The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards nominees list for 2016 was revealed 27 October 2016. The awards will be held on December 9 at the Kampala Serena Hotel under the theme, ‘Dress to Inspire’. The awards are organised by the Abryanz Franchise to celebrate and recognise fashion in Uganda. But that since has changed as we’ve seen this year, the ceremony has now open to the fashion fraternity across Africa.
See below, which of your favorite local (Southern African) fashionistas made the cut for the different categories for the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards 2016:
Continental Style & Fashion Influencer: Males
- David Tlale (South Africa)
- Trevor Stuurman (South Africa)
- Mai Atafo (Nigeria)
Continental Style & Fashion Influencer: Females
- Bonang Matheba (South Africa)
- Diana Opoti (Kenya)
- Jennifer Obayuwana (Nigeria)
Fashion Designer of the Year: Southern Africa
- Kidd Hunta (Zimbabwe)
- Intisaar Mukadam (Zimbabwe)
- Thula Sundi (South Africa)
- Taibo Bacar (Mozambique)
- Gert Johan Coetzee (South Africa)
- Chisoma Lombe (Zambia)
- Maxhosa by Laduma (South Africa)
Fashion Brand of the Year
- Paple Rayn (Uganda)
- Emporio Milano (Uganda)
- Woolworth (Uganda)
- Mr. Price (Uganda)
- Bold Kampala (Uganda)
Most Stylish Artiste: Southern Africa
Males
- Theo Kgosinkwe (South Africa)
- Aka (South Africa)
- Riky Rick (South Africa)
- Black Coffee (South Africa)
Most Stylish Artiste: Southern Africa
Females
- Nadia Nakai (South Africa)
- Simphiwe Dana (South Africa)
- Titica (Angola)
- Nhlanhla Nciza (South Africa)
- Zonke (South Africa)
Best Dressed Celebrity: Southern Africa
Males
- Maps Maponyane (South Africa)
- Mthoko Makhathini (South Africa)
- Trevor Stuurman (South Africa)
- Nkuli M (South Africa)
- Luis Munana (Namibia)
Females
- Terry Pheto (South Africa)
- Dillish Mathews (Namibia)
- Samantha Jannsen (South Africa)
- Bonang Matheba (South Africa)
- Minnie Dlamini (South Africa)
- Lerato kganyago (South Africa)
- Tsholo Dikobe (Botswana)
- Nomzamo Mbatha (South Africa)
African Model of the Year
Males
- Victor Ndigwe (Nigeria)
- Toyin Oyeneye (Nigeria)
- Adonis Bosso (Ivory Coast)
- Sanele Xaba (South Africa)
- Dave Kabamba (DRC)
- Lesala Mampa (South Africa)
Females
- Georgina Akalanyabah (Ghana)
- Julee Djoulde Bocoum (Ghana)
- Huguette Marara (DRC)
- Yemi Awoyemi (Nigeria)
Outstanding Model of the Year
- Sharam Diniz (South Africa)
- Mayowa Nicholas (Nigeria)
- Maria Borges (Angola)
- Herieth Paul (Tanzania)
- Aamito Stacie Lagum (Uganda)
- Patricia Akello (Uganda)
Best Model Management
- Fusion Models (South Africa)
- Beth Model Management (Nigeria)
- Myth Model Management (Nigeria)
- Ice Model Mangament (South Africa)
- Joram Model Management (Uganda)
- Boss Models (South Africa)
Most Fashionable Music Video: Africa
- Mamacita – Tinie Tempah ft. Wizkid
- Colours of Africa – Mafikizolo ft. Diamond Platnumz and DJ Maphorisa
- Soft Work – Falz the bahd Guy
- Niroge – Vanessa Mdee
- No Kissing – Patoranking ft. Sakordie
- Aje – Alikiba
- If I start to talk – Tiwa Savage ft. Dr. SID
- Tulale Fofofo – Micasa FT. Sauti Sol
- Kontrol – Maleek Berry
Most Stylish Couple
- Barbie and Bobi Wine (Uganda)
- Bonang Matheba & AKA (South Africa)
- Annabel Onyango and Marek Fuchs (Kenya)
- Zari Tlale & Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- Mr &Mrs Ayo Makun (Nigeria)
- Elikem & Pokello (Zimbabwe)
Crossing Boarders With Fashion
- Jidenna
- Ugo Mozie
- Lupita Nyong’o
- LOLU ESQ
Best Dressed Media Personality: Africa
Males
- Uti Nwachukwu (Nigeria)
- Falz the bahd Guy (Nigeria)
- Idris Sultan (Tanzania)
- Friday James (Rwanda)
- Ebuka Obi (Nigeria)
- Denrele Edun (Nigeria)
- Georgie Ndirangu (Rwanda)
Females
- Vimbai Mutinhiri (Zimbabwe)
- Toke Makinwa (Nigeria)
- Stephanie Coker (Nigeria)
- Bolanle Olukanni (Nigeria)
- Berla Mundi (Ghana)
- Bonang Matheba (South Africa)
- Tracy Wanjiru (Kenya)
Stylist of the Year: Southern Africa
- Lourens Gebhardt (Namibia)
- Shaun Stylist (South Africa)
- Gaone Mothibi & Tsholo Dikobe (Botswana)
- Reinhard Mahalie (Namibia)
- Craig Zoowie (Zimbabwe)
- Dimeji Alara (Nigeria)
- Pholoso Selebogo (South Africa)
- Loius Phillipe De Gagoue (Ivory Coast)
Fashionista of the Year: Southern Africa
Males
- Lungstar Mkwanazi (South Africa)
- Keletso Rakumakoe (South Africa)
- Adriano Visagie (Namibia)
- Marcellino Vallihu (South Africa)
- Sivuyile Madikana (South Africa)
- Gemaen Jordan Taylor Africa)
- Gilmore Tee (Zimbabwe)
Females
- Mbo Mahocs (Zimbabwe)
- Sarah Langa Heaton (South Africa)
- Wolf Lulama (South Africa)
- Pokello Nare (Zimbabwe)
- Anelisa Mangcu (South Africa)
- Nangula Nanyemba (Namibia)
- Antonia Shinana (Namibia)
Makeup Artistes 2016: Southern Africa
- Clara Chimeloane (South Africa)
- Vuyo Varoyi (South Africa
- Nthato Mashishi (South Africa)
- Lucoh (South Africa)
- Miss Jey (Namibia)
- Tlhomamo (Botswana)
Best Fashion Blogger / Writer: Africa
- Silvia Njoki
- Akin Faminu
- Charlie Kamale
- Sharon Ojong
- Aisha Baker Parnell
- Richard Akuson
- Sharon Mundia
- Jacqueline Albert Terry
- Muriuki kagiri
Lifestyle / Fashion Photographer of the Year: Africa
- BuoArt
- NIB studios
- William nsai
- Giulio Molfese
- Charlene Asare
- Gilbert Asante
- Clemence photography
- Victor Peace
- Trevor Stuurman
Hairstylist of the Year
- Hair by Zziwa
- Mart Barber
- Martyn Ssekyanzi
- Grace Warren
- Sula’s Saloon
Best Dressed Traditional / Religious Leader
- Prophet Elvis Mbonye
- Pastor Mondo Mugisha
- David Happy Ngabo
- Prince David Wassaja