There’s some beautiful woman from Uganda… and we keep highlighting them. Kiara Kabukuru is originally from Uganda. Since the 90s, she has graced the cover of Vogue Magazine, Vogue Spain, and Amica Italy and has done several editorials. She... 

Today’s pic of the day was submitted by Chaley Gabe from Ghanalinx.com. And ain’t she fiiine… Hlubi Mboya is a popular actress in South Africa and is known for her role in the popular SABC 3 soapie Isidingo. Hlubi travels as far afield... 

This sweet face is Kate Tachie Menson, and she was the winner of the 2008 Face of Africa modelling competition. The striking 23-year-old Ghanaian model has had quite a journey in the modeling and fashion world. I’m sure we’ll see a lot more... 

Sera Lubowa was born in Kampala, Uganda. At Age 6, she moved to Paris, France then to Fort Worth, Texas to live with her mother and stepfather, who is from Burundi. She was discovered during a club photo shoot and introduced to modeling. Crowned Miss... 

Ida Ljungqvist was Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for March 2008. Ljungqvist was born in Tanzania to a Swedish father and a Tanzanian mother, making her the first playmate born in Africa. Due to her father’s work for UNICEF, Ljungqvist traveled... 

Kelly Khumalo is a South African songstress that burst into the limelight during the Cruz gospel concert in 2003, where she wowed the crowd. Another example of African beauty at it’s finest! This is why I love Afrika! About South Africa: Full name:... 

Wow… I love African Beauty… She’s from Congo but spent most of her teen years in South Africa because of the political conflict in Congo at the time… If she looks familiar to some of you it’s because u may have seen her... 

Welcome to our Caption This segment. From time to time, we will post pictures for you to comment on and determine the caption. If your caption is selected, we will send you a WhyILoveAfrika prize pack! Have fun. WhyILoveAfrika Staff  Read More →

Mfonobong Essiet was the winner of Miss Africa USA 2008. Raised in Nigeria, Ms. Mfonobong Essiet is an energetic and multifaceted 23 year-old Barry University graduate student in the Biomedical Sciences Program, pursuing a future career in cardiac surgery.... 

Nyasha Zimucha was the winner of Miss Africa USA 2008. Living in the United States, and representing her country has been an honor for Nyasha Zimucha. She has been able to introduce her fellow American citizens to her culture through education. She believes...