Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2016 | |
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Awarded for | Recognizing excellence in fashion across Africa |
Venue | Kampala Serena Hotel |
Country | Uganda |
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Network | NTV Uganda |
Produced by | Manuela Pacutho |
The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2016 is the fourth edition of the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards and it was held on 9 December 2016 at the Kampala Serena Hotel [1] under the theme Dress to Inspire. Vimbai Mutinhiri and Idris Sultan hosted the awarding event while Hellen Lukoma and Zimbabwe's Tinashe Venge hosted the red carpet event. [2]
This edition was the first to nominate and award continental fashion stakeholders as all the previous editions only nominated and awarded East Africans. The continental launch was held in Namibia at the Windhoek Fashion Week. [3]
Nominations were open to the public on 5 September 2016 [4] and the nominees were unveiled on 27 October 2016 [5] at a media launch at Kampala Serena Hotel. [6]
Ugandan artiste Ceaserous performed his hit single Dangerous. Kenya's Avril [7] and Nigeria's Runtown also performed on the awarding stage [8] while Bebe Cool performed at the red carpet event.
Anita Beryl, the winner for Fashion Designer of the year (Uganda) showcased her designer collection. Other showcases were by David Tlale, the highlight showcase of the night [9] [10] and swim model Nina Mirembe who showcased her collection of handmade bikini wear. [11]
The winners are highlighted and bold. [12]
Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards Nominees and Winners | |||
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Category | Region | Nominees | Result [13] |
Style and Fashion Icon Achievement Award | Continental Africa | David Tlale | Won |
Humanitarian award | Millen Magese | Won | |
Leardership Award | Humphrey Nabimanya | Won | |
ASFAs 2016 Tribute | Papa Wemba (Late) | Won | |
Designer of the year | Uganda | Anita Beryl | Won |
Raphael Kasule | Nominated | ||
Iguana | Nominated | ||
Kwesh UG | Nominated | ||
Ras Kasozi | Nominated | ||
Nanfuka Olivia. | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Martin Kadinda (Tanzania) | Won | |
Sheria Ngowi (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
Bobbins & Seif (Uganda) | Nominated | ||
Moise Turahirwa (Rwanda) | Nominated | ||
Makeke International (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
Jamila Vera Swai (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
West Africa | Mai Atafo (Nigeria) | Won | |
Lisa Folawiyo (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Wanni Fuga (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Lanre da Silva (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Abrantie The Gentleman (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
Kamsi TCharles (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Loza Maléombho (Ivory Coast) | Nominated | ||
South Africa | Maxhosa Knitwear(South Africa) | Won | |
Kidd Hunta (Zimbabwe) | Nominated | ||
Intisaar Mukadam (Zimbabwe) | Nominated | ||
Thula Sundi (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Taibo Bacar (Mozambique) | Nominated | ||
Gert-Johan Coetzee (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Chisoma Lombe (Zambia) | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Model of the year | Patricia Akello (Uganda) | Won | |
Sharam Diniz | Nominated | ||
Mayowa Nicholas (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Maria Borges (Angola) | Nominated | ||
Herieth Paul (Tanzania | Nominated | ||
Aamito Stacie Lagum (Uganda) | Nominated | ||
Male Model of the year | Uganda | Waiswa Ronald (Ronnie Volts) | Won |
