Abryanz Explained

Abryanz
Birth Name:Titus Brian Ahumuza
Birth Date:1 November 1990
Birth Place:Nsambya Hospital
Nationality:Ugandan
Other Names:Abryanz
Citizenship:Ugandan
Alma Mater:Kyambogo University
Occupation:Fashion designer
Years Active:2012present
Known For:Fashion design

Titus Brian Ahumuza, commonly known as Abryanz, is a Ugandan fashion designer.[1] [2]

Early life and education

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

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: INTERVIEW: I Don't Mix Business with Bodily Pleasures-Fashion Designer Abryanz. August 16, 2018.
  2. Web site: Haguma . Gloria . Meet Brian Ahumuza, the proprietor of Abraynz Collection . Big Eye Ug . 25 October 2019.
  3. Web site: Brian Ahumuza: Passion drives top fashion stylist . The Independent . 25 October 2019.
  4. Web site: Brian Ahumuza; The Story Of A Well Dressed Little Fashion Dream . Young Achievers Awards . 9 November 2019.
  5. News: Ruva . Roy . From Village Boy To Top City Stylist. The Story Of Brian Ahumuza of Abryanz Collection . 25 October 2019 . Chano8.
  6. News: Baranga . Samson . ASFAs celebrate African fashion . 9 November 2019 . The Observer.
  7. News: Ruva . Roy . From Village Boy To Top City Stylist. The Story Of Brian Ahumuza of Abryanz Collection . 25 October 2019 . Chano8.
  8. Web site: Uganda: A Style Guru for Your Celebrities . October 18, 2012.
  9. Web site: PHOTOS: Abryanz emerges victorious at the CEPA Awards. J. L.. Mercedes. April 23, 2016.
  10. Web site: Full List of the winners at StarQT Awards 2016. September 15, 2016.
  11. Web site: Brian Ahumuza Named Teeniez Hottest Celebrity Stylist Once Again.
  12. Web site: Abryanz Scoops Buzz Awards Three times in a Row. Amia Poni. Deborah. May 14, 2018.
  13. Web site: Abryanz features on CNN – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.