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 Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area ...

's growing fashion industry. The event was hosted by Rachel K and Nana Akua and produced by South Africas's David Tlale. Nominations for the 2017 ASFAs started on 7 September until 6 October. Nominees were unveiled in a video presented by Abryanz Collection and ASFAs CEO Brian Ahumuza, TV presenter Bettinah Tianah and model scout Joram Muzira.

Acts

Musicians

Mafikizolo Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music duo formed in 1996, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead singer Nhlanhla Nciza. The duo rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "U ...

Eddy Kenzo Edrisah Musuuza, known professionally as Eddy Kenzo, is a Grammy Nominated Ugandan singer and music executive who is a founder and a member of Big Talent Entertainment. He received international attention after the release of his 2014 single, " ...

, Desire Luzinda, Fik Fameica,

Gravity Omutujju Gereson Wabuyi, known professionally as Gravity Omutujju, is a Ugandan rapper. He has collaborated with numerous other Ugandan musicians, including Eddy Kenzo Early life and education Gereson Wabuyi was born in 1993 in Nakulabye. Career Wab ...

, 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. The highlight of the event was the Lifetime/Style Fashion Icon Achievement Award which was presented to Nigerian tailor and fashion designer

Mai Atafo Mai Atafo is a Nigerian fashion tailor, noted for his brand, Mai Atafo.. He attended the Leeds-based Savile Row Academy to train as a tailor. Personal life Atafo was born in Ile-Ife, Osun State to a family of 9 children. He is married to Chris ...

Nominees and winners

Winners are highlighted and bolded.

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! , - !rowspan="10", Designer of the year !rowspan="5", Uganda !Ras Kasozi ! , - , Fatuma Asha , , - , Anita Beryl , , - , Sham Tyra , , - , Joe Malaika , , - !rowspan="5", Continental (Africa) !Sheria Ngowi (Tanzania) ! , - , Eric Raisina (Madagascar) , , - , Maki Oh (Nigeria) , , - , Zeddie Loky (Kenya) , , - , Quiteria & George (South Africa) , , - !rowspan="8", Male Model of the year !rowspan="4", Uganda !Bradley Paul ! , - , Troy Elimu , , - , Danny Mbabazi , , - ,

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, ...

, , - !rowspan="4", Continental (Africa) !Pabz Nashua (South Africa) ! , - , Toyin Oyeneye (Nigeria) , , - , Dave J Kabamba (Congo) , , - , Kwen Maye (Kenya-Nigeria) , , - !rowspan="8", Female Model of the year !rowspan="4", Uganda !Anyola Anyon Asola ! , - , Angelo Keji Sarah , , - , Aliet Sarah , , - , Ayak Veronica , , - !rowspan="4", Continental (Africa) !Shanelle Nyasiase (Kenya) ! , - , Opeyemi Awoyemi (Nigeria) , , - , Giannina Oteto (Kenya) , , - , Aminat Ayinde (Nigeria) , , - !rowspan="9", Male Most Stylish/Dressed Celebrity !rowspan="5", Uganda !Aleecool ! , - , Zipper Atafo , , - , Dj Roja& slick stuart , , - ,

Alex Muhangi Alex Emix Muhangi, commonly known as Alex Muhangi, is a Ugandan comedian, actor sound engineer, director and host of the comedy show, Comedy Store Uganda. He was listed as one of the top 10 Ugandan comedians and personalities in 2016 and 2017 by ...

, , - , Adams Ddumba , , - !rowspan="4", Continental (Africa) ! Idris Sultan (Tanzania) ! , - , Aphrican Ape( Dami Olatunde) (Nigeria) , , - , Toosweet Annan (Ghana , , - , Emmanuel Ikubese (Nigeria) , , - !rowspan="10", Female Most Stylish/Dressed Celebrity !rowspan="5", Uganda !Judith Heard ! , - ,

Natasha Sinayobye Natasha Sinayobye (born 20 January) is a Ugandan actress, model, singer and dancer. She debuted as a lead actress in the Ugandan film ''Bala Bala Sese'' alongside her boyfriend back then Michael Kasaija. She acted as Kaitesi Munyana in Nana K ...

, , - , Sylvia Namutebi , , - , Crystal Newman , , - , Pherrie Kimbugwe , , - !rowspan="5", Continental (Africa) !Nana Akua Addo (Ghana) ! , - ,

Toke Makinwa Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, actress and author. Toke is known for hosting ''The Morning Drive'' on Rhythm 93.7 FM and for her YouTube vlog series ''Toke ...

