In this article, we will look at 20 countries with the most handsome men in Africa.
Africa is undoubtedly home to some of the most handsome men on the planet. African men are known for their muscular physique and strong demeanor. However, it is worth asking ourselves what makes a man attractive.
From a purely evolutionary point of view, we are attracted to a partner who will help us the best in survival and reproduction. However, our attraction still relies heavily on our perceptions and preferences. While it is difficult to quantify what people perceive to be attractive, research shows that men with symmetrical faces are likely to be considered more attractive than those with asymmetrical faces. Prominent cheekbones and defined jawlines are some of the defining features of a symmetrical face. Another feature that makes guys more attractive is their height. Taller men are perceived to be more confident. In addition, a muscular body signifies strength, so women are more attracted to them.
Physical traits help men deliver the first impression but it is their personality traits that keep women attracted for the longer term. Sometimes, personality characteristics make up for a lack of physical traits. Women usually like men who are confident, have a good sense of humor and appear ambitious.
Today, men of African origin are one of the most desired males in the world. In fact, in the United States, more black men are married to white women than vice versa. This shows that while white women are attracted to black men, black women are not attracted to white men. A study found that Black males are perceived as more attractive than White or East Asian males.
Meanwhile, the global beauty industry continues to grow as people, regardless of their gender, continue to use grooming products. In 20022, the beauty industry generated a revenue of $430 billion amid economic industries, depicting the industry as incredibly resilient. By 2027, the industry is projected to reach a valuation of $580, depicting a projected annual growth rate of 6%. Compared to other consumer markets like apparel, footwear, eyewear, pet care, and food and beverages, the global beauty industry has a much higher growth. Recent trends in the global beauty industry include the use of AI and augmented reality (AR) to make cosmetics more accessible and offer virtual makeup tryouts. In fact. Estée Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:EL) uses AI and AR to make cosmetics accessible to visually impaired people. The company has introduced a Voice-enabled Makeup Assistant (VMA), which uses the Augmented Reality Immersive Application (ARIA) to assist users in making their desired makeup look through guidance and feedback. In addition, the global men’s grooming product market is also growing at a steady pace. It is estimated to grow at a cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) of 4.17% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2028. It is current estimated value is $ 59.93 billion and is expected to reach $ 76.8 billion by 2028. With that backdrop, let’s have a look at the top 20 countries with the most handsome men in Africa.
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Methodology
For our list of the top 20 countries with the most handsome men in Africa, we cast a wide net. We used eight (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) sources on the internet to compile our list. We gave each source an equal weightage. We calculated our Insider Monkey score by summing the number of times each country was mentioned by one of our sources. As a tie-breaker, we used the average ranking of countries in our sources.
20 – Cameroon
Insider Monkey Score – 1
Cameroon is home to some of the most handsome men in Africa. The country is located along the Atlantic Ocean in central Africa. Recently, a Cameroonian man was voted as one of the top 5 most handsome men in the world.
19 – Zimbabwe
Insider Monkey Score – 1
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. The country predominantly has people of African origins, but there is a small minority of white people in the country. One of the most famous men in Zimbabwe, Tongayi Chirisa is also one of its most handsome men. He is an actor and producer who has appeared in numerous shows and movies produced in the country. In addition, some of the politicians in Zimbabwe, such as Nelson Chamisa, are also known to be handsome.
18 – Senegal
Insider Monkey Score – 1
Senegal is a country in western Africa on the Atlantic coastline. It is home to some of the most handsome men in Africa. The French actor and comedian Omar Sy has a Senegalese father. In addition, one of the most popular American singers, rappers, and songwriters, Akon, has Senegalese ancestry. Another well-known handsome Senegalese man is Tidiou M’Baye, who works as a model in London. Sacha M’Baye, a prominent footballer, is also of Senegalese descent.
17 – Namibia
Insider Monkey Score – 1
Namibia is one of the very few higher middle-income countries in Africa with a stable economic system. The country is home to some of the most handsome men in Africa, which includes Stefan Ludik, a Namibian actor and musician. In addition, Joslin Mbatjiua Kamatuka is a Namibian football player, who is known as one of the most handsome men in Africa.