Mwesigwa Paul | Nominated | ||
Lucas Stunnar | Nominated | ||
Adam Gashe | Nominated | ||
John Iwueke | Nominated | ||
Housen Mushema | Nominated | ||
Continental (Africa) | Sanele Xaba (South Africa) | Won | |
Victor Ndigwe (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Toyin | Nominated | ||
Adonis Bosso | Nominated | ||
Dave Kabamba | Nominated | ||
Lesala Mampa | Nominated | ||
Female Model of the year | Uganda | Aliba Immaculate | Won |
Vaquisha Eyapu | Nominated | ||
Rossi Rock | Nominated | ||
Chandia Dorothy | Nominated | ||
Betty Mahoro | Nominated | ||
Rukundo Natalie | Nominated | ||
Continental (Africa) | Georgina Akalanyaba (Ghana) | Won | |
Julee Djoulde Bocoum | Nominated | ||
Huguette Marara | Nominated | ||
Yemi Awoyemi | Nominated | ||
Rising model of the year | Abel Kipaso | Won | |
Ephy Saint | Nominated | ||
Chammack Alaye Yambi | Nominated | ||
Jay Rwanda | Nominated | ||
Darrel Gee | Nominated | ||
Ben breaker | Nominated | ||
Best Model Management | Continental (Africa) | Beth Model Management (Nigeria) | Won |
Fusion Models (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Myth Model Management (south Africa) | Nominated | ||
Ice Model Mangament (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Joram Model Management (Uganda) | Nominated | ||
Boss Models (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Male Most Stylish/Dressed Celebrity | East Africa | Jamal Gaddafi (Kenya) | Won |
Nick Mutuma (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
Jux (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
Nedy Music (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
Idris Sultan (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
Georgie Ndirangu (Rwanda) | Nominated | ||
West Africa | Richard Mofe-Damijo (Nigeria) | Won | |
Mai Atafo (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
IK Ogbonna (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Alexx Ekubo(Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Ric Hassani (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Toosweet annan (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
South Africa | Trevor Stuurman | Won | |
Maps Maponyane | Nominated | ||
Mthoko Mkhathini | Nominated | ||
N K U L I M | Nominated | ||
Luis Munana | Nominated | ||
Central Africa | Koffi Olomide | Won | |
Fally Ipupa | Nominated | ||
Awilo Longomba | Nominated | ||
Ferregolale Padre | Nominated | ||
Female Most Stylish/Dressed Celebrity | Uganda | Pherrie Kimbugwe | Won |
Barbie Kyagulanyi | Nominated | ||
Anita Fabiola | Nominated | ||
Judith Heard | Nominated | ||
Crystal Newman | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Wema Sepetu (Tanzania) | Won | |
Jokate Mwegelo (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
Vera Sidika (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
Huddah Monroe (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
Kate Peyton (Rwanda) | Nominated | ||
Wolper Stylish (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
West Africa | Deborah Vanessa (Ghana) | Won | |
Nana Akua Ado (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
Rita Dominic (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Juliet Ibrahim (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
Yvonne Nelson (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
Zainab Sheriff (Sierra Leone) | Nominated | ||
South Africa | Bonang Matheba | Won | |
Terry Pheto | Nominated | ||
Dillish Mathews | Nominated | ||
Samantha Jannsen | Nominated | ||
Minnie Dlamini | Nominated | ||
Lerato kganyago | Nominated | ||
Tsholo Dikobe(Botswana) | Nominated | ||
Nomzamo Mbatha(South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Central Africa | Alliance Bahati Kinda (DRC) | Won | |
Orfny Fenty | Nominated | ||
Anado Kabika | Nominated | ||
