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Abryanz Style And Fashion Awards 2016
The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2016 is the fourth edition of the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs), Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards and it was held on 9 December 2016 at the Kampala Serena Hotel 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. 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. Nominations were open to the public on 5 September 2016 and the nominees were unveiled on 27 October 2016 at a media launch at Kampala Serena Hotel. Acts and showcases Ugandan artiste Ceaserous performed his hit single ''Dangerous''. Kenya's Avril (singer), Avril and Nigeria's Runtown also performed on the awarding stage while Bebe Cool performed at the red carpet event. Anita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kampala Serena Hotel
The Kampala Serena Hotel is a hotel in Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The hotel is rated 5-stars by the Uganda Tourism Board. Location The hotel is on Kintu Road on Nakasero Hill, in the centre of Kampala. The hotel is nestled among of lawns and gardens. The hotel is adjacent to the Kampala Sheraton Hotel and the Imperial Royale Hotel. It is in the Kampala Central Division, one of the five administrative divisions of the city. The coordinates of the Kampala Serena Hotel are 0°19'08.0"N, 32°35'11.0"E (Latitude:0.318889; Longitude:32.586400). Overview The hotel opened on 31 July 2006, after eighteen months of renovations and refurbishment at a cost of US$30.5 million. The hotel is part of the Serena Hotels Group. It has 152 rooms, including thirteen suites, one of which is a presidential suite. During the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2007 in Kampala, the hotel hosted Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom for four nights. The hotel has its own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lanre Da Silva
Lanre da Silva (born 1978) is a Nigerian fashion designer based in Lagos. Launched in 2005, her eponymous label includes couture, ready-to-wear, jewelry and hairpieces. Da Silva's collections often incorporate metallic fabrics, lace and African patterns, while referencing the 1940s or 1800s. The Africa Fashion Guide recognizes her as having "... created a name for herself in high fashion in Nigeria." Early life and education Upon high school graduation in Nigeria, da Silva moved to the United Kingdom to continue her studies. For her undergraduate degree, she majored in business administration at Coventry University. She obtained a master's degree in Finance from the University of Leicester. Da Silva is married with children and has two siblings. Their father is Sir Leo Babarinde Da Silva, a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government. Career In 2011, da Silva presented her collection at New York Fashion Week. Seen as an African luxury brand, her clothing line has been sold at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ric Hassani
Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu better known as Ric Hassani (born on 6 January 1989, in Port Harcourt) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and musician. Education Hassani graduated from Covenant University in Nigeria. He attended the University of Surrey, where he earned a master's degree in energy economics. Musical career Hassani released his debut album ''The African Gentleman'' in 2016. He is said to have a dress style that is influenced by his self-acclaimed stance as a gentleman. Awards and nominations Hassani was nominated in three categories at the 2016 All Africa Music Awards: Best Artiste in African R&B and Soul, Video of the Year, and Most Promising Artiste. He also received two nominations at The Headies 2016, including Best Alternative Song for "Gentleman". In December 2018, the Falz and Olamide Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Widely regarded as one of the biggest and most influential art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexx Ekubo
Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the ''Best Actor in a Supporting Role'' award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the ''Weekend Getaway''. Personal life Ekubo is a native of Arochukwu, Abia State. He attended the Federal Government College Daura, Katsina State. He studied law at the University of Calabar and later got a diploma in law from Calabar Polytechnic. On 10 May 2021, Alex Ekubo and his fiancee Fancy Acholonu announced their wedding dates on Instagram. Their traditional wedding was supposed to hold on Saturday 20 November in Imo State, while the white wedding was on the upper Saturday, 27 November in Lagos State. In August 2021 Alex's fiancée called off their engagement with Fancy Acholonu releasing a statement that their relationship has ended. he bought his own luxury house of late. Career Ekubo's film debut was a minor role in La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Mofe-Damijo
Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was also a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016. Early life Mofe-Damijo was born in Aladja community of Udu Kingdom, Delta State. He attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club. He enrolled into the University of Benin to continue his education and studied Theatre Arts. In 1997, Mofe-Damijo returned to the university to study law at the University of Lagos and graduated in 2004. Career After graduating from the university, Mofe-Damijo took part in the soap opera ''Ripples'', but gained more popularity as villain Segun Kadiri in rival soap '' Checkmate''. Before then, he had a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Mutuma
Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a Kenyan actor, producer, television/radio host and corporate emcee. He has been working professionally since 2008. Born in Meru, Mutuma grew up iDar es salaam Tanzaniawhere he completed his primary education before joining Braeside school Nairobi for his secondary exams. His first break on TV happened when he was cast in the Citizen TV show, "Tabasamu", portraying the character Luka. His role in a drama series, Shuga where he acted alongside Lupita Nyong'o became his big break in his stage performance. In 2015, Mutuma featured in a popular web series; "This Is It", which became very successful with over one million views in the first 5 months. Early life Born in Meru, Kenya and had a far family which he never spoke about. Nick Mutuma grew up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he completed his primary school education at the International School of Tanganyika. It was during his early years that he discovered his love for performance arts, and would ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Ndigwe
