We can reliably confirm that the first ever Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards Fashionprenuer Summit set to hold next Saturday 27th October at Naguru Skyz Hotel, has sold out. “It’s going to be so hard, or impossible for you to land a seat going forward,” a source close to the team has shared with us.
The first of its kind in Uganda, this one-day event is poised to focus on the role of fashion, and the creative industry in shaping the future of our economy. Owing to the increasing number of small fashion start-ups, attendees will receive expert tips and insights on how to; monetize their projects, seek funding, market their brands, manage finances and lots more.
“The fashion industry in Africa has immense possibilities. However, to unlock all this potential, we need our youth to be empowered with at least some basic business skills to earn from their creative projects, “ said Brian Ahumuza, proprietor and founder of the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards.
The summit will feature a panel of key note speaker from sectors such as banking, marketing, digital, tech and fashion design. Among them will be David Tlale, one of South Africa’s top fashion designers who is a wealth of both business and creative knowledge. His eponymous brand is available in stores across the world, and has outfitted stars such as Tina Knowles, Bonag Matheba, Florence Kasumba and more.
Another notable speaker will be Santa Anzo, a renowned Ugandan fashion designer who has managed to grow her fashion house ‘Arapapa by Santa Anzo’ into a globally respected brand. She will be sharing her journey of trials and triumphs, plus expert tips on how to sustain a fashion brand in Uganda.
“We’ve brought together experts who are excited to share their knowledge and practical skills on how to turn creative projects into income-generating businesses,” Ahumuza shared. Other speakers include; Flavia Tumusiime, a celebrated media personality, Monalisa Umutoni, a makeup artist, Bernard Mukasa, a seasoned lawyer and more.
The summit is one of the pre-event activities organised in line with the theme of this year’s event ‘Fashion is power’. The annual event is using its influence to shine a spotlight on the immense possibilities of fashion in transforming livelihoods and turning Africa’s economy around.
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