The most beautiful African musicians complete the entertainment puzzle. Admittedly, great looks are as good as good music. While beauty is subjective, it brings an irresistible charm to Africa’s music industry. It’s a global phenomenon pushing the African showbiz industry to new levels each year. See Africa Today closely examines some of the gorgeous, African female entertainers running the show in and out of the continent.
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Who are the Most Beautiful African Musicians?
Here is a list of the most adorable female artists in Africa.
1. Tyla
South African singer Tyla. Photo/Getty IMages
Tyla is a South African artist nicknamed the Popiano Queen due to the amapiano and pop sounds fusion in her music. She stole the show at the 2024 Met Gala with a never-seen-before sand dress. The 22-year-old Water hitmaker made history by becoming the youngest artist to win a Grammy Award besides being among the most beautiful African musicians.
2. Nandy
She calls herself the African Princess. True to it, Nandy is a beauty to behold. She has inspired many female artists with her miraculous breakthrough in Tanzania’s music industry.
3. Zuchu
Born Zuhura Othman Soud, Zuchu is now a big name in Tanzania and East Africa. Her music speaks to the heart and soul. The Wasafi Label-signed artist has a unique musical flavour from her fusion of Bongo Flava sounds with Traditional Tanzanian sounds.
4. Nomcebo Zikode
Nomcebo Zikode, 39, was a backup singer until 2020 when her appearance on global hit Jerusalema pushed her to a new musical chapter. Photo/Nomcebo Zikode/Facebook
Nomcebo Zikode, 39, was a backup singer until 2020 when her appearance on global hit Jerusalema pushed her to a new musical chapter. She defied all odds to book a place on the list of the most beautiful African musicians with her debut album Xola Moya Wam in 2022.
5. Ayra Starr
Twenty-two-year-old Ayra Starr defines talent and beauty. The Rush and Comma singer has a special place in the hearts of Afropop and Afrobeats lovers. Her top charting debut single Away placed her Billboard Top Charts.
6. Simi
Simi is a mother of one and a wife to fellow Naija artist Adenkule Gold. Her hit single Jericho paints a clear image of raw Yoruba musical gift.
7. Yemi Alade
Alade is a major piece of the puzzle in this discourse of the most beautiful African musicians. Yemi is a multi-genre Nigerian artist. Her music features Highlife, Afrobeats, Dancehall and RnB. Further, her multi-lingual gift adds on to her sassy looks. The Johnny singer speaks the following seven languages:
- Swahili
- Pidgin
- Portuguese
- Yoruba
- French
- Igbo
- English
8. Tems
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer Tems is a musical gem with a unique voice and Afrocentric look complementing her natural beauty. Her chic African fashion sense has made her a darling of the people.
9. Boity Thulo
Wuz That hitmaker has a reputation for her stylish looks with her bold, head-turning African print designs. Boity is that South African artist who always dons a chic look.
10. Sho Madjozi
Isn’t South African artist Sho Madjozi an interesting artist in all dimensions? Musically, among the most beautiful African musicians and otherwise? Her musical prowess is partly due to her multi-linguist nature with fine grasp in these eight languages.
- Tsonga
- English
- Zulu
- Swahili
- French
- Tshivenda
- Sepedi
- Sipitori
11. Gigi Lamayne
Gigi Lamayne is a South African rapper popular for her positive-themed music calling for resilience, empowerment and determination in life. She has four albums out so far all of which she stuns with her natural looks.
12. Sheebah Karungi
Ugandan singer Sheebah Karungi has elegance written all over her. Sheebah wears many hearts including that of an actress. You remember the famous 2016 film titled Queen of Katwe which Lupita Nyong’o featured? She played ‘Shakira’ in this film, a character that money loved due to her stunning roots and more.
13. Spice Diana
Award-winning Ugandan artist Spice Diana reflects the power of determination in life. As sassy as she looks, she recalls a tough life being brought up by a single mother as her motivation in life.
14. MzVee
Ghanaian artist MzVee is naturally charming. Born Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda; she tells amazing stories of African wear with her stylish outfits. The Ghana Music Awards winner says that African attire brings out her African beauty and she wouldn’t exchange it for anything.
15. Gyakie
At 23, Ghanaian afro-fusion and R&B artist Gyakie tops the most beautiful African musicians list. Her rich musical background pushed her to showbiz as a young adult who fans adore for her fashion discipline. Gyakie dislike raunchy fashion trends. She believes every female artist has a chance of making it big even with modest dressing.
16. Wendy Shay
Wendy Shay is a German-trained nurse turned Ghanaian Afropop and Afrobeats artist. The Survivor singer often flaunts her curvaceous body during music concerts home and away.
17. Avril Nyambura
Avril Nyambura, a Kenyan singer. Photo by Avril/IG
Nyambura, popularly known as Avril, is a beautiful singer who has been in the music industry for over a decade. She started her music career in high school and has produced great songs that endeared her to many fans. Her beauty and talent have seen her share stages with some of the biggest international acts.
18. Victoria Kimani
Victoria Kimani is another beautiful Kenyan singer who has been in the music industry for a while now. She is signed under Chocolate City, a Nigerian music label. Victoria is not only beautiful but also talented. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Papa Wemba, Akon, and J Martins.
19. Juliana Kanyomozi
Veteran Ugandan artist Juliana Kanyamozi. Photo/Juliana/IG
Juliana Kanyomozi is a beautiful Ugandan singer who has been in the music industry for over two decades now. She started her music career while still in high school and has produced some of the biggest hits in Uganda. Juliana is also a talented songwriter and has written songs for some of the biggest artists in Uganda.
20. Salma Sky
Sky is also one of the most beautiful African musicians. She is a Zambian singer who has been in the music industry for over a decade. She started her music career while still in high school and has produced some of the biggest hits in Zimbabwe. Sky is also a talented songwriter and has written songs for some of the biggest artists in Zambia.
21. Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage. Photo/NotJustOk
Tiwa Savage is among the most beautiful African musicians. She has been in the music industry for over a decade now. She started her music career while still in high school and pursued this dream later in life. Tiwa is among the most sought-after Naija artists for collaborations. Some of her biggest collabos include No Wahala, Stamina, Eminado, Woju, Who’s Your Guy among others.
22. Lira
Lira is gorgeous in every description. She is a South African singer who has been in the music industry for over two decades now. She started her music career while still in high school and followed through with her musical dream.
23. Irene Ntale
Irene Ntale is a Ugandan singer who has been in the music industry for over four years now. She started her music career while still in high school and has produced some of the biggest hits in Uganda such as Gyobera and Lover Letter.
24. Selly Raby Kane: Senegalese
Selly Raby Kane is a Senegalese fashion designer and one of the most beautiful African musicians. She is known for her unique, avant-garde style. She has been turning heads in the fashion world for years with her one-of-a-kind designs. They have also featured Selly in international publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
Though the list of most beautiful African musicians is subjective, it’s hard to argue with these performers’ talent and good looks. Have you seen any of them live? What was your experience like? Let us know in the comments below.
