Frank Osodi, Temple Muse, Okunoren Twins, Bimpe Onakoya & other tastemakers nominated for the 2011 SideView Style Awards

SideView Magazine has announced the nominees for its inaugural Style Awards. According to a statement released by the magazine, “(the) SideView Style Awards aims to recognise the most influential people in fashion, media and television consisting of new and established creatives in the industry, their contributions made to Nigerian fashion locally and on an international level. Celebrating the evolution of fashion in Africa by recognising those creatives who have re-defined African fashion through design, photography and magazine editorials.“

When asked why international nominees such as US First Lady Michelle Obama were chosen as nominees, the editor and founder of the magazine and awards, Dumebi Agbakoba-Ishaku expressed that “We (SideView) are an international magazine and have a readership around the world so we have tried to include influential people in fashion, media and TV. We are all influenced by different cultures, people and places.“

If you spot that any of your favorite style influencers are missing from the list, you can email – [email protected]

For more information, visit their website, http://sideviewmagazine.onsugar.com/

The event will take place on the 17th of December 2011. You can visit the awards website to find out more – http://awards.sideviewmagazine.com/

SideView Awards 2011 – Categories & Nominees

Style Influencers
Charly Boy (NG)
Arieta Mujay (UK)
Mai Atafo (NG)
Omowunmi Akinnifesi (NG)
Funke Fowler (NG)
Genevieve Nnaji (NG)
Femi Kuti (NG)
Okunoren Twins (NG)
D’banj (NG)
Ice Prince (NG)

Most Stylish Woman of the Year
Nike Oshinowo (NG)
Ifeoma Williams (NG)
Grace Egbagbe (NG)
Iman (US)
Michelle Obama (US)
Opral Benson (NG)
Eku Edewor (NG)
Genevieve Nnaji (NG)
Ezinne Chinkata (NG)
Ugoma Adegoke (NG)
Ene Maya Lawani (NG)
Elohor Aisien (NG)

SideView Style Awards for Creative Communicator of the Year
Fashion communication through photography, fashion writing, styling and PR
Arieta Mujay (UK) (S)
Sabrina Henry (UK) (S)
Beagsy Zielinski (US) (S)
Crystal Deroche (UK) (S)
Quela Renee (US) (S)
Shamayim (US) (P)
Jide Alakija (NG/UK) (P)
Uche Eze for BellaNaija.com (NG) (W)
Kelechi Amadi-Obi (NG)
Yetunde Taiwo (US) (PR)
Lilly Bussfeld (UK) (PR)
Omoyemi Akerele (NG) (S)
Edward Enniful (UK) (S)
Uduak Oduok (NG/US) (W)
Ade Okelarin (UK) (P)
Suby & Sinem (UK) (P)

Luxury Fashion Brand
Kosibah (UK)
Jewel by Lisa (NG)
Alexander Amosu (UK)
Ituen Basi (NG)
Adebayo Jones (UK)
Tiffany Amber (NG)
Deola Sagoe (NG)
Ade Bakare (UK)
Violet Hecksher (NG)
Frank Osodi (NG)

Luxury Retail Brand
Bola 3 (NG)
Temple Muse (NG)
Polo (NG)
Bevista (NG)
Leila Fowler (NG)

Musician of the Year
2face (NG)
P-Square (NG)
Nneka (EU/NG)
Asa (NG)
Naeto C (NG)
M.I (NG)
Wizkid (NG)
Ice Prince (NG)
Bez (NG)
9ce (NG)

Best Nigerian Designer
Okunoren Twins (NG)
Ituen Basi (NG)
Deola Sagoe (NG)
Violet Hecksher (NG)
Mai Atafo Inspired (NG)
LDA (NG)
Jewel by Lisa (NG)
Tiffany Amber (NG)
Zebra (NG)
Ere Dappa (NG)
KemKemStudio (NG)

Best International Designer
Kosibah (UK)
Samantha Cole (UK)
Ozwald Boateng (UK)
Ade Bakare (UK)
Adebayo Jones (UK)
Nkwo (UK)
Duro Olowu (UK)
Eki Orleans (UK)
Zed Eye (NG/UK)
Sika Designs (UK)

Best Makeup Artist
Bayo Haastrup (NG)
Lola Maja-Okojevoh (NG)
Sam Fine (US)
Valente Frazier (US)
Rocio Cordero (UK)
Bisi Essien (US)
Jay Manuel (US)
Becks Buki (UK)
Banke Meshida-Lawal (NG)
Yewande Peregrino (NG)
Becks Buki (UK)
Bimpe Onakoya (NG)

Next Young Designer
Maki O (NG)
Bunmi Koko (UK)
Bridget Awosika (US)
Ejiro Amos Tafiri (NG)
Tsemaye Binitie (UK)
House of Versatile Style (US)
Toju Foyeh (NG)
Babushka (NG)
Obsidian (NG)
Anita Quansah (UK)
Ohema Ohene (UK)
Christie Brown (GH)
Republic Of Foreigner (NG)

Best Accessory & Shoe Designer
Anita Quansah (UK)
Eva Sonaike (NG/UK)
Afua Dabanka (UK)
Aimas (NG)
Ene Maya Lawani (NG)

Best Actress
Sophie Okonedo (UK)
Stephanie Okereke (NG)
Omoni Oboli (NG)
Nadia Buari (GH)
Genevieve Nnaji (NG)
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (NG)
Matilda Obaseki (NG)
Nse Ikpe Etim (NG)

Best Actor
Chiewetel Ejiofor (UK)
Hakeem Kae-Kazim (UK)
Desmond Elliot (NG)
Gideon Okeke (NG)
Ramsey Nouah (NG)
Olu Jacobs (NG)

Outstanding Contribution to Fashion
Deola Sagoe (NG)
Violet Hecksher (NG)
Nduka Obiagbena for ThisDay Group (NG)
Ozwald Boateng (UK)
Tiffany Amber (NG)
Fati Asibelua (NG)

SideView Style Award for the Most Inspirational Woman
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (NG)
Chimamanda Adichie (NG)
Sarah Jubril (NG)
Asa (NG)
Michelle Obama (US)
Angelique Kidjo (BEN)
Oluchi Onweagba (NG/US)
Tyra Banks (US)
Weird MC (NG)
Mo Abudu (NG)
Oprah (US)
Joke SIlva (NG)

Breakthrough Talent
Recognises the outstanding talent of individuals working behind the camera, those individuals who have challenged the norm in fashion and media
Denrele Edun (NG)
Oreka Godis (NG)
Bolaji Kekere-Ekun (NG)
Eku Edewor (NG)
Yoanna Pepper Okwesa (NG)
Dimeji Alara (NG)
Terence Sambo (NG)
Adebayo Oke-Lawal (NG)
Kiki Kamunu (NG)
Yvonne Ekwere (NG)
Ifeanyi Dike Jr (NG)