The Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFAs 2025) are officially back for the 11th year to celebrate excellence and visionaries shifting cultures through fashion.
The ASFAs 2025 has opened nominations and all creatives, including stylists, photographers, models, content creators, media personalities, and makeup artists, among others, from across the continent are encouraged to participate.
The ASFAs 2025 under the theme “The FASHIVISTS” will happen with several events, including the ASFAs Fashion Week, Regional Talent Tours, Monthly Fashion Activations, Market Days, and Masterclasses. This will be topped up with the Awards night in December.
“This is the year of the FASHIVIST, the one who dares to wear their truth, shape conversations through design, and challenge norms through bold self-expression,” said Brian Ahumuza, founder of the ASFAs. “This is the time for fashion creatives across Africa to step forward and show the world what they believe in.”
Below is the full list of categories open for nominations
BUSINESS
- Best Emerging Fashion Brand – (Uganda/ Continent)
- Luxury Brand of the Year Female (Continent)
- Tech & Fashion Integration Award– (Continent)
- Business maverick of the year- Uganda/ Continent)
- Best Collaboration (Creative Industries)- (International)
MEDIA
- Best Fashion Campaign (Print & Digital – (International)
- Most Innovative Fashion Film- (International)
- Best Social Media Activation in Fashion – (Uganda/ Continent)
- Editorial Photography Excellence- (Uganda/ Continent)
- Fashion Podcast/Video Series of the Year- ( Continent )
JOURNALISM
- Fashion Journalist of the Year – (Uganda/ Continent)
- Best Fashion Blog Story – (Continent)
MODEL
· Model of the Year – (International)
· Breakthrough Model of the Year – (International)
· Most Iconic Runway Moment- (International)
· Best Commercial/Editorial Model- (International)
· Diversity & Inclusion in Modeling- (International)
VISIONARY
· Interdisciplinary Creativity in Fashion -(International)
- Best Use of AI & Tech in Fashion Design – (Continent)
- Image Maker of the Year – (International)
- Music Video of the Year (Fashion) – (Uganda/ Continent)
- Fashion Photographer of the Year – (Uganda/ Continent)
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FASHION
- Fashion Designer of the Year (Africa)
- Fashion Stylist of the Year (Uganda)
- Hair Artisan of the Year
- Make-up Artisan of the year
- Most Stylish Female Artist of the Year
- Most Stylish Male Artist of the Year
- Female Fashion Enthusiast of the Year
- Male Fashion Enthusiast of the Year
- Best Dressed Guest
FASHIVISTS CHANGEMAKERS
- Sustainability & Ethical Fashion Leadership
- Social Impact Through Fashion
- Champion of Diversity & Inclusion
- Fela Kuti Activism in Fashion Award
- Fair Trade & Ethical Production Advocacy
HONORARY AWARD
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Fela Kuti Icon Award
- Fashion Educator & Mentor Award
- Decades of Excellence in Fashion Media
- Most Influential Woman in Fashion
According to Ahumuza Brian, nominees will be shortlisted based on innovation, creativity, impact, cultural influence, and authenticity. Nominations have officially kicked off on their official website with a deadline of 30th August.