Jessica Bossekota | Nominated | ||
Ally Akindja | Nominated | ||
Most Stylish Male Artiste | Uganda | Eddy Kenzo | Won |
Exodus | Nominated | ||
Bobi Wine | Nominated | ||
Atlas | Nominated | ||
Levixone | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Ali Kiba (Tanzania) | Won | |
Sauti Sol (Kenya) [14] | Nominated | ||
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
Ommy Dimpoz (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
West Africa | D'banj (Nigeria) | Won | |
Falz the bahd Guy (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Sarkodie (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
Ice Prince (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Wizkid(Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Adekunle Gold (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
South Africa | Theo Kgosinkwe (South Africa) | Won | |
AKA (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Riky Rick (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Black Coffee (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Most Stylish Female Artiste | Uganda | Desire Luzinda | Won |
Sheebah Karungi | Nominated | ||
Renah Nalumansi | Nominated | ||
Iryn Namubiru | Nominated | ||
Irene Ntale | Nominated | ||
Leila Kayondo | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) | Won | |
Avril (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
Victoria Kimani (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
Aika Navy kenzo (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
West Africa | Yemi Alade (Nigeria) | Won | |
Mo'Cheddah (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Lola Rae (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Efya (Ghana) | Nominated | ||
South Africa | Nhlanhla Nciza (South Africa) | Won | |
Nadia Nakai (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Simphiwe Dana (South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Titica (Angola) | Nominated | ||
Zonke (south africa). | Nominated | ||
Best Male Dressed Media Personality | Uganda | Douglas Lwanga | Won |
Crystal Luv | Nominated | ||
Denzel Mwiyeretsi | Nominated | ||
De Apeman | Nominated | ||
Alex Muhangi | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Idris Sultan | Won | |
Uti Nwachukwu | Nominated | ||
Falz the bahd Guy | Nominated | ||
Friday James | Nominated | ||
Ebuka Obi | Nominated | ||
Denrele Edun (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Georgie Ndirangu (Rwanda) | Nominated | ||
Best Female Dressed Media Personality | Uganda | Anita Fabiola | Won |
Victoria Bagaya | Nominated | ||
Fyona Kirabo | Nominated | ||
Nassali Bettinah | Nominated | ||
Malaika Nnyanzi | Nominated | ||
Judithiana | Nominated | ||
Deedan | Nominated | ||
Continental (Africa) | Tracy Wanjiru (Kenya) | Won | |
Vimbai Mutinhiri | Nominated | ||
Toke Makinwa (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Stephanie Coker (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Bolanle Olukanni | Nominated | ||
Berla Mundi | Nominated | ||
Bonang Matheba(SouthAfrica) | Nominated | ||
Male Fashionista of the Year | Uganda | Abduz Spot | Won |
Bover styles | Nominated | ||
Anthony Kays | Nominated | ||
Williams Bugeme | Nominated | ||
Shaminator | Nominated | ||
Ssekiranda Allan | Nominated | ||
Abby Singh | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Abdy Askar | Won | |
Muriki Kagiri | Nominated | ||
Franklin Saiylel | Nominated | ||
Stive Lee | Nominated | ||
Daniel Weke | Nominated | ||
South Africa | S i v u y i l e Madikana | Won | |
Lungstar Mkwanazi | Nominated | ||
Keletso Rakumakoe | Nominated | ||
Adriano Visage | Nominated | ||
Marcellino Vallihu | Nominated | ||
Gemaen Jordan Taylor | Nominated | ||
Gilmore Tee | Nominated | ||
Central Africa | Steve Chirha (DRC) | Won | |
