After careful consideration of all received and suggested nominations, we are proud to announce the official nominees for THE 3RD GAMBIA FASHION AWARDS 2025.
The Gambia Fashion Awards is here to stay — anyone can be nominated in the years to come, and we remain committed to celebrating talent across the entire fashion industry.
Good luck to all nominees! Our final judgement will also strongly consider every vote received, which will contribute to determining the winners for this year.
Head of Jury (Fashion Professional)
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
(WOMENSWEAER / MEANSWEAR)
This award recognises a designer whose designs over the last year have made the greatest impression on the fashion community.
NOMINEES
Kabz Fashion House by Kabba Jammeh
Aniq by Kinneh Mbengah
Kings Clothing
K Creation
Joofen Design
EMERGING DESIGNER OF TH YEAR
(WOMENSWEAER / MEANSWEAR)
Recognises a Menswear and Womenswear designer who is an exceptional and creative fashion designer with eye-catching and cutting-edge designs.
NOMINEES
Jaiya’s Makeover and Design
TEEMA
Lynzy’s Couture
ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
This award recognises an accessory designer whose creativity and craftsmanship have set new standards in fashion through exceptional pieces produced over the past year.
NOMINEES
PREO
Jaytee Gambia
She Made Store
Al Tafsir
BRAND OF THE YEAR
Honouring a fashion brand that has made a significant impact through innovation, quality, and a strong connection with its audience.
NOMINEES
CeeTee by Constance Oguzie
Smiling Coast
L Creation Fashion
AJ Creation & Fashion
MODEL OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
This award recognises a model whose outstanding talent, professionalism, and influence have made a remarkable impact on the fashion industry over the past year.
NOMINEES
Abenie Manneh
Grace N Gomez
Ramatoulie Mballow
Sally Bojang
Diolinda Kanyi
MODEL OF THE YEAR (MALE)
This award recognises a model whose outstanding talent, professionalism, and influence have made a remarkable impact on the fashion industry over the past year.
NOMINEES
Ebrima Jallow
Vincent Gomez
Ousman Ann
Flex
Seedy Colley
OUTSTANDING MODEL OF THE YEAR
(FEMALE / MALE)
Celebrating a model (male/female) whose confidence, charisma, and versatility have set new standards of excellence in Gambian fashion.
NOMINEES
Saikou
Isatou Sanneh
Omar Ann
Madinatou Njie
Jankey John
MAKE-UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a make-up artist whose creativity, technique, and artistry have enhanced beauty and defined trends within the fashion industry.
NOMINEES
Samera Sanneh by Samera Sanneh
Laffie’s Dream Beauty Bar
Elegance and Beauty
Joy’s Beauty Palace
Muny’s Beauty
HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Recognises a talented hair stylist whose work has defined style, creativity, and excellence throughout the year.
NOMINEES
Ida’s Beauty Studio
Touch Of Majeex
Cute Baby by Musa
Jerry Hair World
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
(FEMALE / MALE)
Recognises a photographer who specialises in fashion photography and has demonstrated creativity, skill, and artistic excellence over the past year.
NOMINEES
Elite Studio
Yunus Visuals
TBB Photography
Jay Photo Studio
FASHION EVENT OF THE YEAR
This award recognises an outstanding fashion event that showcased exceptional creativity, organisation, and impact, contributing to the growth and visibility of Gambian fashion
NOMINEES
Kids Fashion Show
Face Of UTG
Gambia International Fashion Week
Aniq Royalty Runaway Gala by Kinneh Mbengah
Miss Tourism Gambia
FASHIONABLE VISUAL OF THE YEAR
Recognises a music video, movie, advertisement, social media content, State and NGO production that has incorporated a great sense of fashion, creative wardrobe choices, great video quality and concept.
NOMINEES
Miss Jobizz - Keetuta
Sugar - Tinyaro
Dawda Hustle - Haleh Bi ft Attack
FASHIONABLE PUBLIC FIGURE OF THE YEAR
(FEMALE)
Honouring a public figure whose flawless sense of style shines through both in the public eye and in everyday life.
NOMINEES
Sophia Manku
Tida Jobe
Elleno Sanyang
Haja Gambia
FASHIONABLE PUBLIC FIGURE OF THE YEAR
(MALE)
Honouring a public figure whose flawless sense of style shines through both in the public eye and in everyday life.
NOMINEES
D Wizzy Susso
Tijan Sowe
Mams JF Colley
Ousman Joof
MOST STYLISH CELEBRITY OF THE YEAR
(FEMALE)
Recognises a celebrity whose effortless style and fashion choices continue to inspire, both on and off the red carpet.
NOMINEES
Awa Gambia
Tisha West
Lima Faal
MOST STYLISH CELEBRITY OF THE YEAR
(MALE)
Recognises a celebrity whose effortless style and fashion choices continue to inspire, both on and off the red carpet.
NOMINEES
Sugar
Reflex Tha Boy
Young Ebs
EMINENT ACHIEVEMENT
This award honours an individual whose remarkable achievements, leadership, and lasting influence have significantly shaped and advanced the Gambian fashion industry.
Gaye Njorro Skills Academy
RECOGNISED FASHION ICON
This award celebrates a distinguished individual whose personal style, influence, and contribution have made them a true icon within the Gambian fashion industry.
Abou Jabbie (Gambian Eboulie)
SPECIAL AWARD
This award recognises individuals who directly support the growth of Gambian fashion, as well as those whose work, leadership, or positive influence has a meaningful impact on society.
Ida Bidwell
Lamin Emid Nyang
Michael Issac
The Daily Dose Plus
Cess Ngom
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