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20 Most Beautiful Kenyan Celebrities
So it’s that time again at the end of the year when we create lists like this after weeks of compilation, surveys and reviews. We have decided to bring you a comprehensive list of the 20 most beautiful Kenyan women. You will probably agree that compiling such a list can be very tedious as we have so many wonderful and strikingly beautiful ladies across Kenya, starting with our mothers and sisters.
When it comes to beauty, beautiful Kenyan women take the lead. With their tall and elegant looks, you have no choice but to nod in agreement when you come across one. Whenever Kenya is mentioned, most people think of the East African country in terms of tourism and wildlife, but Kenya is not just about the wildlife, mountains and tourism, it has produced some of the world famous personalities past and present. The country is also blessed with some of the most beautiful women in the world today – beautiful in every ramification.
Indeed, Kenyan women are a beauty to behold. Here we bring you 20 most beautiful Kenyan women.
20 Most Beautiful Kenyan Women
1.Susan Anyango
Susan Anyango is a half Kenyan half Russian woman became the most beautiful girl in Kenya 2011 – 2012 at the age of 19. The 6 foot tall, very soft spoken model lost her parents at a very tender age and was raised by her older brothers and relatives.
She was Miss Kerugoya for two years and has appeared in a Safaricom ad. In addition to modeling, Susan studied journalism and communications at KEMU (Kenya Methodist University).
2. Kambua
Kambua was born and raised in Nairobi, the second of three children of Professor Manundu and evangelist Lois Manundu, who are also co-founders of Tabibu Ministries. A Bachelor of Arts (Music) degree from Ambrose University College in Calgary in 2008, Kambua has received numerous accolades throughout her music career, including the Groove Awards for Female Artist of the Year (2009) and the Kisima Awards for Afro-Fusion -Female Artist of the Year (2008), Groove Awards Songwriter of the Year (2012) and still counting. Her music albums are Nishikilie and Nyumbani.
3. Serah Ndanu
Serah Ndanu (born March 3, 1988 in Kenya) is one of the most famous actresses and has starred in television and film projects. Due to her outstanding performance in 2011’s The Hardy Priest , the 29-year-old won the 2011 Kalasha Award for Best Actress.
4. Joey Muthengi
Joey Muthengi is a media personality and actress who broke into the entertainment industry in Kenya from 2009 to 2013 as a radio personality on 98.4 Capital FM.
Joey was born in Kijabe, Rift Valley before her family moved to the United States when she was 2 years old. She divided her education between Kenya and the USA, where she later studied communication and business management at Hope College. Focused on her career, Joey is currently the co-founder and director of the Muthengi Foundation, a non-profit charity dedicated to advancing economic empowerment through education.
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5. Alice Kamande
Alice Kamande is the last child in a family of five, a gospel singer, songwriter, jewellery/fashion designer, dancer and choreographer. Her love for music started at a very young age, so she embraced music as a full-time career. With the support of decorated producer Robert “R-Kay” Kamanzi, who is also her mentor and brother-in-law, Alice recorded her debut single, which charted in the gospel music industry.
6. Sheila Nikki Mwanyigah
Sheila Mwanyigha was born and raised in Nairobi,Kenya, where she received her degree in Sociology (Medical Psychology) from the University of Nairobi. She is a media personality who hosts various radio and television stations in Kenya and other African countries. Nikki made her debut in the Kenyan music industry in 1997 and 1999. In 2006 she won her first Kisima award and a few international nominations at the Channel O Music Awards.
7. Marya
Marya (Mary Maina) is a singer and actressconsidered one of the most beautiful Kenyan women and celebrities. She was born and raised by her foster parents in Nyeri – after the death of her birth parents. She entered the entertainment world right out of high school and was signed to the Ogopa label. Though her personal life seemed to get in the way of her music career, her fans believe Marya will make a big comeback with more hits.
Their songs include Hey Baby, Chokoza, Mahaba, Sishiki Simu.
8. Brenda Wairimu
Brenda Wairimu is a Kenyan model and actress best known for her role on the soap opera Mali. The 28-year-old has also starred in various television series, starring alongside actors such as Mkamzee Mwatela, Mumbi Maina and Daniel Peter.
9. Size 8
Linet Masiro Munyali popularly known as Size 8 is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and actress. Born August 4, 1987, she was a secular artist known for her singles “Shamba Boy” and “Moto”. However, Size 8 was reborn, turning full-time to gospel music and subsequently releasing their debut single Mateke . She is currently married to Samwel Muraya, commonly known as DJ Mo, and the power couple had a daughter in 2015.
