AFRICA’S FINEST: 26 MOST BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN WOMEN

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power is in vain to resist.

Beauty, they say, is everywhere, but today, let’s look at African women: dark, melanin-rich skinned maidens with gorgeous hair and smiles that will leave you saying, “Wow”.

From the movie industry to modelling, music, art and almost every other field, African women are doing what they do best: standing out.

We have put together what we believe to be a list of some of Africa’s most beautiful women in 2022. Stick with us as we show you beauty from Africa.

1. Zozibini Tunzi

• Date of Birth: 18th September, 1993
• Place of Birth: South Africa
• Height: 5’10
• Profession: Model

Zozibini Tunzi, popularly known as Zozi Tunzi, is a South African model, actress, and previous Miss Universe winner (2019). She was born on September 18, 1993. Tunzi previously held the title of Miss South Africa 2019. She is the first black woman to win the title since Angolan Leila Lopes was named Miss Universe 2011 and the third winner from South Africa.

2 Jawahir Ahmed

• Year of Birth: 1991
• Place of Birth: USA
• Height: 5’8
• Profession: Model

Ahmed was born in 1991 in Logan, Utah to Somali parents. Her family had moved to the United States earlier that year as the civil war in Somalia began. In 2013, she represented Somalia in the Miss Africa Utah pageant, which she wound up winning. She again served as Miss Somalia in the 2013 Miss United Nations USA pageant.

3. Atong Demach

• Date of Birth: 16th June, 1998
• Place of Birth: South Sudan
• Height: 5’10
• Profession: Model

Atong Demach is a South Sudanese businesswoman and beauty queen. She won the Miss World South Sudan 2011 title and was later crowned as Miss World Africa and Miss World Top 7 in Ordos, China. She is the first representative of South Sudan to Miss World and the first to win the title of Miss World Africa.

4. Lupita Nyongo’o

• Date of Birth: 1st March,1983
• Place of Birth: Mexico
• Height: 5’5
• Profession: Actress

 She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. She is well known for having striking features that stick out in a crowd. 2014 saw her crowned “The Most Beautiful Woman” by People’s Magazine.

5. Adaora Akubilo

• Year of Birth: 1987
• Place of Birth: Nigeria
• Height: 5’11
• Profession: Model

In 2007, Akubilo appeared on NBC as one of the 12 finalists in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search. She has also been included in the 2012 and 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions and is one of the fittest models in the world.

6. Nyasha Matonhodze

• Date of Birth: 31st July, 1995
• Place of Birth: Zimbabwe
• Height: 5’11
• Profession: Model

She was ranked on models.com’s “Top 50 Models” list in 2011 and has been on the cover of Love magazine. At age 16, she appeared in a Louis Vuitton campaign, photographed by Steven Meisel.

7. Kandyse McClure

• Date of Birth: 22nd March, 1980
• Place of Birth: South Africa
• Height: 5’0
• Profession: Actress

Kandyse McClure, is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles as Anastasia Dualla in the SyFy series Battlestar Galactica and as Dr. Clementine Chasseur in the Netflix series Hemlock Grove.

8. Yemi Alade

• Date of Birth: 13th March, 1989
• Place of Birth: Nigeria
• Profession: Musician

Alade released her debut album King of Queens on 2 October 2014, and the album produced her most successful single Johnny and other singles like “Kissing”, “Tangerine” and “Taking Over Me” featuring Phyno. The album was nominated for Album of the year at the 2015 Nigerian Entertainment Awards and the 2015 Headies Awards.

10. Genevieve Nnaji

• Date of Birth: 3rd May, 1979
• Place of Birth: Nigeria
• Height: 5’5
• Profession: Actress, Model and Singer

She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contributions to Nollywood. Her directorial debut movie, Lionheart, is the first Netflix film from Nigeria and the first Nigerian submission for the Oscars.

11. Lorraine Van Wyk

• Date of Birth: 24th September, 1981
• Place of Birth: South Africa
• Height: 5’9
• Profession: Model and social media personality

12. Nadia Buari

• Date of Birth: 21st November, 1982
• Place of Birth: Ghana
• Profession: Actress

The Africa Movie Academy has nominated Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari twice for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

13. Isha Sesay

• Date of Birth: 6th January, 1976
• Place of Birth: France
• Height: 5’8
• Profession: Journalist

This smart, strikingly attractive woman has been an anchor for CNN for a long time. She is a well-known media figure with strong ideas on crucial issues including racial and gender equality.

