Award Ceremony
Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2016 Awarded for Recognizing excellence in fashion across Africa Venue Kampala Serena Hotel Country Uganda Hosted by
Preshow host(s)
Act(s)
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]
Acts and showcases
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]
Nominees and winners
The winners are highlighted and bold.[ 12]
Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards Nominees and Winners
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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