While South Africans were commemorating the Day of Reconciliation last Friday, Ugandans were celebrating the eighth edition of the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards.
Founded in 2013 by Brian Ahumuza, the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards honour outstanding fashion creatives.
This year’s awards, held at Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda, were hosted by Sheila Gashumba and Ethan Kavuma, who broke a record for the biggest red carpet the ASFAs has ever known.
There was a fashion show where prominent designers like Eric Raisina from Madagascar, also honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, showcased their collections.
Other showcases were from Nigeria’s Mai Atafo, South Africa’s David Tlale, Monica Kansiime and Sheeba Priscilla Kasami from Uganda, and South Sudanese designer Rajah Keji.
Trevor Stuurman, one of the best fashion photographers in the country, was also in attendance. He wore an Orapeleng Modutle black iridescent suit, paired with red shoes and a cowboy hat.
Speaking of best dressed, under the theme “The Awakening”, guests showed up in their best couture for the red carpet. Below are some of our favourite looks.
Angella Summer Namubiru
The model looked stunning in an orange satin two-piece by AmorStyle.
DJ Vee
The musician donned a red princess dress by Anita Beryl.
Natasha Sinayobye
The actress looked ravishing in a black Guiza princess dress.
Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo
The content creator rocked a jaw-dropping blue gown by Sham Tyra.
Mushema Housen
The actor was one of the best-dressed gents in a Caleb Bespoke Indo-Western suit.
Below are more of our favourite looks from the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards.