The 2023 Upendo fashion explosion awards went down on 7th January 2023. It was an adrenaline-filled experience with touches of pomp and color.
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Who Attended Upendo Fashion Explosion 2023?
The show had several participants, especially designers who showed up to showcase their work. Among the designers included Emmy Awech(Uganda), Keem Ntunga (Uganda), Joyce child (Zambia), Kasikana (Tanzania), Romy Jay (Tanzania), Kanyali (Tanzania), Neah Fashion (Tanzania), and Kikies Closet (Uganda).
What Is The Upendo Fashion Explosion?
Upendo fashion explosion is an annual fashion charity event organized by Eiffel Models Uganda. The serial event started in 2019 spearheaded by Eiffel Models Ug Management with the aim of giving back to society. The first show(2019) attracted only local designers as well as the 2nd edition of 2020. Not long later, Upendo Fashion Explosion started attracting designers and models from other African countries. These among others include Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda in its 3rd edition.
History Of Upendo Fashion Awards
Upendo is a Swahili word meaning ‘Love’, Upendo Fashion Explosion was designed as a charity show that aims to give back with love and this will be held every year to reward people in the fashion industry.
Dates Of Previous Editions
1st Edition – (22nd December 2019)
2nd Edition – (25th December 2020)
3rd Edition – (8th January 2022)
4th Edition – (7th January 2023)
List Of Winners At Upendo Awards 2023
1. East African Female Celebrity Designer Of The Year – Kasikana (Tanzania)
2. East African Male Celebrity Designer Of The Year (Oj collection) Uganda
3. East African Male Designer Of The Year (Keem Ntunga) Uganda
4. East African Female Designer Of The Year (Kanyali Fabrics) Uganda
5. East African Innovative Designer Of The Year (Sam Trendaz)
6. East African Male Inspiring Designer Of The Year (shan A fashion)
7. East African Designer Of The Year (Joyce Chilando ) Zambia
8. East African Male Model Of The Year (Ngabo Fred) Rwanda
9. East African Model Of The Year (Jane Mukisa) Uganda
10. East African inspiring Model Of The Year (Fabrice ) Rwanda
11. East African female Model Of The Year (Mariam Isack) Tanzania
12. East African influential Model Of The Year (Janan Calvin) Uganda
13. East African influential kid Model Of The Year (Eleanora ) Uganda
14. East African inspiring kid Model Of The Year (Shukran) Uganda
15. East African kid Model Of The Year (Mariam Wengi) Uganda
16. East African best dressed Male Actor Of The Year (Allan Kutos) Uganda
When will the next Edition Happen?
According to Frank, the next edition of the Upendo Fashion Awards will take place on 16th December 2023.