14. Nonhle Thema

• Date of Birth: 15th October, 1981
• Place of Birth: South Africa
• Height: 5’9
• Profession: Actress and TV presenter

Nonhle got her start in 2013, featuring in the following shows: Soapie Zalabaza, Mzsani Magic, and Mzsani Wethu. She has been in showbiz for quite some time and has made her mark in the TV world as a star.

15. Thandie Newton

• Date of Birth: 6th November, 1972
• Place of Birth: Zambia
• Height: 5’6
• Profession: Actress

Thandie Newton is well-known for her roles in classic movies like Solo: A Star Wars Story and Mission: Impossible 2. She is well known for having a talent for acting.

16.  Leila Lopes

• Date of Birth: 26th February, 1986
• Place of Birth: Angola
• Height: 5’10
• profession: Actress

She is well known for her extraordinary beauty. By winning the titles of Miss Angola UK 2010, Miss Angola 2010, and Miss Universe 2011, Leila has established herself in the modeling industry.

17. Honorine Uwera

• Date of Birth: 30th July, 1990
• Place of Birth: Rwanda
• Height: 5’10
• Profession: Model

She started modeling at the young age of 16. She participated in the Roca Wear Spring 2005 ad alongside renowned model Naomi Campbell.

18. Miriam Chemmoss

• Year of Birth: 1977
• Place of Birth: Kenya
• Height: 5’4
• Profession: Musician and artist

East African performing artist Miriam is incredibly gifted. She participated extensively in theater and music programs while growing up in Kenya and Tanzania. R&B and hip-hop are expertly merged in Miriam’s songs.

19. Joelle Kayembe

• Date of Birth: 31st May, 1983
• Place of Birth: Congo
• Height: 5’9
• Profession: Actress and model

The 2013 movie Zulu gave Joelle her biggest break, and she played Zina. At the tender age of 19, she began her acting career.

20. Dillish Mathews

• Date of Birth: 16th September, 1990
• Place of Birth: Namibia
• Height: 6’1
• Profession: Actress and model

Dillish Mathews gained notoriety for taking part in the reality television program Big Brother. She has loved learning since she was seven years old and is currently a psychology student.

21. Ella Thomas

• Year of Birth: 1981
• Place of Birth: Eritrea
• Height: 5’10
• Profession: Actress, model and producer

Ella Thomas immigrated to Germany when she was quite young. In Surrogates, she appeared in her first Hollywood movie alongside Bruce Willis.

22. Megalyn Echikunwoke

• Date of Birth: 28th May, 1983
• Place of Birth: Washington
• Height: 5’7
• Profession: Actress

Megalyn Echikunwoke is of American and Nigerian origin, however she was born in the US. She is African royalty as a result of her grandfather’s status as a well-known tribal chief in Nigeria.

23. Michelle Van Der Water

• Year of Birth: 1978
• Place of Birth: South Africa
• Height: 5’6
• Profession: Actress

Although she was raised in Australia, Michelle Van Der Water was born in South Africa. After that, Michelle relocated to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. 2009 saw her appear on NCIS: Los Angeles.

24. Ajuma Nasanyana

• Date of Birth: 16th August, 1984
• Place of Birth: Kenya
• Height: 5’10
• Profession: Model

At a very young age, Ajuma Nasanyana became interested in the modeling industry. She was fortunate in that her body type was ideal. In 2003, she took part in the Miss Kenya Tourism competition. She took first place and was named Miss Nairobi.

25. Fatima Siad

• Date of Birth: 17th December, 1986
• Place of Birth: Somalia
• Height: 5’8
• Profession: Model

Fatima Siad comes from a modest background. Since she was a little child, she had a fascination for modeling. She is presently represented by IMG Models in Milan, Paris, and New York.

25. Helen Getachew

• Date of Birth: 13th January, 1990
• Place of Birth: Ethiopia
• Height: 5’9
• Profession: Model

The personification of beauty, grace, and wisdom is Helen Getachew. She was crowned Ethiopia’s Queen in 2012 and is regarded as one of the country’s most attractive women.

26. Jackie Appiah

• Date of Birth: 5th December, 1983
• Place of Birth: Ghana
• Profession: Actress

The allure of Jackie Appiah’s beauty is undeniable. She has received a lot of praise for her acting abilities. The Best Actress in a Leading Role prize was won by Jackie at the 2007 Africa Movie Academy Awards.

African women are incredibly beautiful. It’s no surprise that some of these women are among the most attractive in the world given their stunning dark skin, lovely facial features, and ferociously wild tresses.

Editor The Vocal Ghanaian

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