Africa – Zimbabwe
Damola Adamolekun (1989- )
Damola Adamolekun is a Nigerian-American business executive and restaurateur. He was the first Black CEO of P. F. Chang’s, a...
Glanis Changachirere (1983- )
Glanis Changachirere is a Zimbabwean feminist, human rights activist, and scholar. Changachirere is the founding Director of the Institute for...
Joice Mujuru (1955- )
Joice Runaida Mujuru, also known as Teurai Ropa Nhongo, is a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Vice President...
Mbuya Nehanda (c. 1840-1898)
Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana, also known as Mbuya Nehanda, was a Svikiro or spirit medium of the Zezuru Shona people. She...
Lewis Chitengwa (1975-2001)
Lewis Chitengwa was a Zimbabwean golfer who, in 1993, became the first Black person to win the South African Amateur...
Tawanda Gumbo (1967- )
Tawanda Gumbo, an infectious disease specialist, was born in the Republic of Zimbabwe on August 31, 1967, and grew up...
Emmerson Mnangagwa (1942- )
Zimbabwe’s current President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, was born on September 15, 1942, in Zvishavane, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). His parents were...
Seretse Khama (1921-1980)
The Republic of Botswana’s first president was Seretse Khama. He was born on July 1, 1921, at Serowe in the...
Strive Masiyiwa (1961- )
Strive Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist. He is best known for being the founder and chairman of Econet...