Victor Ogonna Ndigwe (born 7 February 1996) is a Nigerian model. He is the first Nigerian Male Model to make an appearance at the fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and London. In his first season, Victor was the campaign star for Missoni in their Fall/Winter 2016 as his debut Campaign Photographed by Harley Weir. He has also starred in Tom Ford's spring/summer 2021 campaign amongst others in his career. He has modelled for the top fashion houses, Versace, Balmain, Hermes, Zegna, Dsquared2, Fendi, Kenzo, Dolce & Gabbana, Zara and a lot of other reputable brands in the world. In 2014, Victor won Elite Model Look Nigeria 2014. In 2016, Victor was named by Vogue as one of the male models to look out for. Early life Victor attended Muritala Muhammed Airport School after which he attended Chrisland Schools, Idimu for his junior secondary school and attended Lagooz College for his senior school years. He got admission into University Of Benin, Nigeria to study applied mathematics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Housen Mushema
Housen Mushema is a Ugandan runway, commercial and editorial model, actor and fashion producer known for playing the lead role of Balikoowa in Balikoowa in the City, Sokke on The Hostel, Andrew on Second Chance, Ben Ssali on Power of Legacy, Ian on Mistakes Girls Do, Michael on Veronica's Wish, Anthony on Bed of Thorns and also had roles on other shows and films like November Tear, False Dreams and The Lukkas. In June 2018, Mushema together with actors Eleano Nabwiso, Matthew Nabwiso, Richard Tuwangye, Roger Mugisha, Cleopatra Koheirwe and Jenkins Joel Mutumba, were hired by Development Channel to promote the ''African Child Poverty Alleviator Program'' (ACPA) in the on-going Economic war. All actors were given a No Dropout tablet to use in the fight against poverty during the Economic war. He is a recipient of the Abyranz Fashion and Style Awards 2015 in the Outstanding Male Model category and he has hit most Man Crush Monday features in numerous magazines in Kampala and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aamito Lagum
Aamito Stacie Lagum (born 3 December 1992) is a Ugandan actress and fashion model, best known for being the winner of the first cycle of ''Africa's Next Top Model''. Early life Lagum was raised by a single mother, Sidonia Ayaa, in Kampala. After losing her job, her mother relocated to Kitgum to move in with her grandparents. Later Lagum moved back to Kampala to continue her schooling at St. Jude Primary School, Katikamu Seventh Day Adventist Senior Secondary School and St. Lawrence High School. At the age of sixteen, Lagum began to pursue modelling as a career. Her first job was in Ugandan Fashion Week, where she walked for Gloria Wavamunno’s GW Collection. In 2012, Lagum met designer Adele Dejak, who took her to Kenya for a photo shoot. ''Africa's Next Top Model'' In 2013, Lagum took part in a casting call for ''Africa's Next Top Model'' taking a 16-hour bus ride from Kampala to Nairobi. She was later called by host Oluchi Onweagba and was chosen to fly to Cape Town as one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herieth Paul
Herieth Paul (born December 14, 1995) is a Tanzanian model who has walked for Diane von Fürstenberg, Lacoste, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Armani, Cavalli and 3.1 Phillip Lim. She moved to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at the age of 14 due to her mother being a diplomat. She was discovered when she went to an open call at Angie's AMTI, a model agency based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She signed with Women Management New York in June 2010. Paul has appeared in editorials for ''Vogue Italia'' magazine, '' i-D'', wonderland and ''Teen Vogue''. Paul appeared on a ''Vogue Italia'' cover with Arizona Muse and Freja Beha. In July 2011 she was the cover model of Canadian ''Elle''. The caption on the cover read: "Naomi Move Over . Why We're Hot For Herieth." Paul was one of three models in the Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2013 campaign, photographed by Tom Ford. This campaign was named one of the top ten campaigns of Fall 2013 by The Business of Fashion and by Racked.com. Herieth has appeared in beauty c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Borges
Maria Borges (born 28 October 1992) is an Angolan model. She was named ''Forbes Africa Magazine's'' top model of 2013. She is a Jackson Bryant favorite and calls him her " godfather". Early life Maria Borges was born in Luanda, Angola and raised by her siblings during the Angolan Civil War. She was discovered in 2010 when she placed second at the Angolan edition of the contest ''Elite Model Look''. Career In 2012, she signed with Supreme Agency. One month later, she debuted her first fashion week where she walked 17 runways. For her second season, she was a Givenchy exclusive. Borges has appeared in editorials for French, Italian, British, Spanish, German, and Portuguese ''Vogue'', German and Australian ''Harper's Bazaar'', Brazilian ''Marie Claire'', French '' Numèro'', '' V'', '' W'', '' i-D'', and ''Interview''. In 2017, Maria Borges was the first African woman to feature on the cover of the American version of ''ELLE'', 20 years after Sudanese model Alek Wek in 1997. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayowa Nicholas
Mayowa Nicholas (22 May 1998) is a Nigerians, Nigerian fashion model. She is the first Nigerian model to star in a Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent (brand), Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein campaigns. Career Mayowa Nicholas was a finalist of the 2014 Elite Model Look contest (along with Italian model Greta Varlese). In her first runway season, 2015, she appeared in shows for Balmain (fashion house), Balmain, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Kenzo, Hermès, and Acne Studios among others. More recently, she has worked with high-profile designers like Prada, Miu Miu, Versace, Chanel, Michael Kors, and Oscar de la Renta. She has also starred in a Dolce & Gabbana campaign. She was supposed to make her debut in the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, but days before the show, her visa to travel to China was rejected, along with several Russian and Ukraine, Ukrainian models, which prevented her from walking the show. She officially made her debut in the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
