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  • Jidenna falls in love with the Pearl of Africa as he enjoys her amazing tourist attraction features

    Jidenna falls in love with the Pearl of Africa as he enjoys her amazing tourist attraction features

    American music star Jidenna Theodore Mobisson better known as “Jidenna” spent more than one week in Uganda where he performed at the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFAs) and Blankets & Wine.  During his stay in Uganda, he got to chance to have a mini vacation in Murchison Falls National Park courtesy of Uganda Tourism Board and Talent Africa.
    Jidenna spent three days in Murchison Falls National Park which sits on the shores of Lake Albert, in northwest Uganda. This is where the River Nile explodes through a narrow 7m metre gorge and cascades down to become a placid river whose banks are thronged with hippos and crocodiles, waterbucks and buffaloes.
    The vegetation is characterised by savannah, riverine forest and woodland. Wildlife includes lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, oribis, Uganda kobs, chimpanzees and hundreds of bird species.
    Jidenna participated in numerous tourist activities including a game drive, bike safari, boat ride and a hike to the top of Murchison Falls. He was accommodated at the newly renovated Nile Safari Lodge. The stunning development is situated on the southern banks of River Nile surrounded by a papyrus forest. Nile Safari Lodge offers beautiful wooden chalets which are all uniquely located with amazing panoramic views of the national park along with the African wilderness.
    Jidenna states “The trip to Murchison Falls was magnificent and euphoric. I was in awe and struck by the power, force and finesse of the waterfall.  What I love about here was being surrounded by nature, water and greenery. I learned a lot about animals on this trip and realised they are just like people in many ways. Uganda will definitely be a country I visit again really soon.
    Aly Allibhai from Talent Africa states “It was a pleasure hosting Jidenna in the Pearl of Africa this last week, we got chance to show him Murchison Falls National Park and a different side Uganda that people in the western world are not aware of. Uganda is an amazing tourist destination and its celebrities like Jidenna who can help market our country to the rest of the world.
  • Photos: Jidenna gives fans Blankets and Wine classic

    Photos: Jidenna gives fans Blankets and Wine classic

    Lugogo; It was no ordinary concert for city party animals who turned up for December’s 24th edition of Blankets and Wine.

    It certainly couldn’t have been with the music festival headlined by American rapper, singer and songwriterJidenna in Lugogo on Sunday.

    The shift in venue from Lugogo Cricket Oval to the Indian Association Grounds did not sway fans away from the Tusker Malt–sponsored event.

    Instead, multitudes thronged the venue in high spirits, armed with their blankets, wine and of course clad in bold stylish outfits, with fans eager for the evening’s performances.

    Before the headlining act performed, artists like Evon, Shawn Maine, Apio Moro, Koojo and Allan Toniks kept the crowds entertained for the better part of the jam-packed Sunday Afro-music extravaganzaperforming songs infused with both Afro-soul andcontemporary urban music, not forgetting the DJs that kept revelers animated as the evening crept in.

    The fine-looking bearded stud would jump onto the stage a little after 10pm and wasted no time getting fans into the groove as he pulled off an energeticperformance with the highlight of the night being his earlier smash hits like “Classic Man” “Boomerang” “Little Bit More” and “Bambi’ that set the place ablazeas many echoed the lyrics in lively sing-song.

    “Jidenna is truly a music genius, one with unique sound and style who weaves his African roots into everything he does. Tonight’s acts kept it 100% real and we are more than delighted to have such anexciting line-up at our Afro-fusion music stage for this edition of Blankets and Wine,” said Cathy Twesigye, Tusker Malt Brand Manager.

  • Pictorial: Night of The Stars as the ASFAS mark seventh edition

    Pictorial: Night of The Stars as the ASFAS mark seventh edition

    Kampala: It was a night embossed with bold fashion statements as East Africa’s most celebrated fashion awards, Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (“The ASFAs”) marked their seventh edition.

    The country’s icons of style flocked the Kampala Serena Hotel to celebrate the latest episode in a journey defined by class and glamour, and boy did they, as expected, outdo themselves!


    C    lad in dazzling designs to match the theme night, aptly named The Stars, there was no shortage ofstardust on a red carpet brought to life by some of the city’s most fashion forward folk.


    From     Martha Kay to Pia Pounds it appeared the celebrities had chosen to celebrate the end of the year in signature style, a fitting tribute to the ethos of Ciroc, who for the third year running partnered with the ASFAs.

    From the elegant to the striking, every look was on offer, fashionistas spared no effort to look their best for one of the African continent’s most iconic fashion event. Yet on the conference hall staircase it was arguably Malaika’soutfit that stood out in redefining the theme while also making a glamorous fashion statement.

    Among the biggest winners on the night was Spice Diana who scooped ‘Stylish female celebrity of the year’ wearing a dazzling creation .


    Jidenna     received the icon Award from Uganda Breweries MD Alvin Mbugua and Asfas founder Brian Ahumuza. He was all praises for the world class show.


    “I’m from Brooklyn New York and I attended the New York Fashion Week, but this is better produced that many of the shows there,” he said.


    Oswald     Boateng, a world renowned designer of Ghanaian descent was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

    The highlight of the night was an electrifying performance by American rapper Jidenna who got the house on its feet with his hit tracks Bambi and Classic Man. And reminded all why the Ciroc–sponsored event is one of the most alluring andmost sought–after events of the year.

    “It’s been three years since we embarked on thisjourney with Abryanz Styles and Fashion Awards and we are delighted that with every edition the bar is raised higher on the aspiration for sophisticated elegance, which is what Ciroc is about,” said Annette Nakiyaga the Head of Luxury Portfolio at UBL.

    The 7th edition of the ASFAs evening was crowned off with a Ciroc After Party held at the industrial area–based night spot; Guvnor.

    Winners

    Female Stylish Artiste- Spice Diana

    Male Stylish Artiste- Fik Fameica

    Makeup Artist pf the year (Uganda) – Nahya Glam

    Makeup Artist of the Year (Uganda)- LavieMakeup

    Life Time Achievement – Ozwald Boateng

    Fashion Photographer (Uganda)- Walter Keys

    Stylish Video of the Year- Sunday by Slick Stuart Roja and Toniks

    Fashion Media Excellence – Gloria Haguma

    Female Fashionista of the year- Mwaj Ahmed

    Star Maker Award- Joram Muzira

    Fashion designer of the year- Abbas Kaijuka

    Fashion Designer of the year (Africa) – IfeanyiNwune

    Icon of the year- Jidenna

  • Jidenna promises to fire up fashion and music lover at ASFAs

    Jidenna promises to fire up fashion and music lover at ASFAs

    American superstar rapper and singer, Jidenna is in Kampala and will be headline act at 2019 Abryanz Fashion Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) this Friday.

    The singer is one of those stylish fashion forward artists you don’t get to see regularly but once you get a chance, you can’t regret.

    The flashy and fine-looking bearded stud is scheduled to perform at the ASFAs this Friday at Victoria Hall, Kampala Serena Hotel.

    The show is the seventh edition of the now famous globally Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs).

    While addressing the media during a press conference held at Serena Kigo, last evening, Jidenna promised fans an electrifying show which will bring both fashion and music lovers excitement.

    “I am very happy to be in this beautiful country, I will be performing at the ASFAs and I can’t wait to have you guys”,

    Jidenna, known for his fashion sense will be rocking British fashion icon Ozwald Boateng’s designs to the red carpet before entertaining the guests at “The Stars” themed ASFAs event. Watch the space!!!