The last Saturday evening drizzles couldn’t stop the fashion enthusiasts and well wishers from making their way to Kingdom Kampala where the 2019 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) nominees in the 14 categories were unveiled at what they called ‘Nominee Release Cocktail Party’ .
It was a merry making event which was the climax of the Fashionpreneur summit that was held earlier in the day, focusing on the role of fashion and the creative industry in shaping the economy. The Ciroc Sponsored party which kicked off at few minutes past 7 PM saw some of the nominees and other attendees showcase their fashion outfits the whole crowd to see and appreciate
Before the official release/unveiling of the nominees, revellers were treated to the best of live Dj mixes by Dj Tony among other Djs to keep them in the party mood, as they also interacted and enjoyed what the glamorous party had to offer
At 10: 45 PM, artistes performances from Karole Kasita and Mr ‘Parte After Parte’, rapper Bigtril brought another wave of entertainment. Karole came first and performed some of her songs, which she accompanied with some awesome dance moves, alongside a pair of dancers
Trizzy as he sometimes calls himself later took to the stage to do what he does best and fans got to their toes when he performed Uganda’s current hit song ‘Parte After Party’
There was a special time to announce all the nominees in each category and those who were present, especially those in Uganda, showed face at the stage the crowd to see them.
The party had celebs like Tanzanian singer Harmonize, Eddy Kenzo, A Pass, Oliver Nakakande (Miss Uganda 2019/20), Vinka, Betinah Tiana, comedian Chico among others in attendance.
This year’s edition of the ASFAs which is the biggest fashion event in East Africa will run under the theme “The Starz”. It is a mission to shine a global spotlight on the African Fashion Industry while highlighting creativity, achievement and excellence.
Talent Africa which is one Uganda’s leading events and entertainment company partnered with the organisers to make the event a success.
Here are photos of the 2019 ASFAs nominee release party.
The CEO ASFAs Bryan Ahumuza (centre) posing for photos with artistes A Pass and Eddy Kenzo
ASFAs boss Bryan Ahumuza (2nd left)) with artistes A Pass, Harmonize from Tanzania and Eddy Kenzo
Dj Tony made sure no one got bored
This is how TV presenter and fashion critic Bettinah Tianah looked
Rapper Bigtril performing
Miss Uganda 2019/20 Oliver Nakakande posing for photos with fashion designer Joram Muzira
Miss Uganda 2019/20 Oliver Nakakande posing for our camera
CEO Talent Africa Aly Allibhai and his wife Sylvia Namutebi
Singer Karole Kasita performing
Singer Vinka was there too
Singer A Pass and the girlfriend
Check out the full list of nominees
