ASFA Honorary Gala Unveils Official Performers, Designers & First-Ever Half-Time Show
Dec 2, 2025
Kampala, Uganda 02|12|2025 – The Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFAs) today held an official press conference at the Kampala Serena Hotel to unveil the performers, designers, and partners for the 2025 ASFA Honorary Gala, scheduled for 19th December 2025. Curated under the theme "A Tribute to African Visionaries Shaping the Future of African Fashion, Arts & Culture," this year's event promises to be the most transformative edition yet.
In a historic announcement, the ASFAs revealed the introduction of the first-ever ASFA Half-Time Show, a fully staged musical spectacle featuring a fusion of international and local acts. This milestone marks a bold step in elevating the ASFA experience to global event standards.
The stellar performers unveiled include Elijah Kitaka, Kevin Kade, Tyra, Rickman, Karole Kasita, Vinka, and Warafiki, while headlining designers include Ras Kasozi, David Tlale, Sheba Kasami of SKP, and ASFAs founder Brian Ahumuza, who will be showcasing his first-ever runway collection.
Partner Statements
Representing Ciroc, the flagship sponsor of the ASFAs, Roy Tumwizere announced the reappointment of Brian Ahumuza as the Ciroc Ambassador: "We are delighted to reappoint Brian as part of the Ciroc family. Ciroc celebrates luxury, creativity, and bold expression—values that align seamlessly with the ASFAs. Fashion and luxury walk hand in hand, which makes Ciroc the perfect fit for this event."
NRG Radio, the official music partner, through Brand Lead Barbra Linda, highlighted the synergy in the partnership: "NRG is the number one name in music in Uganda, and people should expect the same electrifying energy at the ASFA Honorary Gala. We are honored to join a select group of visionaries shaping the future of African culture and creativity."
Kampala Serena Hotel, represented by Steven, expressed pride in hosting the gala: "We are delighted to host this iconic event once again. Serena Hotel is offering discounted accommodation packages for ASFAs guests and attendees as part of our commitment to supporting Uganda's creative industry."
PDM, the official photography partner, Rogers Musanje stated: "We are happy to be part of this cultural moment and look forward to capturing timeless visuals that reflect the beauty and power of African creativity."
Fenon Events, the production partner, through Rodah Pakunzi, assured attendees of a groundbreaking experience: "Fenon is renowned for world-class production. This year, we are pushing boundaries to deliver a show that meets and exceeds global standards."
Joram Muzira, CEO of Joram Model Management, revealed a landmark milestone: "We are honored to partner with Women Management—Naomi Campbell's global agency—who will be on ground scouting models. This creates real pathways to international runways for Ugandan and African talent."
Designer Ras Kasozi shared his enthusiasm: "The ASFAs are a powerful platform for designers, and I cannot wait to share what we have created for this year's visionary theme."
Artists Karole Kasita, Warafiki, and Vinka, all present at the conference, promised once-in-a-lifetime, specially curated performances for the Honorary Gala.
Event Organisation
This year's event is being organised by Adris Digital Africa, the lead agency behind the event organisation, production, and strategic repositioning of the ASFAs. Speaking at the press conference, Solomon Muleyi, Creative Director of Adris Digital Africa, walked the press through the gala's refreshed direction:
What's changing at the ASFAs: a sharpened focus on celebrating African visionaries shaping the future of fashion, arts, and culture.
Why it matters: a renewed commitment to positioning African creativity as a global export.
How this edition pushes African fashion into a new era: elevated production, curated experiences, and a format designed to tell the African story with luxury, depth, and global relevance.
Solomon emphasized: "This year's Honorary Gala is not just an event—it is a reset. We are reimagining how African excellence is showcased and celebrated. The staging, the storytelling, the guest experience, the performances—everything is being curated at a cinematic, world-class level. Our goal is to set the pace for a bigger ASFAs calendar next year, one that positions Uganda as a creative capital on the continent."
About the 2025 ASFA Honorary Gala
The gala will feature:
Showcases from top African and international designers
A grand red-carpet experience
Electrifying performances from leading acts
The debut ASFA Half-Time Show
High-level networking with creatives, investors, innovators & global stakeholders
The ASFAs continue to champion African excellence and drive the continent's creative narrative onto the world stage.