10. Habida
Habida is a Kenyan musician, author, actress and artist of mixed cultural heritage; Her father is from England and Ireland and her mother from Kenya and Somalia. She began her professional journey from London to Atlanta where she received her degree in performing arts.
Habida and her husband Daniel Ebo settled in Kenya after their marriage, where she released the well-known hit Sunshine which has seen her win various awards at the kisima awards.
11. Wahu
Rosemary Wahu Kagwi is a former model who graduated from Nairobi University with a degree in Mathematics. Her music career began in 2000, crowned by the first three singles – Niangalie, Esha and Liar. She is married to Kenya’s award-winning musician Nameless and they have two daughters.
12. Stella Mwangi aka STL
Stella Mwangi, known professionally as STL, joins the list of the most beautiful Kenyan women. Born on September 1, 1986, the Kenyan-Norwegian singer, songwriter and rapper has released hits in Kenya, Senegal and Zambia. Stella has won multiple awards including; the Kisima Awards, Clops Awards and Jeermaan Awards and is one of the most popular singers in Norway after winning the Melodi Grand Prix 2011.
13. Miss Lady Karun
Karun rose to prominence in Kenya with the successful music group Camp Mulla. She later left the country when she decided to move to the United States to complete her studies and start her solo career.
14. Chantelle
Born and raised in Limuru before her family moved to Nairobi, Chantelle is without a doubt one of the most beautiful Kenyan women. Despite being a secular artist with her hit song Toklezea Chantelle quit after marrying born-again producer J Blessing. However, fans are hoping for a big comeback this year.
15. Lupita Nyong’o
The list of the most beautiful Kenyan women would not be complete without Lupita Nyong’o. Born on March 12, 1983 in Mexico, the black beauty attended college in the United States, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in film and drama from Hampshire College. Her professional journey began as part of the production of several films in Hollywood, from where she took up acting.
Lupita became the first Kenyan and first Mexican actress to win an Oscar after her role as Patsey in a historical drama 12 Years a Slave in 2013.
16. Pierra Makena
Pierra Makena is among the top DJs in the worldKenya. She is known for her acting skills in Tahidi High – a famous TV drama that airs every Tuesday night on Citizen. Makena won Best Supporting Actress for her role in When Love Comes at the annual Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in Los Angeles.
17.Sarah Hasan
Sarah Hassan was born on September 5, 1988 and grew up in Mombasa as an only child by her parents Lucian and Hassan. The actress, TV presenter and model is popularly known for her role on The Tahidi High Show as Tanya – the show, which spanned nearly four years, marked her journey to stardom. Sarah also hosted the Wedding Show before moving to Los Angeles with her fiancé, Martin Dale, to pursue her dream job at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.
18. Amani
Amani (Cecilia Wairimu) has contributed greatly to the Kenyan music industry, which has already won several coveted awards including the Best Woman category at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards, the Pearl of Africa Music Awards, the Kisima Awards and the Chaguo La Teeniez Awards. Her music career has spanned to an international level and has included music videos with top US RnB star R Kelly. The 37-year-old singer and songwriter was born on November 28, 1980 and has been active in her career since 1999. Her debut album was released in 2006
19. Sanaipei Tande
Known professionally as Sana, Sanaipei Tande was born on March 22, 1985 in Mombasa. After high school, she decided to drop out of college despite gaining admission to study pharmacy at Kenya Medical Training College, temporarily choosing to pursue a career in music. Her journey to stardom began when she joined the reality competition East Africa Coca Cola Popstar’s talent scout after much persuasion from her family.She and her two “Sema” bandmates, Kevin “Kev”Waweru and Pam Waithaka, emerged victorious and the trio released their debut single, Leta Wimbo, and a seventeen-track album that propelled them to prominence.
However, the group later disbanded and Sana went solo with a number of singles to her name including Najuta, Niwe Wako , Kwaheri, Big Shot Remix, I’m Here, Mulika Mwizi and Mtoto wa Geti Kali.
20. Tero
Tero Mdee is a media personality and musician who was formerly the host of Straight Up. The pretty lady kissed her worldly lifestyle goodbye after marrying a Tanzanian pastor and has since released a gospel single called Taa Ya Miguu Yangu.
