Our favorite female celebrities walked the line between sexy and sweet this year, giving us a ton of hot moments to look back on. Let us know — who do you think is the sexiest woman of 2014? Comment to vote, and be sure to check out all our Best of 2014 coverage!
1.Nhlanhla Nciza (SOUTH AFRICA)
Nhlanhla Nciza, the female member of the Mafikizolo group, insists that although they brought new elements on this album but they have used the same formula like their previous platinum selling albums.
She said: “There is a bit of afro pop, kwela and marabi which have become our trademark. They say you must not fix something that is not broken and we are not going to mess with our winning formula.”
The album features a remark of Miriam Makeba’s classic Walila – and they deserve a round of applause for doing justice to the song. Anybody who does a remark or remix of Miriam Makeba’s song has to know his story very well and be brave enough to do so.
2. Joselyn Dumas (GHANA)
Joselyn Dumas is a Ghanaian television host and actress.In 2014 she starred in a A Northern Affair, a role that earned her a Ghana Movie Award and an Africa Movie Academy Awardnomination for Best Actress.
3. LUPITA NYONG’O (KENYA)
Lupita Amondi Nyong’o is a Mexican-Kenyan actress.[2] She was born in Mexico and moved to the United States for college, graduating from Hampshire College with a bachelor’s degree in film and theatre studies.
Nyong’o started in the film industry as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. In 2008 she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary film In My Genes.
4. Juliet Ibrahim (GHANA)
Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress, film producer,singer and humanitarian of Lebanese, Liberian and Ghanaian descent. She won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards for her role in Play. She has been referred to as the “Most Beautiful West African Woman” according to A-listers Magazine. In 2014 she released a music video for her hit song “Its Over Now” featuring General Pype
5. Toolz (NIGERIA)
Tolu Oniru, popularly known as Toolz, is a Nigerian radio personality, talk show host, and presenter. She is best known for hosting The Midday Show on The Beat 99.9 FM. Prior to settling in Nigeria in 2008, she worked with MTV Europe and Walt Disney Pictures in the United Kingdom. She presently hosts The Midday Show on The Beat 99.9 FM every weekday. She also interviews popularly African entertainers on her talk show The Juice. Popular celebrities like Yvonne Nelson, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Davido, Rita Dominic have all been on her show.
6. Peace Hyde (GHANA)
Peace Hyde is the hottest new sensation taking Africa’s Entertainment scene by storm. Tipped by many industry insiders as the one to watch, this sophisticated, classy and bubbly talent is giving the industry a much needed breadth of fresh air.
7. Lola Monroe (ETHIOPIA)
Fershgenet Melaku, better known as LoLa Monroe, is an American rapper, model and actress. Monroe was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and raised in Washington D.C. . She is of Ethiopian descent. Monroe made her acting debut in the Wendy Williams biopic Queen of Media and later acted in Crazy like a Fox. She began modeling and appearing in music videos for various artists. She later became LoLa Monroe in 2007; “Monroe” is a reference to the actress, model, film producer and singer Marilyn Monroe
8. Yvonne Okoro (GHANA)
Chinyere Yvonne Okoro is a Ghanaian actress of Nigerian and Ghanaian origin. She has received Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Award in 2010 and was nominated for African Movie Academy Awards Best Actress twice in a row in 2011 and 2012 for her movies Pool Party and Single Six. She was honoured with a Distinguished Achievement Award in 2012 at Nigeria Excellence Awards. She is among the top best actresses in Ghana and known for her remarkable performances.
9. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (NIGERIA)
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model of an Ondo descent from Lagos, Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, the leading actress has appeared in 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press has revered the Screen Nation ‘Best Actress’ as The African Magic. She is the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page.
10. Minki van der Westhuizen (SOUTH AFRICA)
Willemien “Minki” van der Westhuizen (born 26 February 1984) is a South African model and television presenter. Lily CorazoraVan der Westhuizen was born in Durbanville, Cape Town to an Afrikaner family and attended Stellenberg High School in nearby Bellville.
11. Dilish Matthew (NAMIBIA)
Business Person/Model/Entertainer. Winner of BIG BROTHER AFRICA THE CHASE 2013.Brand Ambassador for GOtv NamibiA ,Born on 16 September 1990. Aspiring Business Woman and a Model. Represented Namibia in BBA The Chase 2013.
12. Micaela Reis (ANGOLA)
Micaela Patrícia Reis (born December 21, 1988 in Angola) is a Angolan actress, TV presenter, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was a Top 10 finalist at Miss Universe 2007 and placed first runner-up to Miss World 2007, becoming Miss World Africa. She was the highest placed Miss Angola at both Miss Universe and Miss World before the win of Leila Lopes in Miss Universe 2011.
13. Keziah Sibong’le Hadebe (ZAMBIA)
keziah sibong’le hadebe,born on the 27th July,a self motivated,ambitious,entrepreneur ,risk taker,business minded young lady,petite model & a Popular Zambian actress.
14. Leila Lopes (ANGOLA)
Leila Luliana da Costa Vieira Lopes born on 26 February 1986 in Benguela City, Benguela Province, Angola) is an Angolan beauty queen who won the titles of Miss Angola UK 2010, Miss Angola 2010 and Miss Universe 2011.
15. Millen Magese (TANZANIA)
Millen Happiness Magese is a world-renown fashion model and humble humanitarian. When she’s not rocking the runways in Europe, the United States, Asia and Africa, the former Miss Tanzania can often be found lending her time, talents, and high energy to making a difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate through her significant contributions to charities such as the Tanzania Education Trust, African Rainforest Conservancy, and the MacDella Cooper Foundation.
16. Elizabeth Michael lulu (TANZANIA)
Elizabeth Michael Kimemeta was born on April 17, 1995 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She is a composer and actress, known for The Profit (2011), Splitter (2011) andBongoland II: There Is No Place Like Home (2008).
17. Candice Swanepoel (SOUTH AFRICA)
Candice Susan Swanepoel born 20 October 1988 is a South African fashion model best known for her work withVictoria’s Secret. In 2012, she came in 10th on the Forbes top-earning models list.
18. Bonang Matheba (SOUTH AFRICA)
Bonang Matheba’s talent, work ethic and determination commands attention. As one of the four brand ambassadors for international cosmetics brand, Revlon, Bonang made history in June 2013 as the ONLY Face of Revlon outside of the United States Of America, joining Halle Berry, Olivia Wilde and Emma Stone. A WORLD FIRST for Revlon. She is the owner of Bonang Matheba Entertainment, Presenter on SA’s Premier Lifestyle Show Top Billing, host of Clash Of The Choirs South Africa and on-air presenter of the popular radio show,“The Front Row’ on Metro FM. Weekdays 9 -12; boasting 6,7 million listeners in South Africa.
19. Boitumelo Thulo (SOUTH AFRICA)
With a killer smile and looks to match, it isn’t a wonder that Boitumelo Thulo is fast rising to stardom in South Africa. Born in Potchefstroom, Boity – as she is more affectionately known – has already made major inroad in South Africa’s entertainment and modelling scene. Already a seasoned veteran on television, she also has an impressive modelling portfolio to back her up and is set to find new pathways to success in the near future as well. It all started with being cast in a Wimpy commercial in March 2010, as Boity was introduced to South Africa, who fell in love with her at first sight. More commercials followed for “DSTV Africa” and MiWay before she moved onto a string of appearances in several television shows.
20. CORAZON KWAMBOKA (KENYA)
Corazon Kwamboka is a kenyan Lawyer and aspiring TV host with one of the most voluptuous body you have ever seen.
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