and concluding on 6th October 2017. The public’s bid carried an influence of 35% on the final list, leaving the other 65% to an experienced panel of Judges.
Here are the nominees
Fashion designer of the year (Uganda)
- Ras Kasozi
- Fatuma Asha
- Anita Beryl
- Sham Tyra
- Joe Malaika
Fashion Designer of the Year(Africa)
- Eric Raisina (Madagascar)
- Maki oh (Nigeria)
- Sheria Ngowi (Tanzania)
- Zeddie Loky (Kenya)
- Quiteria and George (South Africa)
Female model of the year(Uganda)
- Anyola Anyon Asola
- Angelo Keji Sarah
- Aliet Sarah
- Ayak Veronica
Female Model of the year (Africa)
- Shanelle Nyasiase (Kenya)
- Opeyemi Awoyemi (Nigeria)
- Giannina Oteto (Kenya)
- Aminat Ayinde (Nigeria)
Male Model of the year(Uganda)
- Paul Bradley
- Troy Elimu
- Danny Mbabazi
- Mushema Housen
Male model of the year ( Africa)
- Toyin Oyeneye (Nigeria)
- Dave J. Kabamba (Congo)
- Kwen Maye (Kenya- Nigeria)
- Pabz Nasius (South Africa)
Make-up artist of the year(Uganda)
- Mona Faces
- Nahya Shero
- Imani Makeup
- Faith Presh
- Derrick Ssekamate
Make-up artist of the year (Africa)
- Marco Louis (South Africa)
- Anita Brows (Nigeria)
- Kangai Mwiti (Kenya)
- Nancy Blaq (Ghana)
- NYW makeup(Angola)
Hairstylist of the year(Uganda)
- Grace Warren
- Hair by Zziwa
- Nambuusi Maureen
- Freddie
Hair Stylist Of the Year(Africa)
- Saadique Ryklief (south Africa)
- Corrine Muthoni (Kenya)
- Saul Juma (Kenya)
- Ncumisa Mimi Duma (South Africa)
Fashion Photographer of the year
- Oscar Ntege
- Oneal Mujjumbura
- Fred Bugembe
- Daville
- Mohsen Taha
Fashion Photographer of the year(Africa)
- Rezebonna (South Africa)
- Kudzai King (Zimbabwe)
- Trevor Stuurman (South Africa)
- Shawn Kieffer (Tanzania- South Africa)
- Kuyoh Photography (Kenya)
Stylist of the year(Uganda)
- Tazibone Solomon
- Abbas Kaijuka
- Mavo Kampala
- Tinah Brad
Stylist of the year(Africa)
- Swanky Jerry (Nigeria)
- Brian Babu (Kenya)
- Chuck Mbevo (Angola)
- Kwena Baloyi (South Africa)
- Reinhard Mahalie (Namibia)
Fashion blogger/ Writer of the year(Uganda)
- Amarachi Grace
- Lamic Kirabo
- Samson Baranga
- Gloria Haguma
- Satisfashion UG
- Shalom Nicolette
Fashion Blogger/Writer of the year(Africa)
- Ono Bello (Nigeria)
- Silvia Njoki (Kenya)
- Joy Kendi (Kenya)
- Ghana fashion marketing (Ghana)
Most stylish/Dressed celebrity (Female) Uganda
- Natasha Sinayobye
- Sylvia Namutebi
- Crystal Newman
- Judith Heard
- Pherrie kimbugwe
Most Stylish/dressed celebrity( Female) Africa
- Nana Akua Addo (Ghana)
- Toke Makinwa (Nigeria)
- Moozlie (South Africa)
- ilwad Elman(Somalia)
- Lulu Michael (Tanzania)
Most Stylish/dressed celebrity (Male) Uganda
- Aleecool
- Zipper Atafo
- Dj Roja& slick stuart
- Alex Muhangi
- Adams Ddumba
Most Stylish/dressed celebrity (Male) Africa
- Aphrican Ape( Dami Olatunde)
(Nigeria)
- Idris Sultan (Tanzania)
- Toosweet Annan (Ghana)
- Emmanuel Ikubese (Nigeria)
Most Stylish male Artiste (Uganda)
- Hanson Baliruno
- Fik Fameica
- Ykee Benda
- B2C
- Bebe Cool
- Exodus
Most stylish male artiste (Africa)
- Mr. Eazi (Ghana)
- Wizkid (Nigeria)
- Runtown (Nigeria)
- Sauti sol (Kenya)
- Riky Rick (South Africa)
Most stylish female artiste (Uganda)
- Desire Luzinda
- Nina Roz
- Lydia Jazmine
- Sheebah
- Spice Diana
Most stylish female artiste (Africa)
- Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
- Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
- Nsoki Neto (Angola)
- Nadia Nakai (South Africa)
- Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
Best Styled/Fashionable music video of the year (uganda)
- Stylo – Vinka
- Am still here – Julianna
- Wololo- David Lutaalo
- Jubilation- Eddy Kenzo
- The way- Sheebah
Best styled/ Fashionable music video of the year (Africa)
- Love portion – Mafikizolo
- Juice-Ycee & Maleek Berry
- Mad over you – Runtown
- Particular – Dj Maphorisa
- love again – C4 Pedro ft Sauti sol
Best dressed female media personality (Uganda)
- Malaika Nnyanzi
- Bettinah Tianah
- Judithiana
- Deedan Muyira
- Maria Kibalizi
Best dressed female media personality (Africa)
- Anita Nderu (South Africa)
- Stephanie Coker (Nigeria)
- Nomzamo (South Africa)
- Vimbai (Zimbawe)
Best dressed male media personality (Africa)
- katleho Sinivasan (South Africa)
- Uti Nwachukwu (Nigeria)
- jamal Gaddafi (Kenya)
- George Ndirangu (Rwanda)
- Denola Grey (Nigeria)
Best dressed male media personality (Uganda)
- Joel Khamadi
- Solomon Serwanja
- Denzel Mwiyeretsi
- Edwin Musiime
- Calvin the entertainer
Male Fashionista of the year (Uganda)
- Abduz Spot
- Handsome Allanlee
- Ricky Mugenyi
- Jacob Home of gents
- Anthony kays
Male Fashionista of the year (Africa)
- Eddie Kirindo (Kenya)
- Noble Igwe (Nigeria)
- Prince Thabiso Mkhize (South Africa)
- Josef Adamu (Nigeria)
- Sir Abner (South Africa)
Female Fashionista of the year(Uganda)
- Sasha Ferguson
- Aaron Hilson
- Cynthia Nakiranda
- Sandrah Lexy
- Rashidah Mwiza(miss Shee)
Female Fashionista Of the year (Africa)
- Stefani Roma (Kenya)
- Sharon Ojong (Nigeria)
- Antonia Shinana (Namibia)
- Didi Olomide (Congo)
- Hamisa Mobeto (Tanzania)
This event is held annually in Uganda since its inaugural ceremony in 2013. This year’s theme, “African Fashion is the Future #FashionTakeover” seeks to highlight the entrepreneurial success of the African fashion industry which will in turn translate into the business of fashion.
