ASFAs Honorary Gala 2025 Dazzles Kampala with Red Carpet Glamour and a Powerful Tribute to African Visionaries
Dec 20, 2025
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ASFAs Honorary Gala 2025 Dazzles Kampala with Red Carpet Glamour and a Powerful Tribute to African Visionaries
Kampala, Uganda — 19th December 2025:
The Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFAs) today delivered a breathtaking Honorary Gala at the Kampala Serena Hotel, transforming the city into the epicenter of African fashion, arts, and culture. Held under the theme “A Tribute to African Visionaries Shaping the Future of African Fashion, Arts & Culture,” the gala brought together designers, performers, industry leaders, and style icons for an unforgettable night of excellence.
The evening kicked off with electrifying red carpet action, as celebrities, designers, influencers, and industry tastemakers arrived in show-stopping looks that set social media ablaze and signaled the start of a truly iconic night. From bold couture statements to timeless elegance, the red carpet delivered countless wow moments, capturing the spirit of African luxury and creativity.
Inside the ballroom, the ASFAs Honorary Gala raised the bar with world-class production (as championed by Fenon Events;) immersive storytelling, and an atmosphere of pure glamour, reaffirming its position as Africa’s premier fashion and culture event.
A historic highlight of the night was the debut of the first-ever ASFA Half-Time Show — a fully staged musical spectacle that fused international and local performances into a cinematic experience, earning standing ovations and elevating the gala to global entertainment standards.
Electrifying Performances & Runway Excellence
Guests were treated to unforgettable performances from Elijah Kitaka, Kevin Kade, Tyra, Rickman, Karole Kasita, Vinka, and Warafiki, each delivering specially curated sets that lit up the night and kept the audience on their feet.
On the runway, Africa’s finest designers — Ras Kasozi, David Tlale, Sheba Kasami of SKP, and Brian Ahumuza (Abryanz) — unveiled bold collections that blended heritage, innovation, and contemporary luxury. A defining moment of the evening was Brian Ahumuza’s first-ever runway collection, marking a powerful milestone for the ASFAs founder and drawing resounding applause from the audience.
Every showcase was met with admiration, as designers delivered show-stopping moments that reflected Africa’s creative future.
Honoring Africa’s Fashion & Cultural Visionaries
A central highlight of the gala was the presentation of the ASFAs Honorary Awards, recognizing individuals whose impact has shaped fashion, culture, media, and social change across Uganda and Africa. The 2025 honoraries awarded tonight were:
Decade of Excellence in Fashion Media Award — Kalungi Kabuye
Business Maverick of the Year Award — Brenda Bweyinda
Positive Change (Social Impact in Fashion) Award — Hannah Karema
Most Stylish Male Artist of the Year (Uganda) — Elijah Kitaka
Most Stylish Male Artist of the Year (Africa) — Diamond Platnumz
Decade of Style Excellence Award Female (Uganda) — Maureen Nantume
Decade of Style Excellence Award Female (Africa) — Tiwa Savage
Fashion Educator & Mentor Award (Uganda) — Brenda Nanyonjo
Fashion Educator & Mentor Award (Africa) — Luis Munana
Female Fashion Enthusiast of the Year (Uganda) — Prim Asiimwe
Female Fashion Enthusiast of the Year (Africa) — Didi Stone
Fashion Influencer Award — Lucy Bunyenyezi
Fashion Icon Award — Nana Akua
Male Fashion Enthusiast of the Year (Uganda) — Juan Nsabiye
Male Fashion Enthusiast of the Year (Africa) — Swanky Jerry
Lifetime Achievement Award — Aly Allibhai
Most Influential Woman in Fashion (Uganda) — Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda
Most Influential Woman in Fashion (Africa) — Omoyemi Akerele
NRG Music & Fashion Award — Sheebah Karungi
Each award presentation was met with heartfelt applause, celebrating legacies, impact, and the trailblazers shaping Africa’s creative industries.
Partners Powering an Iconic Night
The success of the gala was driven by strong partnerships that brought the ASFAs vision to life:
Ciroc, the flagship sponsor, reaffirmed its commitment to luxury and creativity, celebrating its partnership with ASFAs and the reappointment of Brian Ahumuza as Ciroc Ambassador.
NRG Radio, the official music partner, infused the night with its signature energy and youth culture.
Kampala Serena Hotel, the host venue, once again provided a world-class setting for Africa’s finest creatives.
PDM, the official photography partner, captured timeless red carpet and on-stage moments.
Fenon Events, the production partner, delivered spectacular staging, lighting, and sound that transformed the ballroom into a global fashion arena.
Joram Model Management, in partnership with Women Management — Naomi Campbell’s global agency, marked a landmark moment as international scouts were on ground, opening doors for African models to global runways.
A Reimagined ASFAs Experience
The 2025 ASFAs Honorary Gala was organised by Adris Digital Africa, the lead agency behind the event’s strategic repositioning. Reflecting on the night’s success, Solomon Muleyi, Creative Director of Adris Digital Africa, said:
“Tonight is more than a celebration — it is a reset. We are reimagining how African excellence is showcased to the world. From the red carpet to the runway, from the performances to the storytelling, everything has been curated at a cinematic, world-class level. This edition sets the pace for a bigger ASFAs calendar and positions Uganda as a true creative capital of Africa.”
A Night to Remember
With dazzling red carpet fashion, groundbreaking performances, visionary runway showcases, and powerful honorary recognitions, the 2025 ASFAs Honorary Gala stood as a defining moment for African fashion and culture — a night of glamour, impact, and pride that will be remembered for years to come.
About the ASFAs Honorary Gala 2025
The ASFAs Honorary Gala is a premier celebration recognizing African visionaries in fashion, arts, and culture. The 2025 edition featured top African and international designers, electrifying musical performances, world-class production, and strategic partnerships, all curated to tell the African story with depth, luxury, and global relevance.
