Abryanz

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

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

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]

References
  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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