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Moozlie Nomuzi Mabena (born 22 September 1992), professionally known as Moozlie is a rapper and television presenter. Born in Benoni, Gauteng, she won the MTV VJ Search for the year 2012. Early life Nomuzi was born on 22 September 1992. She grew up in ...

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Ilwad Elman Ilwad Elman ( so, Ilwaad Elman) is a Somali-Canadian social activist. She works at the Elman Peace and Human Rights Center in Mogadishu alongside her mother Fartuun Adan, the NGO's founder. She was voted the African Young Personality (Female) ...

(Somalia) , , - , Lulu Michael (Tanzania) , , - !rowspan="11", Most Stylish Male Artiste !rowspan="6", Uganda !

Bebe Cool Bebe Cool (real name Moses Ssali; born 1 September 1977) is an African reggae and ragga musician from Uganda. He started his career around 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya, but moved back to his native country a few years later. Bebe Cool was one of the ...

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Sauti Sol Sauti Sol is a Kenyan band formed in Nairobi, Kenya, by vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano and Savara Mudigi in 2005. Initially an a cappella group, guitarist Polycarp Otieno joined before they named themselves Sauti Sol. Sauti Sol ...

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Mr Eazi Oluwatosin Ajibade (born 19 July 1991), better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian-born, Ghana-based singer. He is a pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressio ...

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Wizkid Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential Afri ...

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Runtown Douglas Jack Agu (born 19 August 1989), better known by his stage name Runtown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer. Biography Runtown was born on 19 August 1989 in Enugu but grew up partly in Abuja and Lagos, where he finished his ...

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Riky Rick Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado (20 July 1987 23 February 2022), known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, singer and producer. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records and a member of Boyz N Buck ...

(South Africa) , , - !rowspan="10", Most Stylish Female Artiste !rowspan="5", Uganda ! Sheebah ! , - , Desire Luzinda , , - , Nina Roz , , - , Lydia Jazmine , , - ,

Spice Diana Namukwaya Hajara Diana, also known as Spice Diana, is a Ugandan musician. She started her music career early and studied at Makerere University. Her first manager was Dr Fizol of Avie Records, and she was later managed by Twinkle Star under a f ...

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Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup voc ...

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Yemi Alade Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989), is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the ''Peak Talent Show'' in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single "Johnny" in 2014. S ...

(Nigeria) , , - , Nsoki Neto (Angola) , , - , Nadia Nakai (South Africa) , , - ,

Vanessa Mdee Vanessa Hau Mdee (born 7 June 1988), is a Tanzanian singer, rapper, television personality and radio host. Mdee is popularly known for being the first ever Tanzanian MTV VJ. She later rose to prominence as a radio and TV host, hosting ''Epic Bong ...

(Tanzania) , , - !rowspan="10", Best Male Dressed Media Personality !rowspan="5", Uganda !Denzel Mwiyeretsi ! , - , Joel Khamadi , , - , Solomon Serwanja , , - , Edwin Musiime , , - , Calvin the entertainer , , - !rowspan="5", Continental (Africa) !Jamal Gaddafi (Kenya) ! , - , Katleho Sinivasan (South Africa) , , - , Uti Nwachukwu (Nigeria) , , - , George Ndirangu (Rwanda) , , - , Denola Grey (Nigeria) , , - !rowspan="9", Best Female Dressed Media Personality !rowspan="5", Uganda !Bettinah Tianah ! , - , Malaika Nnyanzi , , - , Judithiana , , - ,

Deedan Muyira Diana Deedan Muyira (commonly referred to as just Deedan or Miss Deedan), is a Ugandan actress and media personality, known for playing the role of Tracy Kintu in Nana Kagga’s Beneath The Lies. Deedan was born in Kenya and moved to Uganda to w ...

