African Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Is a Togolese footballer, who plays for Dijon FCO. He played for the Togolese U-17 national team in

Is a Togolese footballer, who plays for Dijon FCO. He played for the Togolese U-17 national team in South Korea the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He earned his first call up for the Togo national football team on 01 November 2009 for the World Cup Qualy game

Is the leader of Master Musicians of Jajouka led by Bachir Attar.[1] He is the son of Hadj Abdesalam

Is the leader of Master Musicians of Jajouka led by Bachir Attar.[1] He is the son of Hadj Abdesalam Attar who led the group Master Musicians of Joujouka at the time of their groundbreaking album produced by Brian Jones.

Is a former Togolese footballer, who played as a centre forward. Salou gained 38 caps for Togo durin

Is a former Togolese footballer, who played as a centre forward. Salou gained 38 caps for Togo during a nine-year span, making his international debut at age 19. Incidentally, he retired from football the year before the nation reached its first ever FIFA

Is a Togolese footballer, who currently plays for Avenir Sportif de La Marsa. Backer played with the

Is a Togolese footballer, who currently plays for Avenir Sportif de La Marsa. Backer played with the U-17 from Togo at 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in South Korea. He played his first game for the A team from Togo at the CAF Confederations Cup on 5 August 20

Is a Swedish-Gambian boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympics for Gambia as a Middleweight. Jack wa

Is a Swedish-Gambian boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympics for Gambia as a Middleweight. Jack was born in Stockholm, Sweden to a Gambian father and Swedish mother. He began boxing in 2001 at the age of 18. In 2007, Jack was named the boxer of the year

A Moroccan Heavyweight kickboxer. He entered the K-1 with a spinning-heel kick KO over Stefan Leko i

A Moroccan Heavyweight kickboxer. He entered the K-1 with a spinning-heel kick KO over Stefan Leko in a reserve fight at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005.

Is a Moroccan football player who, as of 2002 was playing for Dynamo Kyiv.He is regularly the captai

Is a Moroccan football player who, as of 2002 was playing for Dynamo Kyiv.He is regularly the captain of the Dynamo Kiev squad. He plays more than 7 years at the club. El Kaddouri is a strong and quick defender (right/left-back).

Is a South African football (soccer) midfielder for AmaZulu and South Africa.

Is a South African football (soccer) midfielder for AmaZulu and South Africa.

Is a Burkinabé football (soccer) Defender, he currently plays for En Avant Guingamp. He began his p

Is a Burkinabé football (soccer) Defender, he currently plays for En Avant Guingamp. He began his profi career in 2005 with Etoile Filante and signed in July 2006 with En Avant Guingamp. He played his first game for En Avant Guingamp on 11 May 2007 against Tours FC in the Ligue 2.

Served as the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1966 to 1978 and as President from 1978 to 1979. W

Served as the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1966 to 1978 and as President from 1978 to 1979. While known for his adherence to apartheid, he nevertheless concluded a more pragmatic foreign policy than his predecessors, in an effort to improve relatio

Is a South African Member of Parliament[1] and President of the United Democratic Movement.[2]In 199

Is a South African Member of Parliament[1] and President of the United Democratic Movement.[2]In 1994 Holomisa was elected to the African National Congress National Executive Committee,[1][2] and was the Deputy Minister of Environment and Tourism of South Africa.[1][5] After testifying at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission he was expelled from the ANC[5] on 30 September 1996.[6]

Was an African-American singer and actress.Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racine, Wisconsin

Was an African-American singer and actress.Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racine, Wisconsin[1], McNair studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Her big break came with a win on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, which led to bookings at The Purple Onion and the Cocoanut Grove.

Is a Botswanan former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played ten games for the Botswana na

Is a Botswanan former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played ten games for the Botswana national football team between 1997 and 2003.

