'Being nominated on platform that launched me is amazing - Sheba Kassami

Over the years, the designer, through her brand SKP Clothing brand, has gone on to establish her presence on the Ugandan fashion scene, and testament to that, has received her first-ever award nomination in this year’s ASFA Awards, under the designer of the year category (Uganda).

The designer will also be a part of the designers slated to showcase at this year’s edition of the awards.

“This is a true honor for myself and the entire team SKP Clothing Line brand. It has been remarkable journey from 6 years ago when I was discovered and to be nominated on this same platform that launched me is humbling. Congratulations to all the designers in the category and I believe that regardless of who wins, we are all winners, and this is a step further in building our industry,” Sheebah explained.

The Uganda designer is also part of a line-up of designers including David Tlale, and Mai Atafo that will be showcasing at the event slated for Friday, 16th December, 2022 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

“I know all the designers are amazing, but I am personally looking forward to seeing Nigerian Designer, Mai Atafo’s collection. If you are familiar with the brand, then you know nothing spells classic like a Mai Atafo creation. It’s the finesse, the style, the hues selected that make his pieces statement,” she noted.

Besides fashion, Sheba has been a high-profile character who is also known as a socialite, lawyer and an ex-lover of infamous businessman Jack Pemba.