Abryanz

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Abryanz
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Abryanz in 2018
Born
Titus Brian Ahumuza

1 November 1990
Nsambya Hospital
Nationality Ugandan
Other namesAbryanz
CitizenshipUgandan
Alma mater Kyambogo University
OccupationFashion designer
Years active2012–present
Known forFashion esign

Titus Brian Ahumuza, commonly known as Abryanz, is a Ugandan fashion designer. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Abryanz was born in Masindi on 1 November 1990. He studied at Asaba Primary School, Bugema Adventist Secondary School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work & Social Administration from Kyambogo University. [3] [4]

Career

In 2009 he started his own label, Abryanz Collection. His designs have showcased in Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Africa Fashion week. He has featured in different issues of prestigious vogue magazines. [5]

In 2013, he launched the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs), a continental fashion awards in Uganda with the aim to reward the outstanding achievement in the fashion industry in Africa. [6] [7] [8]

Recognition

In 2017, Abryanz was awarded as the Best Fashion Designer in Starqt Awards in South Africa as well as the CEPA Young Entrepreneur in 2016. [9] [10] [11] [12] In 2016, he featured as one of Africa's raising stars on CNN's African Voices. [13]

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References

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