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13 Most Beautiful African Celebrities Right Now

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Written by Teresa Mwangi

Beautiful African celebrities are the complete equation of glitz and glamour that the African entertainment industry exudes. These celebrities are well-endowed and make heads turn with every move they make. So beautiful are they that you would think their gorgeous looks are a bare minimum to be in the industry. Although this is not the case, nature has a way of drawing women to the industry.

Each corner of Africa has a gorgeous celebrity flying the regional flag. Thus, if you haven’t seen the beauty of Africa through its women, here are 10 charming African celebrities that you should know about.

Who are the Most Beautiful African Celebrities?

Below is a list of the gorgeous celebrities on the continent.

1. Daniella Okeke (Nigeria)

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Nigerian actress Daniella Okeke. Photo/Dainiella Okeke

Daniella Okeke is a famed Nigerian actress. She is a talented mind who has achieved so much since debuting in acting in 2007. However, her killer figure is worth talking about. Daniella draws so much attention in her shows as fans try to catch sight of her curvaceous body. Over and above, the 38-year-old lives a flashy life and is known for her huge taste for luxurious cars.

2. Grace Msalame (Kenya)

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Grace Msalame. Photo/Capital News

Call her the queen of the screen, and you will be aptly descriptive of Msalame. She is an outgoing Kenyan media personality and a mother of three. Her show on NTV Kenya ‘Unscripted’ was an amazing show where people shared their deepest stories unedited. Msalame earned a huge fan base not only for being one of the beautiful African celebrities but also due to her great interviewing skills and for allowing the downtrodden to speak. She is, however, a private person of the camera, only sharing her images – but never of her family.

3. Nozipho Zulu (South Africa)

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South African celebrity Nozipho Zulu. Photo/Nozipho ZUlu

The Zulu damsel is an Instagram model and an entrepreneur. She is without a doubt among the crème de la crème of beautiful African celebrities. Born in 1989, her elegance, style, and sense of fashion make her one of the most sought-after South African influencers. Nozipho holds four degrees from the University of Cape Town.

They are in Commerce, Applied Science, Finance, and Economics. She runs several businesses, majoring in skincare products, cosmetics, and hair products.

4. Juliet Ibrahim (Ghana)

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Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim. Photo/Nigerian Entertainment Today

In case you visit Ghana, you will realise how much of a beauty Juliet Ibrahim is. She is an actor and a producer who traces her roots to Lebanon. In fact, her singing in Lebanese will make you fall in love with African music. A-Listers Magazine once described her as the most beautiful woman in West Africa. Juliet is a popular figure in Ghanaian and Nigerian films.

5. Matilda ‘Hipsy’ (Ghana)

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Ghanaian celebrity Matilda Hipsy. Photo/Matilda

Matilda is curvy and a sensation in Ghana’s showbiz. People nicknamed her ‘hipsy’ to signify how beautiful a figure she has. She is a social media influencer.

6. Corazon Kwamboka (Kenya)

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Kenyan influencer Corazon Kwamboka. Photo/Corazon

The mother of two is a stylish lawyer, but many people know her for her gorgeous looks online. She got her two kids with flashy gym instructor, Frank JustGymIt, whom they separated, but co-parent happily.

7. Londie London (South Africa)

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South African influencer Londie London. Photo/The South African

Londie is a jack of all trades. She is an artist, a jewellery designer, and a businesswoman. But it’s her influencer gigs that she is famous for.  Her killer figure leaves Mzansi thrilled and appreciative that her daughters are worth a mention when it comes to beautiful African celebrities.

8. Biodun Okeowo (Nigeria)

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Biodun Okeowo. Photo/ Talk of Naija

Okeowo is popularly known as ‘omobutty’ due to her voluptuous behind. Nonetheless, the power actress is a fashionista whose dressing is stylish and charming by every measure.

9. Tolu Oniru (Nigeria)

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Tolu Oniru. Photo/She Leads In Africa

The sassy radio presenter is a business and mass communication graduate from the London Metropolitan University. Her midday show on The Beat is popular.

10. Zari Hassan (Uganda)

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Ugandan-born South African-based influencer Zari Hassan. Photo/Nation Media

Zari is phenomenal. She is the ex-wife of East African pop star Diamond Platnumz whom she had two kids. She currently resides in South Africa and runs several businesses that add to her entrepreneurship portfolio. Without a doubt, Zari is impressively gorgeous, and her sense of fashion is intriguingly fascinating. The mother of four looks younger than her quadragenarian status, and she is not about to stop taking care of her looks.

11. Tems (Nigeria)

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Nigerian artist Tems. Photo/Brand Icon Image

Temilade Openiyi, known by her stage name ‘Tems’, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. She was born on June 11, 1995. Her soulful voice and style, blending several genres made her famous not just in Nigeria but globally. Her feature on Wizkid’s blockbuster song “Essence” gave her a footing in the African and international showbiz. The two-time Grammy Awards winner has worked with big names from around the world, like Drake and Future. She is one of Africa’s most important music exports besides rocking the most beautiful African celebrities list.

12. Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr. Photo/Glamour UK

The Nigerian Afrobeats and R&B singer is a beauty to behold. She was born on June 14, 2002, in Cotonou, Benin. Her song “Rush” became a worldwide sensation and got her a Grammy nomination. Ayra is one of the most-streamed African artists of 2025. She is famous for her celestial flair and sassy fashion trends.

13. Tyla (South Africa)

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South African singer Tyla. Photo/Getty IMages

Tyla Laura Seethal is a South African pop and R&B star born on January 30, 2002. Her viral song “Water” released in 2023 made her famous globally. People love her unique mix of amapiano and pop, which she calls “Popiano.”

About the author

Teresa Mwangi

Teresa is a journalist with years of experience in creating web content. She is a wanderlust at heart, loves travelling and telling stories about tour and travel in Africa by every angle.

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