Justine Nsombo(DRC) | Nominated | ||
Gipsy Ilunga | Nominated | ||
Jonathan Zegbe | Nominated | ||
Mwana Metshola | Nominated | ||
Ken Nsiala | Nominated | ||
West Africa | Noble Igwe | Won | |
Akin Faminu | Nominated | ||
Mr Asare | Nominated | ||
Hakeem Adeyinka balogum | Nominated | ||
Josef Adamu | Nominated | ||
Female Fashionista of the Year | Uganda | Nakiranda Cynthia | Won |
Esther Chanelle | Nominated | ||
Nina Roz | Nominated | ||
Sera Ponde | Nominated | ||
Mwaj Ahmed | Nominated | ||
Aron Hilson | Nominated | ||
Sarah Joy Bakanansa | Nominated | ||
TK Berriez | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Hamisa Mabetto | Won | |
Anita and Lisa Gaitho (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
Joy Kendi (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
Bridget Shigadi | Nominated | ||
Sylvia Njoki | Nominated | ||
Diana Machira | Nominated | ||
South Africa | Antonia Shinana | Won | |
Mbo Mahocs | Nominated | ||
Sarah Langa Heaton | Nominated | ||
Wolf Lulama | Nominated | ||
Pokello Nare | Nominated | ||
Anelisa Mangcu | Nominated | ||
Nangula Nanyemba | Nominated | ||
Central Africa | Naomi Mujinga | Won | |
Geerie Berry | Nominated | ||
Queen Pokoo | Nominated | ||
Afi Elizabeth | Nominated | ||
Monica Flowe | Nominated | ||
Charlotte Kamale | Nominated | ||
Alliance Kidja Bahati | Nominated | ||
West Africa | Sharon Ojong | Won | |
Empress Jamila | Nominated | ||
Sandra Ankobiah | Nominated | ||
Missaei Ameena | Nominated | ||
Hair Stylist of the Year | Uganda | Hair by Zziwa | Won |
Mart Barber | Nominated | ||
Martyn Ssekyanzi | Nominated | ||
Grace Warren | Nominated | ||
Sula’s Saloon | Nominated | ||
Makeup Artist of the Year | Uganda | Zipper Atafo | Won |
Fyona Kirabo | Nominated | ||
Mona Faces | Nominated | ||
Fayth Presh | Nominated | ||
Pamela Musiimenta | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Claudine Mwangachuchu (Rwanda) | Won [15] | |
Muthoni Njoba | Nominated | ||
Maya mia | Nominated | ||
Steve Koby | Nominated | ||
Milly_Umuhoza_Vanly | Nominated | ||
Fauzia Abdulkadir | Nominated | ||
West Africa | Anita Brows | Won | |
Lewina David | Nominated | ||
Tintsmakeuppro | Nominated | ||
Oshewabeauty | Nominated | ||
Bimpe Onakoya | Nominated | ||
Jide of St. Ola | Nominated | ||
South Africa | Clara Chimeloane | Won | |
Vuyovaroy | Nominated | ||
Nthatomashishi | Nominated | ||
Lucoh | Nominated | ||
Missjeyarts_makeup | Nominated | ||
Tlhomamo | Nominated | ||
Fashion photographer of the year | Uganda | Blush Media | Won |
Oneal Mujjumbura | Nominated | ||
Alexander Photography | Nominated | ||
Twenny Benjamin | Nominated | ||
Rolland Manzi | Nominated | ||
Ronnie Bob | Nominated | ||
Continental (Africa) | NIB Studio | Won | |
BuoArt | Nominated | ||
William nsai | Nominated | ||
Giulio Molfese | Nominated | ||
Charlene Asare | Nominated | ||
Gilbert Asante | Nominated | ||
Clemence photography | Nominated | ||
Victor Peace | Nominated | ||
Trevor Stuurman | Nominated | ||
Stylist of the Year | Uganda | Kaijuka Abbas | Won |
Phauz Fashion King | Nominated | ||
Fatuma Asha | Nominated | ||
Posh by KC | Nominated | ||
Chuck Salvator | Nominated | ||
Tazibone Solomon | Nominated | ||
East Africa | Brian Babu | Won | |
JM International | Nominated | ||
Annabel Onyango | Nominated | ||
Irfan Rizwanali | Nominated | ||
Wambiu Thimba | Nominated | ||
South Africa | Reinhard Mahale | Won | |
Lourens Gebhardt | Nominated | ||
Shaun Stylist | Nominated | ||
Gaone Mothini & Tsholo Dikobe | Nominated | ||
Craig Zoowie | Nominated | ||
Dimeji Alara | Nominated | ||
Pholoso Selebogo | Nominated | ||
Loius Phillipe De Gagoue | Nominated | ||
West Africa | Sam Desalu | Won | |
Adebayo Okelawal | Nominated | ||
Bubu ogisi | Nominated | ||
Mellisa Akposoe | Nominated | ||
