African Beauty of the week Adaeze Igwe

Adaeze Igwe is the former Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria. Formerly a student at the University of Abuja, Igwe pursued her childhood dream by representing Anambra in the pageant with 29 other girls. Like Ann Suinner before her, Igwe's project is Sickle cell awareness; she also used her reign as a platform to showcase Nigerian talent. Apart from winning five million naira, a Hyundai car, and endorsement deals, Awka-native Igwe represented Nigeria at Miss World 2008 in South Africa. She made the top twenty in Miss World Talent, and placed second in Miss World Sports.

During her reign, Igwe established her own charity The Adaeze Igwe Foundation, an organisation which promotes AIDS and Breast Cancer awareness, and raises funds towards similar causes, including malaria and tuberclosis. Its mission is "to create and increase access and opportunities to Nigerian youths and communities towards addressing [their] needs and challenges in relation to health and sustainable development."

Bio source: http://www.wikipedia.com/

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African Beauty of the Week Rhian Benson

Rhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer. She was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist. She was raised in Ghana, India, and the United Kingdom, where she eventually settled. Benson began playing piano and guitar and writing songs and poetry at an early age. Before pursuing a career in music, she attended the London School of Economics and gained a degree in econometrics. She continued her education at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Once back in the UK, she performed in small London clubs and was eventually discovered by a Los Angeles-based label, DKG Music. Benson moved to Los Angeles, California, where she currently resides, to record her debut album, Gold Coast, which was released in October 2003. She wrote all the songs on the album, composed the music on guitar and keyboards, and co-produced it with producers Bob Power and James Poyser.

http://www.rhianbenson.com/

Bio source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhian_Benson

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The Legends...A Tribute to Classic African Beauties..

I wanted to use this opportunity to highlight and celebrate classic, legendary African beauties that have paved the way for many more to come. I am so grateful to all these women and what they have accomplished. The list is in no particular order, very random and below their names are their countries of origin. And if there are any individuals that should be added, please let me know and I will update the list.

Enjoy!


Alek Wek: Supermodel
Sudan

Iman: Supermodel and Enterpreneur
Somalia

Yvonne Chaka Chaka, The Princess of Africa: Musician
South Africa

Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu: Beauty Queen, Socialite and Businesswoman
Nigeria

Onyeka Onwenu: Musician and Actress
Nigeria

Waris Dirie: Supermodel, Activist and Businesswoman
Somalia

The Honorary Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Current and 1st Female President of Liberia

Winnie Mandela: Political Activist
South Africa

Sade: Musician
Nigeria

Katoucha Niane: Supermodel and Activist
Guinea

Genevive Nnaji: Actress
Nigeria

Abgani Darego: First Black Ms. World 2005
Nigeria

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African Beauty of the Week Nnenna Agba

Her name is Nnenna Agba and most of us know her as one of the beloved finalist on Tyra Banks's America's Next Top Model. Nnenna was born in Houston and raised in Nigeria and a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Chemistry. She has worked with top designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors and Chloe. She has also been featured in ads for Pepsi, Sears and other covers across the globe. Nnenna is also a celebrity spokewoman for Save Africa Concerts Foundation and can be seen in various programs across the highly infected regions of Africa.

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African Beauty of the Week

Her name is Miss Nyasha Zimucha and she is Miss Africa USA 2009-2010. Nyasha is a native of South Africa. She grew up during the apartheid era , speaks 5 languages and is an avid spokeswoman for her 'Global Citizen Campaign', all inclusive to her being a singer, professional dancer, model and tv personality.

To read more about Miss Zimucha and the Miss Africa USA pageant, please Click Here.

Photo and bio courtesy of Miss Africa USA website.

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