Ghana’s premier lifestyle brand, Glitz Africa presents the fifth edition of its successful and highly anticipated event, “Glitz Style Awards”.
The awards, slated for Saturday, the 14th of September, 2019, also seek to strengthen the growing fashion industry by establishing, developing and promoting international industry standards here in Ghana.
The event is an opportunity for the fashion industry to celebrate and promote the extraordinary creative talents in Ghana and across the African continent.
The nominees for the various categories of 2019 Glitz Style Awards are as follows;
1. Best Dressed Celebrity on the Red Carpet
• Zynnell Lydia Zuh
• Berla Mundi
• Selly Galley
• Elikem Kumordzie
2. Artiste of the Year
• KiDi
• Becca
• King Promise
• Stephanie Benson
3. Movie Personality of the Year
• Zynnell Lydia Zuh
• Nikki Samonas
• Mawuli Gavor
• Joselyn Dumas
4. Model of the Year
• Clinton Samuel
• David Lartey (Nii Pro)
• Maxwell Annoh
• Kermit Oduro
5. Red Carpet Designer of the Year
• Ezekiel Yartel (Yartel Gh)
• Elikem Kumordzie
• Quophi Akotuah
• Collins Obeng-Marnu (House of Paon)
6. Stylist of the Year
• Kelvin Vincent
• Eny Kludjeson (Stylennovator)
• Joshua Oppong (urtailorstailor)
• Bubune Worshie (Bvey)
7. Style Influencer of the Year (Africa)
• Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
• Juliet Olanipekun (Love from Julez)
• Veronica Odeka
• Sacha Okoh
8. African Designer of the Year
• Aisha Ayensu
• Tokyo James
• Sarah Diouf
• Loza Maleombho
9. Emerging Designer of the Year
Jerey Mensah
Kenneth Tetteh
Lauren Ama Bartels (Lauren Haute Couture)
Mohammed Larry Jafaru (Larry Jay)
Belinda Ofori (Turquoise Couture)
10. Social Media Style Influencer of the Year
• Lharley Lartey
• Debbie Beeko
• King Promise
• Fella Makafui
11. Fashion Blogger of the Year
• Ernest Donkor (Stylernest)
• Ramona McDermott (Amfashion)
• Debbie Beeko (Debbie Bjuku)
• Hamdiya Hamid (Mss Deee)
12. Fashion Photographer of the Year
• Ben Bond Obiri Asamoah (OAB Photography)
• Joseph Amoateng (Phloshop)
• Gilbert Asante
• Alfred Armah Boateng (Frozzen Second)
13. Indigenous Beauty Brand of the Year
• Hamamat African Beauty
• RnR Luxury
• Skin Gourmet
• FC Cosmetics
14. Designer of the Year
- Ezekiel Yartel (Yartel Gh)
- Ophelia Crossland
- Quophi Akotuah
- Chocolate by Kwaku Bediako
15. Makeup Artiste of the Year
- Martina Asante (Face Mechanic)
- Sandra Don-Arthur (Alexandrina)
- Nancy Ndem Kalu (Nancy Blaq)
- Hamidah Saafu (Shades and Brushes)
- Lawrencia Owusu (Lawrebabe)
16. Individual Style of the Year
• Kwesi Arthur
• Wiyaala
• Efya
• M.anifest
There will be two honourary awards: Business Executive of the Year andGlitz Africa Style Influencer of the Year.
To select the winners, the organizers approach over 200 members of the fashion industry to vote for the front runners of this year’s accolades. The voting guests mostly include industry players, journalists, fashion and entertainment bloggers, stylists, influencers and fashion icons. Just like the previous years, the general public will also have the chance to have their voices heard by voting for their favorites via social media i.e. Instagram and Facebook.
The vote breakdown is as follows:
Glitz Style Awards Board: 40%
Selected Voting Academy: 40%
Social Media: 20%