Fashion Designer (Uganda)
ABBAS KAIJUKA
DYNA VENCE
SHAM TYRA
HERS UG
FATUMAH ASHA
IPIGOGO (MONICA KANSIIME)
Fashion Designer (Africa)
CHRISTIE BROWN (GHANA)
THEBE MAGUGU (SOUTH AFRICA)
IFEANYI NWUNE (NIGERIA)
LOZA MALEOMBHO (CÔTE D’IVOIRE)
SHERIA NGOWI (TANZANIA)
Model of the Year (Uganda)
ALIET SARAH
AKETCH JOY WINNIE
AYAK VERONICA
ANYON ASOLA
EMAAN AGWET
JUDITH HEARD
Model of the Year (Africa)
ADUT AKETCH (SOUTH SUDAN)
SHANELLE NYASIASE (KENYA)
ANOK YAI (SOUTH SUDAN)
VICTOR NAIGWE (NIGERIA)
ADONIS BOSSO (IVORY COAST)
BLOSNYA MINHER (ANGOLA)
Fashion Stylist (Uganda)
MAVO KAMPALA
TAZIBONE SOLOMON
TRACE DE LINES
TOP STYLIST
TINAH BRAD
SASHZ CLOSET
Fashion Stylist (Africa)
LUXURY RECYCLE (MOZAMBIQUE)
RUSTY BEUKES (SOUTH AFRICA)
CHUCK MBEVO (ANGOLA)
J REASON (NIGERIA)
DANIEL OBASI (NIGERIA)
Hair Stylist (Uganda)
HAIR ZIPPER
JEFF JINGO
AFROS AND MO
MIRRORS
ICE KENNY
AM HER STYLING UG
Hair Stylist (Africa)
SUZY OLUDDE (NIGERIA)
RICKY KISH (KENYA)
NCUMISA MIMIDUMA (SOUTH AFRICA)
SAUL JUMA (KENYA)
CORRINE MUTHONI (KENYA)
Fashion Photographer (Uganda)
BWIRE MARK
HANS SHOTS
TADO PHOTOGRAPHY
NINNO JACK JR
MANZI ROLAND
WALTER KEYS
Fashion Photographer (Africa)
PATRICE DE LEMOS (ANGOLA)
SHANE COSTT (RWANDA)
TWINS DNT BEG (GHANA)
EMMANUEL OYELEKE (NIGERIA)
BRIAN GATHU (KENYA)
ANDILE MTHEMBU (SOUTH AFRICA)
Makeup Artist (Uganda)
NAHYA GLAM
SAIDA BEAUTY
SHILLAT MUA
DANYEL ON THE BRUSHES
IMANI MAKE UP
UMUHOZA 256
Makeup Artist (Africa)
VALERIE LAWSON (GHANA)
BANKE MESHIDA LAWAL (NIGERIA)
LAVIE MAKE UP (TANZANIA)
LUCOH MHLONGO
Female Stylish Artiste (Uganda)
LYDIA JAZMINE
SPICE DIANA
VINKA
PIA POUNDS
NINA ROZ
RECHO REY
Female Stylish Artiste (Africa)
VANESSA MDEE (TANZANIA)
TIWA SAVAGE (NIGERIA)
THULO BOITY (SOUTH AFRICA)
SOUHILA BEN LACHAB (ALGERIA)
MUTHONI DRUMMER QUEEN (KENYA)
YEMI ALADE (NIGERIA)
Male Stylish Artiste (Uganda)
BEENIE GUNTER
YKEE BENDA
GRENADE
CHOZEN BLOOD
FIK FAMEIKA
B2C
Male Stylish Artiste (Africa)
HART THE BAND
BURNA BOY (NIGERIA)
RICKY RICK (SOUTH AFRICA)
JUMA JUX (TANZANIA)
FALLY IPUPA (CONGO)
Music Video Award (Uganda)
SUNDAY – SLICK STUART, DJ ROJA AND TONIX
GUTUJJA – REMA AND B2C
SURE – VINKA
SIGNAL – EDDY KENZO
JANGU ONDABE – SPICE DIANA
Music Video Award (Africa)
49-99 – TIWA SAVAGE (NIGERIA)
SUPERNOVA – MR EAZI (NIGERIA)
MOYO – VANESSA MDEE (TANZANIA)
PULL UP – BURNA BOY (NIGERIA)
EXTRAVAGANZA – SAUTI SOL (KENYA)
WHIPPED – TELLAMAN, SHEKHINA and NASTY C
Fashion Media Excellence Award (Uganda)
GLORIA HAGUMA
FASHION PIT
ESTHER OLUKA
EDWARD NIMUSIIMA
Fashion Media Excellence Award (Africa)
BELLA NAIJA STYLE
STYLE RAVE
STYLE VITAE
FASHION BOMB AFRICA
Male Fashionista of the Year
BRANDON BRANDON
MUZODDE BLACK
SIR OWEN DAPPER
ALEX MUGAGA
ASHIRAF KAYZ
DICE RICH
Female Fashionista of the Year
MWAJ AHMED
DEBBIE KAGISHA
KENTIE
KAMUSIIME SHARON