, , - , Maria Kibalizi , , - !rowspan="4", Continental (Africa) !Anita Nderu (South Africa)) ! , - , Stephanie Coker (Nigeria) , , - , Nomzamo (South Africa) , , - , Vimbai (Zimbabwe) , , - !rowspan="10", Male Fashionista of the Year !rowspan="5", Uganda !Abduz Spot ! , - , Handsome Allanlee , , - , Ricky Mugenyi , , - , Jacob Home of gents , , - , Anthony Kays , , - !rowspan="5", Continental (Africa) !Eddie Kirindo (Kenya) ! , - , Noble Igwe (Nigeria) , , - , Prince Thabiso Mkhize (South Africa) , , - , Josef Adamu (Nigeria) , , - , Sir Abner (South Africa) , , - !rowspan="10", Female Fashionista of the Year !rowspan="5", Uganda !Rashidah Mwiza ! , - , Sasha Ferguson , , - , Aaron Hilson , , - , Cynthia Nakiranda , , - , Sandrah Lexy , , - !rowspan="5", Continental (Africa) !Stefani Roma (Kenya) ! , - , Sharon Ojong (Nigeria) , , - , Antonia Shinana (Namibia) , , - , Didi Olomide (Congo) , , - , Hamisa Mobeto (Tanzania) , , - !rowspan="8", Hair Stylist of the Year !rowspan="4", Uganda !Nambuusi Maureen ! , - , Grace Warren , , - , Hair by Zziwa , , - , Freddie , , - !rowspan="4", Continental (Africa) !Saul Juma (Kenya) ! , - , Saadique Ryklief (South Africa) , , - , Corrine Muthoni (Kenya) , , - , Ncumisa Mimi Duma (South Africa) , , - !rowspan="10", Makeup Artist of the Year !rowspan="5", Uganda !Mona Faces ! , - , Nahya Shero , , - , Imani Makeup , , - , Faith Presh , , - , Derrick Ssekamate , , - !rowspan="5", Continental (Africa) !Marco Louis (South Africa) ! , - , Anita Brows (Nigeria) , , - , Kangai Mwiti (Kenya) , , - , Nancy Blaq (Ghana) , , - , NYW makeup(Angola) , , - !rowspan="10", Fashion photographer of the year !rowspan="5", Uganda !Oscar Ntege ! , - , Oneal Mujjumbura , , - , Fred Bugembe , , - , Daville , , - , Mohsen Taha , , - !rowspan="5", Continental (Africa) !Rezebonna (South Africa) ! , - , Kudzai King (Zimbabwe) , , - , Trevor Stuurman (South Africa) , , - , Shawn Kieffer (Tanzania- South Africa) , , - , Kuyoh Photography (Kenya) , , - !rowspan="9", Stylist of the Year !rowspan="4", Uganda !Tinah Brad ! , - , Tazibone Solomon , , - , Abbas Kaijuka , , - , Mavo Kampala , , - !rowspan="5", Continental (Africa) !

Swanky Jerry Jeremiah Ogbodo (born 4 July 1991), better known as Swanky Jerry, is a Nigerian celebrity fashion stylist. Career Ogbodo began his career as a celebrity fashion stylist by launching his brand, Swanky Signatures Styling, in June 2012. Aside from ...

(Nigeria) ! , - , Brian Babu (Kenya) , , - , Chuck Mbevo (Angola) , , - , Kwena Baloyi (South Africa) , , - , Reinhard Mahalie (Namibia) , , - !rowspan="10", Fashionable Music Video of the Year !rowspan="5", Uganda !Jubilation-

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Juliana Kanyomozi Juliana Kanyomozi is a musician actress and entertainer by occupation. Juliana Kanyomozi is a multiple award-winning Ugandan pop musician, an R&B and Afro Beat Singer well known among Western Uganda's decent musicians. Juliana was born Novembe ...

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David Lutalo David Lutalo (born 8 March 1986), is a Ugandan musician, artist and performer from East Africa, who rose to fame ten years back with his hit Kapapaala in 2008, released under his own Record Label "Da Hares". He started recording music in 2008 and ...

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YCEE Oludemilade Martin Alejo (born January 29, 1993), known professionally as Ycee (also stylized as YCee), is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He gained popularity after his single "Condo", which features vocals by Patoranking, earned him ...

Maleek Berry Maleek Shoyebi (born 11 August 1987), professionally known as Maleek Berry, is a British-Nigerian record producer and recording artist. After his break into the spotlight in 2012, Maleek Berry was nominated as "Music Producer of the Year" at the ...

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DJ Maphorisa Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe (born ), known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. As a record producer with a blend of house music, amapiano and afropop, he has worked with and has received p ...

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C4 Pedro Pedro Henriques Lisboa Santos (born 7 July 1983), better known by his stage name C4 Pedro, is an Angolan kizomba musician. Biography Son of the singer Lisboa Santos, C4 Pedro was born in Luanda on 7 July 1983, but grew up in Belgium, where he r ...

, , - !rowspan="10", Fashion Blogger / Writer of the Year !rowspan="6", Uganda !Satisfashion UG ! , - , Amarachi Grace , , - , Lamic Kirabo , , - , Samson Baranga , , - , Gloria Haguma , , - , Shalom Nicolette , , - !rowspan="4", Continental (Africa) !Silvia Njoki (Kenya) ! , - , Ono Bello (Nigeria) , , - , Joy Kendi (Kenya) , , - , Ghana fashion marketing (Ghana) , {{nom , -

References

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