Is a poet and academic from Botswana. He received his BA from the University of Botswana and his Mas

Is a poet and academic from Botswana. He received his BA from the University of Botswana and his Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has translated Botswana proverbs into English. He also had a column in The Guardian and has done

Was one of South Africa's finest ever cricketers and arguably the greatest opening batsman produced

Was one of South Africa's finest ever cricketers and arguably the greatest opening batsman produced by his country. His technique was near perfect and his strokeplay, fluid and graceful. He was able to play only four Test matches before South Africa's exc

Is a journalist, atheist, gay rights activist and currently the editor of The Freethinker.Duke began

Is a journalist, atheist, gay rights activist and currently the editor of The Freethinker.Duke began writing as a trainee journalist in his teens for The Springs Advertiser in 1964. After completing a course in photojournalism in 1967, he moved to The Star (South Africa) newspaper in Johannesburg working as an investigative journalist and The Star's chief court reporter. In 1973, Duke moved to the UK, where he continued to write anti-apartheid pieces for Argus Newspapers (now Independent News and Media). In 1974 Duke joined publishing company Broadstrood Press whilst beginning to write regularly for The Freethinker. Leaving publishing in 1980, Duke began working as a public relations executive for British Transport Hotels. When the company was privatized, Duke left in 1983 to work for Citigate Publishing and pursue freelance work. In 1996, Duke left Citigate to look after a terminally ill partner, but continued to write freelance. In 1997, Duke took over as the interim editor of The Freethinker, following the death of previous editor Peter Brearey. After six months, Duke was confirmed as the editor, and remains so to this day.

Was a South African political journalist and anti-apartheid activist.25 years of Streek's long caree

Was a South African political journalist and anti-apartheid activist.25 years of Streek's long career as a political journalist was spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Cape Town. He became Parliament's media manager in 2001 before returning to the press gallery as a correspondent for the Mail & Guardian newspaper. After which he became editor-in-chief for publishing house Jonathan Ball.

Is a South African-born Namibian cricketer. He participated in the ICC Trophy between 1994 and 1997,

Is a South African-born Namibian cricketer. He participated in the ICC Trophy between 1994 and 1997, where his steady bowling strengthened the Namibian defence.

Is a Botswanan footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for TASC FC. He two matches played for

Is a Botswanan footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for TASC FC. He two matches played for the Botswana national football team between 2001 and 2002.

Is a well known Moroccan literary critic, novelist and playwright.He studied Arabic literature in Ra

Is a well known Moroccan literary critic, novelist and playwright.He studied Arabic literature in Rabat (1975 MA, 1987 PhD). He was professor at the faculty of literature in Kenitra and teaches contemporary literature at the University of Rabat.

Was a South African cricketer. Melle was a right-handed batsman who bowled leg break and medium pace

Was a South African cricketer. Melle was a right-handed batsman who bowled leg break and medium pace. Melle was one of the earliest leg theory bowlers. Melle made his first-class debut for Western Province in 1909 against Eastern Province. Melle played ni

Was a South African-born English actor most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and of suave

Was a South African-born English actor most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and of suave villains in such swashbuckler films as The Mark of Zorro, Captain Blood, and The Adventures of Robin Hood.On 22 April 1911, Rathbone made his first appearance on stage at the Theatre Royal, Ipswich, as Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew, with Sir Frank Benson's No. 2 Company, under the direction of Henry Herbert. In October 1912, he went to America with Benson's company, playing such parts as Paris in Romeo and Juliet, Fenton in The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Silvius in As You Like It

Is a Tunisian footballer who plays as a midfielder. His clubs have included Étoile du Sahel, Club A

Is a Tunisian footballer who plays as a midfielder. His clubs have included Étoile du Sahel, Club Athletique Bizertin, Jeunesse Sportive Kairouanaise and Avenir Sportif de La Marsa.

Is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a goalkeeper, mainly in Portuguese-speaking In Janu

Is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a goalkeeper, mainly in Portuguese-speaking In January 1998, Andem joined Portuguese league outfit Boavista Futebol Clube where, during the following five seasons, he would have engage in an interesting bat

Louis Mbarick Fall, was a Senegalese light heavyweight boxer who fought from 1912–1925. Siki was o

Louis Mbarick Fall, was a Senegalese light heavyweight boxer who fought from 1912–1925. Siki was one of the more colorful figures in boxing history