* In Swahili, the word "mbaya" can be used to mean ugly.
* In Yoruba, the word "irun" can be used to mean ugly.
* In Hausa, the word "mummuna" can be used to mean ugly.
* In Igbo, the word "njọ" can be used to mean ugly.
* In Zulu, the word "bi" can be used to mean ugly.
It is important to note that these are just a few examples, and there are many other words that could be used to express the concept of ugliness in different African languages.