Swanky Jerry | Nominated | ||
Memsor Kamarake | Nominated | ||
Fashionable Music Video of the Year | Uganda | Dede by Bebe Cool | Won |
Magic- Winnie Nwangi | Nominated | ||
Mukyala Mwami – Aganaaga | Nominated | ||
Nkwatako – Sheebah Karungi | Nominated | ||
Manifesto -Leila Kayondo | Nominated | ||
Byagana- Radio and Weasal ft. Ziza Bafana | Nominated | ||
Bingi- New Chapter | Nominated | ||
Continental (Africa) | Aje by Ali Kiba | Won | |
Mamacita-Tinie Tempah ft. Wizkid | Nominated | ||
Colours of Africa- Diamond Platnumz ft. Mafikizolo] | Nominated | ||
Soft Work- Falz the bahd Guy | Nominated | ||
Niroge - Vanessa Mdee | Nominated | ||
No Kissing- Patoranking ft. Sarkodie | Nominated | ||
If I start to talk- Tiwa Savage ft. Dr SID | Nominated | ||
Tulale Fofofo- Mi Casa FT. Sauti Sol | Nominated | ||
Kontrol- Maleek Berry | Nominated | ||
Fashion Blogger / Writer of the Year | Uganda | Mugume Canary | Won |
Lamic Kirabo | Nominated | ||
Hersan Ssentongo | Nominated | ||
Eleanor Mirembe | Nominated | ||
Grace Nafuna | Nominated | ||
Samson Baranga | Nominated | ||
Continental (Africa) | Sylvia Njoki | Won | |
Akin Faminu | Nominated | ||
Charlie Kamale | Nominated | ||
Sharon Ojong | Nominated | ||
Aisha Baker Parnell | Nominated | ||
Richard Akuson | Nominated | ||
Sharon Mundia | Nominated | ||
Jacqueline Albert Terry | Nominated | ||
Muriuki kagiri | Nominated | ||
Most stylish couple | Continental (Africa) | Annabel Onyango & Marek Fuchs (Kenya) | Won |
Barbie and Bobi Wine (Uganda) | Nominated | ||
Bonang Matheba & AKA(South Africa) | Nominated | ||
Zari Tlale & Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) | Nominated | ||
Mr & Mrs Ayo Makun (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Elikem & Pokello Nare (Zimbabwe) | Nominated | ||
Continental style & fashion influencer (male) | Continental (Africa) | David Tlale (South Africa) | Won |
Trevor Stuurman | Nominated | ||
Mai Atafo | Nominated | ||
Continental style & fashion influencer (female) | Continental (Africa) | Bonang Matheba (South Africa) | Won [16] |
Diana Opoti (Kenya) | Nominated | ||
Jennifer Obayuwana (Nigeria) | Nominated | ||
Most stylish Ugandan in the diaspora (Male) | Adam Ddumba | Won | |
Alecool | Nominated | ||
Meddie More | Nominated | ||
Prince MJ | Nominated | ||
Most stylish Ugandan in the diaspora (Female) | Krina Styla | Won [17] | |
Sheila Nabunya | Nominated | ||
Louise Kamya | Nominated | ||
Regina Carol | Nominated | ||
Lucy Smize | Nominated | ||
Rachel K | Nominated | ||
Most stylish African in the diaspora (male) | Continental (Africa) | Zeddie Loky | Won |
Lolu Esq | Nominated | ||
Steven Onoja | Nominated | ||
Henry Coffie. | Nominated | ||
Hush Puppi | Nominated | ||
Emmanuel Austin | Nominated | ||
Most stylish African in the diaspora (Female) | Continental (Africa) | Didi Olomide | Won |
Shirley Beniang | Nominated | ||
Fisayo longe | Nominated | ||
Melissa Akposoe | Nominated | ||
Soraya De Carvalho | Nominated | ||
Toun AJ | Nominated | ||
Fashion event of the year | Uganda | Blankets & Wine | Won |
Kampala Fashion Week | Nominated | ||
Malengo HOT PINK catwalk | Nominated | ||
Paple Rayn | Nominated | ||
Bride and Groom expo. | Nominated | ||
Best Dressed traditional/religious leader | Uganda | Prophet Elvis Mbonye | Won [18] |
Pastor Mondo Mugisha | Nominated | ||
David Happy Ngabo | Nominated | ||
Prince Wassajja | Nominated | ||
Fashion Brand of the year | Uganda | Bold Kampala | Won |
Paple Rayn | Nominated | ||
Emporio Milano | Nominated | ||
Woolworth | Nominated | ||
Mr. Price | Nominated | ||
Crossing Boarders with Fashion | Continental (Africa) | Lupita Nyongo | Won [19] |
Jidenna | Nominated | ||
Ugo Mozie | Nominated | ||
LOLU ESQ | Nominated | ||
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