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Abryanz

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Abryanz
Abryanz in 2018
Born
Titus Brian Ahumuza

1 November 1990
Nsambya Hospital
NationalityUgandan
Other namesAbryanz
CitizenshipUgandan
Alma materKyambogo University
OccupationFashion designer
Years active2012–present
Known forFashion design

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

Early life and education

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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

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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

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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

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