16 – Malawi
Insider Monkey Score – 1
Malawi is a southeast African country bordered by Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. The Aberdeen Club football player Keiran Ngwenya is of Malawi descent, and he also plays for the Malawi national team. In addition, some of the most handsome men in Africa, such as the former professional football player Tamika Mkandawire, also belong to Malawi.
15 – Democratic Republic of Congo
Insider Monkey Score – 1
Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most populous francophone countries. It is located in Central Africa and is home to some of the most handsome men in Africa. Joel Kissumbua, although born in Switzerland, has Congolese parents. He is a professional football player who also represents the national football team of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, Bismack Biyombo is a professional Congolese basketball player who was also part of the 2011 pick of the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.
14 – Egypt
Insider Monkey Score – 2
Located in the northeastern corner of the African continent, Egypt boasts some of the most good-looking men in Africa. The defensive midfielder football player of the Ipswich Town Club, Syed Morsy, is an Egyptian who is regarded as one of the most good-looking men in football. In addition, Abdallah Amir El-Asran is an Egyptian model who is also known for his good looks and stellar physique.
13 – Algeria
Insider Monkey Score – 2
Algeria is located along the shores of the Midetrennean Sea in North Africa. Like Egypt, the men in this country have a lighter tone compared to the rest of the men in Africa. Algeria is home to some of the most good-looking male models who often make their way to magazine covers. One of the good-looking men to come out of Algeria is Hamza Mansouri, who is a professional cyclist.
12 – Uganda
Insider Monkey Score – 3
Bordered by Kenya and South Sudan, Uganda is a country in East Africa with some of the most handsome men in Africa. The singer, songwriter, actor, and humanitarian Maurice Kirya belongs to Uganda and is also known for his good looks.
11 – Tanzania
Insider Monkey Score – 3
Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa along the coasts of the Indian Ocean. The country is home to some of the most good-looking men in industries such as music, fashion, sports, and media. Diamond Platnumz, a Tanzanian musician, actor, and entrepreneur is known for his good looks. The Tanzanian musician and model, Juma Jux, is known for his chiseled features. The Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan is known for his sharp features.
10 – Ghana
Insider Monkey Score – 5
Ghana is located in the Gulf of Guinea in the West Africa. The country is home to some of the most handsome celebrities in Africa. James Gardener is a Ghanaian Actor who is renowned for his good looks. In addition, Chris Attoh is another Ghanaian actor who is regarded as one of the most good-looking men in Africa.
9 – Somalia
Insider Monkey Score – 6
Somalia is among the top ten countries with the most handsome men in Africa. The country boasts men with a chiseled physique and fine features. The top model Zakarie Ali is of Ghana descent and is regarded for his good looks. In addition, the UK-born professional football player Yonis Farah is of Somali descent and is known for his good looks.
8 – Morocco
Insider Monkey Score – 6
Bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Morocco is home to some of the most handsome men in Africa. Amin Elkach is a Morrocan fitness model and personal trainer who is regarded for his chiseled physique and fine features. In addition, the Morrocan kickboxer Badr Hari is also one of the most handsome men in Africa.
7 – Eritrea
Insider Monkey Score – 6
Eritrea is located along the banks of the Red Sea in Africa and has some of the most attractive men on the continent. The country has a long list of handsome men belonging to sports. Christoffer Forsell, who is known for his attractive looks, is an Eritrean football team player. Also among the most handsome football players in the world is Ezana Kahsay who belongs to Eritrea.
6 – Angola
Insider Monkey Score – 6
Angola is an oil-rich nation in the southern part of Africa. The country has handsome men belonging to media, sports, and fashion.
5 – South Africa
Insider Monkey Score – 7
South Africa is one of the richest countries on the continent. The country has handsome men belonging to all sorts of professions, such as acting and sports. Among the most handsome men to come out of the country is Vuyo Dabula, Who is a South African model, bodybuilder, and actor. The actor Lehasa Moloi, known for his appearance in the Manzi drama series Rockville is also one of the most handsome men in Africa.
4 – Rwanda
Insider Monkey Score – 7
Rwanda is a densely populated country in east-central Africa, and its men are known for their good looks and chiseled physiques. Among the most handsome men in Rwanda is Hervé Rugwiro, who is a professional football player and plays for the Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Football Club. Another one of Rwanda’s most handsome men is Jay Rwanda, a professional model.
