Phupho Gumede Reacts to Bagging Another International Award
Phupho Gumede Wins An International Award. And just like that he bags yet another international award. For the third year in a row, Phupho Gumede has won the Fashion Stylist of the Year at the 2024 African Choice Awards.
We can’t think of anyone who deserves it more than Phupho. He has dressed top celebrities such as Bonang Matheba, Sithelo shozi and his sister Ayanada Ncwane. The multi-award winning celebrity stylist is over the moon, for this recognition. Phupho thanked God, the organizers an everyone who believes in his dreams.
“Africa…Thank you for crowning me the best in the continent for the 3rd time in a row-A city built on a hill that could never be hidden. Mat 5:14
“Thank you to the Almighty God.Thank you to my late mom for giving birth to an icon and instilling the spirit of excellence in me.Thank you @africachoiceawards for this honor .Thank you to everyone who has believed in me, and the ones who don’t, you both equally fuel my drive.Thank you to all the designers who are a call away and willing to work with me across Africa.Thank you to my muses who always listen to my crazy ideas and go with them.Thank you to all my clients for coming back for seconds and thirds.Thank you to my fellow stylists, for working so damn hard to make this industry recognisable in the first place.Thank you to my glam team, my management, my family and my friends-I can’t do this without your support on nights that I cry myself to sleep because of this calling❤️🥹,” Phupho said.
Phupho also thanked himself for the win. He acknowledges the heart, sweat and tears he put in, in perfecting his craft. “Still every team’s the number 1 pick in the draft! The late nights, early morning and constant breakdowns are worth it🥹uKhimu uKhimu,” he added.
Other South Africans who won awards are Sarah Ibeabuchi, for the Female Young Entrepreneur of the Yea4r award. Precious Xaba won the Makeup Artist of the Year Award and Multiple Hair won Hairstyle of the Year.
Africa Choice Awards is Africa’s most prestigious celebration of entertainment and TV talent behind and in front of the cameras. The Africa Choice Awards also represent the significant investment made by Vergeria Life Magazine as a show of its commitment to the development of skills and talent on the continent.
