Winners 2022
Outstanding Achievement Award
Mohamed Benchellal is a Dutch-Moroccan fashion designer, coutrier, and founder of the womenswear label; Benchellal. His work is characterized by voluminous silhouettes and sculptural cuts. Playing with the concept of complementary opposites, his designs are both classical and contemporary, whimsical yet precise, lavish yet monochrome and glamorous yet sustainable.
Mohamed Benchellal was born in the Netherlands to Moroccan parents; who immigrated to the Netherlands in the late sixties. His fascination with fashion began at a young age, as he was often
surrounded by fabric and the sounds of industrial sewing machines, within the textile workplace of his grandparent’s home. His upbringing instilled a hard-working do-it-yourself approach to life. He soon began experimenting himself, taking apart his clothes and reconstructing them into new creations.
Distinguished Recognition for Contribution to African Fashion
Accessory Designer of the Year
Nominees
Knots UK
Matthew Eluwande
Yaa Yaa London
Imranibrahim Couture
Menswear Designer of the Year
Nominees
No Tribe Clothing
Kabiru Abu
Anthonys London
Anderson Rodrigue
Womenswear Designer of the Year
Nominees
kiwi & Yam
Peul H Vagabond
Ohema Ohene
The House Of RG
Makeup Artist of the Year
Nominees
Painted By Porsh
Adamma Kenneth Beauty
Jacquina Mamua
Lizzie Slayss
Bespoke/Custom Tailor of the Year
Nominees
A.T.K Fashion House
Tehilah fashion house
Elidys Couture
101 clothing brand
Fashion Photographer of the Year
Nominees
Amanda Akhokia
Shae Shepherd Photography
Adama Jalloh
Official Gracie
Bridal Designer of the Year
Nominees
Ornate Bridal
House Of Eliora
Naomi Deru
Felisiti Greis
Model of the Year
Nominees
Anyielpiok
Richard Awuni Sakora
Aminata Dabo
Henriqueta Helena Pedro Mendes