KFW Awards Nominees for 2019

The Katutura Fashion Week is envisioned to become the most influential fashion platform in Namibia. The platform has its own award ceremony which is a complement to the goals and objectives of the fashion week. KFW Awards aim is to recognize and award contributors in the Namibian fashion industry.

The KFW Awards will be presented on Saturday, 28 September 2019 under the theme “Uniting Cultures through Fashion and Bringing Fashion to the People.” The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the National Independence Memorial Museum Restaurant. The nominees for the first ever Katutura Fashion Week Awards are:

KFW Modelling Agency Of The Year:

Tuhafeni Modelling Academy
Jinel’s Models
Pageant Girls by Bobby K
Space Models
UH-Nell Models

KFW Child Model Of The Year:

Angelina Garises
Gabriela Nakandungileh
Hilma Mwadingi
Nadine Karuhumba
Tunaeliko Misha Moche

KFW Plus Size Model Of The Year:

Ally Tobias
Christina Swartbooi
Pandeni Mvula
Penelope Maunganidze
Saara Paulus

KFW Male Model To Look Out For:

Albert Moses
Divoli Uirab
Jafet David
Kennedy Amadhila
Matty Kambudu

KFW Female Model To Look Out For:

Aleta Muekefina
Michelle Mukuve
Mwale Mulenamaswe
Taylo Mannetti
Uatjiri Mbaisa

KFW Designer To Look Out For:

Adolf Shipeleleka
Lerato Gawases
Leone Shimuketa (Sirenga Streetwear)
Miles MeroroSelma
Shapwa (Kaselly Designs)

KFW Fashion Influencer Of The Year:

Lioness
Ndapandula Kashanu
Varaakuani Hambira
Wellem Kapenda
Zulu Gweri Vintage Collection

KFW Hair Stylist Of The Year:

Emma Shilongo (Emm’s Beauty Parlour)
Leah Gwinji (Hair & Nail Avenue)
Mirjam Noongoh
Taleni Ekandjo
(Nangula) Saima David

KFW Makeup Artist Of The Year:

Judith Mwinga (Miss Jey Arts)
Nancy Shafa (Prestige Beauty & Photography)
Nelli Shiwida (MUA ShiNe)
Renate Shikongo (Renate Art)
Suoma Katchuna (Touched by Suoma)

Stylist Of The Year:

Bobby Kanjoosa
Jeffrey Hiuii
Penehafo Vaeta
Ndapandula Kashanu
Zulu Gweri Vintage Collection

KFW Photographer Of The Year:

Claudio photography
Francis Photo Studio
Ino Photography
Paolography
Tuva Wolf

KFW Beauty Queen Of The Year:

Meriam Kaxuxwena
Minsozi Kompeli
Ndilyowike Haipinge
Rollinia Shahungu
Stephanie Tsuos

KFW Male Model Of The Year:

CJ Dumeni
Joel Kalipi
Mmoloki Samoka
Rowan Summers
Nande Ishuna

KFW Female Model Of The Year:

Chelsi Shikongo
Leena Shindondolo
Leena Shipwata
Prisca Anyolo
Virginia Beauty

KFW Designer Of The Year:

Immanuel Garoeb (House of Tsatago)
Maria Immanuel (Riaimma Designs)
Nicoleen Menjono (Damaged Designs)
Nikola Conradie (Nikola Conradie Fashions)
Sophy Nendongo (Roots Revived)

KFW Ambassador Of The Year and KFW Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominees will also be awarded at the ceremony. A public voting system which is open to the public will run until the 27th of September.