Abryanz
Abryanz | |
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 Abryanz in 2018 | |
| Born | Titus Brian Ahumuza 1 November 1990 Nsambya Hospital |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Other names | Abryanz |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Kyambogo University |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Fashion design |
Titus Brian Ahumuza, commonly known as Abryanz, is a Ugandan fashion designer.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Abryanz was born in Masindi on 1 November 1990. He studied at Asaba Primary School, Bugema Adventist Secondary School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work & Social Administration from Kyambogo University.[3][4]
Career
[edit]In 2009 he started his own label, Abryanz Collection. His designs have showcased in Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Africa Fashion week. He has featured in different issues of prestigious vogue magazines.[5]
In 2013, he launched the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs), a continental fashion awards in Uganda with the aim to reward the outstanding achievement in the fashion industry in Africa.[6][7][8]
Recognition
[edit]In 2017, Abryanz was awarded as the Best Fashion Designer in Starqt Awards in South Africa as well as the CEPA Young Entrepreneur in 2016.[9][10][11][12] In 2016, he featured as one of Africa's raising stars on CNN's African Voices.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "INTERVIEW: I Don't Mix Business with Bodily Pleasures-Fashion Designer Abryanz". August 16, 2018.
- ^ Haguma, Gloria. "Meet Brian Ahumuza, the proprietor of Abraynz Collection". Big Eye Ug. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Brian Ahumuza: Passion drives top fashion stylist". The Independent. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Brian Ahumuza; The Story Of A Well Dressed Little Fashion Dream". Young Achievers Awards. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ Ruva, Roy. "From Village Boy To Top City Stylist. The Story Of Brian Ahumuza of Abryanz Collection". Chano8. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ Baranga, Samson. "ASFAs celebrate African fashion". The Observer. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ Ruva, Roy. "From Village Boy To Top City Stylist. The Story Of Brian Ahumuza of Abryanz Collection". Chano8. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Uganda: A Style Guru for Your Celebrities". October 18, 2012.
- ^ Mercedes, J. L. (April 23, 2016). "PHOTOS: Abryanz emerges victorious at the CEPA Awards".
- ^ "Full List of the winners at StarQT Awards 2016". September 15, 2016.
- ^ "Brian Ahumuza Named Teeniez Hottest Celebrity Stylist Once Again".
- ^ Deborah, Amia Poni (May 14, 2018). "Abryanz Scoops Buzz Awards Three times in a Row".
- ^ "Abryanz features on CNN – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos".
External links
[edit]- 7 Days of the Fashion Industry with Brian Ahumuza: What is Fashion?
- Celebrity Biography: Fashionista Abryanz
- Top 10 Ugandan personalities that rocked 2017
- Abryanz to hold fashion summit
- Abryanz reveals fashion inspiration – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos
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