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What is the Ideal Body Shape for Africans?

Women

  • South Africa: Tanned women that are very skinny and not as big breasts or butt and should be tall, or at least have long arms and legs

  • Ghana: Curvy, thick with big butts are attractive 

  • Egypt: Women with strong, muscular legs and a tiny waist, Egypt’s ideal female body type is a powerful and athletic one

  • African American: Body that is not too skinny and not too fat

  • Nigeria: A little larger in the hips and thigh region, trim, and a slightly athletic look

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Men

  • Egypt- Men were preferred to have a muscular build along with toned abs.

  • Nigeria- Men in Nigeria we also preferred to be bigger and muscular to show strength

  • South Africa- Slightly tanned and muscular body. Toned abs and legs as well. Very lean throughout the body

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