Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2017

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2017 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards
Awarded forRecognizing excellence in fashion across Africa
Date8 December 2017
Venue Kampala Serena Hotel
CountryUganda
Hosted by
Preshow host(s)
  • Brian Ahumuza
  • Bettinah Tianah
  • Joram Muzira
Act(s)
Website https://abryanzstyleandfashionawards.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNTV Uganda
Produced by David Tlale [2]
←  2016  · ASFAs ·  2018  →

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]

Contents

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

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

Winners are highlighted and bolded.

Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards Nominees [14] and Winners
CategoryRegionNomineesResult [15] [16]
Lifestyle/Style Fashion Icon Achievement Award Mai Atafo Won
Designer of the yearUgandaRas KasoziWon
Fatuma AshaNominated
Anita Beryl Nominated
Sham TyraNominated
Joe MalaikaNominated
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 yearUgandaBradley PaulWon
Troy ElimuNominated
Danny MbabaziNominated
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 yearUgandaAnyola Anyon AsolaWon
Angelo Keji SarahNominated
Aliet SarahNominated
Ayak VeronicaNominated
Continental (Africa)Shanelle Nyasiase (Kenya)Won
Opeyemi Awoyemi (Nigeria)Nominated
Giannina Oteto (Kenya)Nominated
Aminat Ayinde (Nigeria)Nominated
Male Most Stylish/Dressed CelebrityUgandaAleecoolWon
Zipper AtafoNominated
Dj Roja& slick stuartNominated
Alex Muhangi Nominated
Adams DdumbaNominated
Continental (Africa) Idris Sultan (Tanzania)Won
Aphrican Ape( Dami Olatunde) (Nigeria)Nominated
Toosweet Annan (GhanaNominated
Emmanuel Ikubese (Nigeria)Nominated
Female Most Stylish/Dressed CelebrityUgandaJudith HeardWon
Natasha Sinayobye Nominated
Sylvia NamutebiNominated
Crystal NewmanNominated
Pherrie KimbugweNominated
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 ArtisteUganda Bebe Cool Won
Baliruno K. Hanson Nominated
Fik FameicaNominated
Ykee BendaNominated
B2CNominated
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 ArtisteUganda Sheebah Won
Desire Luzinda Nominated
Nina RozNominated
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 PersonalityUgandaDenzel MwiyeretsiWon
Joel KhamadiNominated
Solomon SerwanjaNominated
Edwin MusiimeNominated
Calvin the entertainerNominated
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 PersonalityUgandaBettinah TianahWon
Malaika NnyanziNominated
JudithianaNominated
Deedan Muyira Nominated
Maria KibaliziNominated
Continental (Africa)Anita Nderu (South Africa))Won
Stephanie Coker (Nigeria)Nominated
Nomzamo (South Africa)Nominated
Vimbai (Zimbabwe)Nominated
Male Fashionista of the YearUgandaAbduz SpotWon
Handsome AllanleeNominated
Ricky MugenyiNominated
Jacob Home of gentsNominated
Anthony KaysNominated
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 YearUgandaRashidah MwizaWon
Sasha FergusonNominated
Aaron HilsonNominated
Cynthia NakirandaNominated
Sandrah LexyNominated
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 YearUgandaNambuusi MaureenWon
Grace WarrenNominated
Hair by ZziwaNominated
FreddieNominated
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 YearUgandaMona FacesWon
Nahya SheroNominated
Imani MakeupNominated
Faith PreshNominated
Derrick SsekamateNominated
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 yearUgandaOscar NtegeWon
Oneal MujjumburaNominated
Fred BugembeNominated
DavilleNominated
Mohsen TahaNominated
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 YearUgandaTinah BradWon
Tazibone SolomonNominated
Abbas KaijukaNominated
Mavo KampalaNominated
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 YearUgandaJubilation- Eddy Kenzo Won
Stylo – VinkaNominated
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 YearUgandaSatisfashion UGWon
Amarachi GraceNominated
Lamic KiraboNominated
Samson BarangaNominated
Gloria HagumaNominated
Shalom NicoletteNominated
Continental (Africa)Silvia Njoki (Kenya)Won
Ono Bello (Nigeria)Nominated
Joy Kendi (Kenya)Nominated
Ghana fashion marketing (Ghana)Nominated

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