Abryanz
Abryanz | |
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 Abryanz in 2018 | |
| Born | Titus Brian Ahumuza 1 November 1990 Nsambya Hospital |
| Other name | Abryanz |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Education | Kyambogo University |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Fashion design |
Titus Brian Ahumuza (born 1 November 1990), commonly known as Abryanz, is a Ugandan fashion designer.[1][2] He is a celebrated fashion entrepreneur and the founder of the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFAs) in Uganda.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Abryanz was born in Masindi on 1 November 1990. He attended Asaba Primary School and Bugema Adventist Secondary School, and later graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work & Social Administration from Kyambogo University.[4][5]
Career
[edit]He began working at an early age during his senior six vacation as a cleaner and errands boy earning UGX 120,000 at Huawei Technologies.[6]
In 2009, he launched his own label, Abryanz Collection. His designs have been showcased in Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, and at Africa Fashion Week. He has also featured in various issues of prestigious Vogue magazines.[7]
In 2013, he introduced the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs), a continental fashion awards in Uganda aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements in the African fashion industry.[8][7][9]
Recognition
[edit]On 3 December 2025, Cîroc Vodka officially unveiled celebrated fashion entrepreneur and Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFAs) founder, Brian Ahumuza, popularly known as Abryanz, as its brand ambassador.[3] The announcement was made during a media event hosted by the ASFAs team, which also shared updates on the 2025 awards program, entertainment lineup, and audience expectations leading up to the ceremony.
In 2017, Abryanz was awarded as the Best Fashion Designer in Starqt Awards in South Africa, following his recognition as the CEPA Young Entrepreneur in 2016.[10][11][12][13] That same year (2016), he was featured as one of Africa's rising stars on CNN's African Voices.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "INTERVIEW: I Don't Mix Business with Bodily Pleasures-Fashion Designer Abryanz". August 16, 2018.
- 1 2 Haguma, Gloria. "Meet Brian Ahumuza, the proprietor of Abraynz Collection". Big Eye Ug. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- 1 2 Kazibwe, Kenneth (December 3, 2025). "Cîroc Names Abryanz as Brand Ambassador Ahead of ASFAs 2025". Nilepost News. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Brian Ahumuza: Passion drives top fashion stylist". The Independent. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ↑ "Brian Ahumuza; The Story Of A Well Dressed Little Fashion Dream". Young Achievers Awards. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ↑ Baddest, B. B. (2020-05-05). "Fashionista Abryanz reveals that his first salary was UGX 120K. Advises Youth to focus beyond just money". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- 1 2 Ruva, Roy. "From Village Boy To Top City Stylist. The Story Of Brian Ahumuza of Abryanz Collection". Chano8. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ↑ Baranga, Samson. "ASFAs celebrate African fashion". The Observer. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ↑ "Uganda: A Style Guru for Your Celebrities". October 18, 2012.
- ↑ Mercedes, J. L. (April 23, 2016). "PHOTOS: Abryanz emerges victorious at the CEPA Awards". Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ↑ "Full List of the winners at StarQT Awards 2016". September 15, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Brian Ahumuza Named Teeniez Hottest Celebrity Stylist Once Again". May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- ↑ Deborah, Amia Poni (May 14, 2018). "Abryanz Scoops Buzz Awards Three times in a Row". Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Abryanz features on CNN – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". January 15, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
External links
[edit]- 7 Days of the Fashion Industry with Brian Ahumuza: What is Fashion?
- Celebrity Biography: Fashionista Abryanz
- Top 10 Ugandan personalities that rocked 2017
- Abryanz to hold fashion summit
- Abryanz reveals fashion inspiration – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos
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