Brian (Abryanz) Ahumuza
Born (1990-11-01) 1 November 1990 (age 33)
CitizenshipUgandan
OccupationStylist
Years active2010–present

Brian Ahumuza commonly known as Abryanz, is a Ugandan fashion stylist and entrepreneur most commonly known around Africa as the founder the style and fashion awards, Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs).[1][2]

Career

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Ahumuza started his fashion house Abryanz Collections when he joined university. He later dropped out of university to concentrate on the business.[3][4][5] Under Abryanz Collections, he styled artistes and celebrities from Uganda and abroad including Demarco from Jamaica, Wiz Kid and D’Banj from Nigeria, Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania and more.[6][7][8][9]

In 2013, he launched the annual Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) to honour fashion icons in Uganda.[10] He expanded the awards to the East African region in 2014 and in 2016 the awards started recognizing major fashion icons in the whole of Africa including Africans in the diaspora.[11][12][13]

He joined the panel of judges at the 2018 Miss Uganda beauty pageant as the only male guest judge during the progressive selection process.[14][15][16][17] He was named Ciroc ambassador in October 2016.[18]

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  2. ^ "MAN CRUSH MONDAY: We're Crushing on Brian Ahumuza, Founder of Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards". Satisfashion Ug. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  3. ^ Haguma, Gloria. "Meet Brian Ahumuza, the proprietor of Abraynz Collection". Big Eye Ug. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  4. ^ Kawalha, Shamim. "Top 10 Ugandan personalities that rocked 2017". Chimplyf. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Brian Ahumuza: Passion drives top fashion stylist". The Independent. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
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  7. ^ Lyatuu, Justus. "Abryanz to hold fashion summit". The Observer. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  8. ^ "Meet Brian Ahumuza, the proprietor of Abraynz Collection". Big Eye. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  9. ^ "NTV THE LINK: NTV THE LINK: Brian Ahumuza on how to turn fashion into a business venture". Watsup Africa. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  10. ^ Baranga, Samson. "ASFAs celebrate African fashion". The Observer. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  11. ^ Vision, Reporter. "Top 10 Ugandan personalities that rocked 2017". New Vision. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Brian Ahumuza; The Story Of A Well Dressed Little Fashion Dream". Young Achievers Awards. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  13. ^ Musinguzi, Bamuturaki. "All ready for the annual ASFA fashion awards". The East African, Kenya. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  14. ^ Kalema, Lawrence. "Abryanz to be among Judges of the Upcoming Miss Uganda 2018/19 Event". Ugandan Buzz. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  15. ^ Nila, Faisal. "Abryanz joins Miss Uganda judging panel". Big Eye Uganda. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  16. ^ "Brian Ahumuza Has Been Hired as one of the Judges of the 2018 Miss Uganda". Satisfashion Ug. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  17. ^ "Brian Ahumuza to Judge Miss Uganda 2018". Fashion Pit. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  18. ^ Baranga, Samson. "Brian Ahumuza is Ciroc brand ambassador". The Observer. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
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