African Famous Names Starting with Letter Z

Became the Rwandan ambassador to the United States in 2003.He is a graduate of Makerere University,

Became the Rwandan ambassador to the United States in 2003.He is a graduate of Makerere University, Uganda, and worked as a medical practitioner and later Secretary General in the Ministry of Internal Security.

A Zambian football striker who, as of 2007, was playing for Perlis FA.He was part of the Zambian Afr

A Zambian football striker who, as of 2007, was playing for Perlis FA.He was part of the Zambian African Nations Cup teams in 1996 and 2000.

Is a Gabonese politician and President of the Gabonese Union for Democracy and Development (UGDD), a

Is a Gabonese politician and President of the Gabonese Union for Democracy and Development (UGDD), an opposition political party. He was the Administrative Secretary of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) from 1972 to 1990 and served in the government fro

Is a Cameroonian politician, currently serving in the government of Cameroon as Minister of Employme

Is a Cameroonian politician, currently serving in the government of Cameroon as Minister of Employment and Vocational Training. He has been a member of the government since 1992. Perevet was born in Gouzda, located in the Mayo-Tsanaga Division of Far Nort

Is a South African activist, most widely known as founder and chairman of the Treatment Action Campa

Is a South African activist, most widely known as founder and chairman of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and for his work on the behalf of people living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa.The TAC which was founded by Achmat, has become the most well-known and successful AIDS activist group in South Africa, and makes its mission to ensure that HIV/AIDS is not a death sentence. It focused initially on access to medicine for those who could not afford private health care by taking on government policies and brand-name pharmaceutical companies. After scoring major victories against both, it has broadened its outlook to improving all aspects of health care provision and particularly with the implementation of an anti-retroviral program in the public health sector.

Is a retired Moroccan long-distance runner. She is the African record holder at 3000 metres and 5000

Is a retired Moroccan long-distance runner. She is the African record holder at 3000 metres and 5000 metres.

Is a South African Muslim singer-songwriter, who has achieved fame as a performer of nasheed songs.

Is a South African Muslim singer-songwriter, who has achieved fame as a performer of nasheed songs. Tied to other prominent Muslim entertainers, including Yusuf Islam and Dawud Wharnsby Ali, Bhikha has collaborated on albums with other artists, and has released several solo albums as well. He has written several religious albums concerning Islam.

Was an anti-apartheid political and civil rights leader in South Africa. She was the daughter of pro

Was an anti-apartheid political and civil rights leader in South Africa. She was the daughter of prominent physician and politician Abdullah Abdurahman. Cissie founded the National Liberation League and helped to create the Non-European United Front (NEUF).

Is a Moroccan football (soccer) midfielder. He currently plays for FC Istres.He also the U-23 intern

Is a Moroccan football (soccer) midfielder. He currently plays for FC Istres.He also the U-23 internationals for Morocco in 2000 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired Moroccan football goalkeeper.He spent most of his career with Kawkab Marrakech, playing

Is a retired Moroccan football goalkeeper.He spent most of his career with Kawkab Marrakech, playing for the club between 1983 and 1997. Between 1998 and 2000, he played for French clubs Tours FC, SO Châtellerault and Paris FC, before finishing his career. Between 2005 and 2007, he was the goalkeeping coach for French club Troyes.

Is a Moroccan footballer. He usually plays as midfielder. Jaouhari is currently attached to Raja Cas

Is a Moroccan footballer. He usually plays as midfielder. Jaouhari is currently attached to Raja Casablanca.

Was an African folklorist and writer.Mangoaela grew up in Lesotho (called Basutoland at the time) an

Was an African folklorist and writer.Mangoaela grew up in Lesotho (called Basutoland at the time) and went to the Basutoland Training College.

Is a well-known Moroccan journalist.She became a Moroccan citizen in 1959.[1] Zakya Daoud started he

Is a well-known Moroccan journalist.She became a Moroccan citizen in 1959.[1] Zakya Daoud started her career as a journalist in 1958 for the Moroccan radio and then as correspondent in Morocco for the weekly Jeune Afrique. At the request of the African weekly, Jacqueline Loghlam signed her articles with the pseudonyme Zakya Daoud, a borrowed name under which she kept writing.

Is a South African cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.

Is a South African cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.

Is an Olympic swimmer from Zambia. He swam for Zambia at the 2008 Olympics, finishing 65th in the 50

Is an Olympic swimmer from Zambia. He swam for Zambia at the 2008 Olympics, finishing 65th in the 50 m freestyle (24.82). Jordan grew up in Zambia with his parents and four siblings before moving to England as a 7-year-old. His mother is English. The fami

Is a South African international rugby union footballer who plays at fullback for the Bulls in the S

Is a South African international rugby union footballer who plays at fullback for the Bulls in the Super 14 and the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. Born in George, Western Cape, Kirchner attended PW Botha College in his home town, for whom he played at fly-half; he was first selected at fullback for the 2002 Craven Week.[2] He began his provincial rugby career with the Wildeklawer Griquas, and made more than 50 appearances for the side between his Currie Cup debut in 2003 and his move to the Blue Bulls in 2007.[2] In two years with the Blues, Kirchner has made 10 Currie Cup appearances and scored 12 points. He made his debut for the Bulls Super 14 franchise in 2008, and since then he has made 10 further appearances and scored 15 points.

A South African soprano.Zanne began her operatic training at the Conservatoire of the University of

A South African soprano.Zanne began her operatic training at the Conservatoire of the University of Stellenbosch (with Magdalena Oosthuizen) and graduated in 1998 with a Degree in Music and English Literature. The university also awarded her with various academic achievement and singing bursaries. In 1999 she obtained her Higher Licentiate in Musical Performance Cum Laude.In 2000 Zanne became a member of the Cape Town Opera Studio. In 2001 Zanne received the Best Young Opera Singer Award from the Cape Town Friends of the Opera.

A Zambian football striker. A good goalscorer he formed part of the squad that reached the final of

A Zambian football striker. A good goalscorer he formed part of the squad that reached the final of the 1994 African Nations Cup.Since 1994, he has played for RoPS, currently in the Veikkausliiga, the top level league in Finland.

Is a Moroccan long-distance runner.

Is a Moroccan long-distance runner.

Is a Tunisian football striker. He has 64 caps and 14 goals for the national team, and was called up

Is a Tunisian football striker. He has 64 caps and 14 goals for the national team, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup. He was also in the 2002 World Cup squad. In addition he was on the winning Tunisian team at the 2004 African Cup of Nations. He scored the first goal for Tunisia in the 2006 World Cup against Saudi Arabia on June 14, 2006. Jaziri is considered as one of the best players ever played in Tunisian league.

Is a retired Tunisian football player who played for Espérance in Tunisia, Vitória S.C. in Portuga

Is a retired Tunisian football player who played for Espérance in Tunisia, Vitória S.C. in Portugal and Vissel Kobe in Japan. He was a member of the Tunisian national team and scored 2 goals at 1998 African Cup of Nations in Burkina Faso.

Is a Tunisian football player, currently playing for Libyan Premier League club Tahaddy. He was part

Is a Tunisian football player, currently playing for Libyan Premier League club Tahaddy. He was part of the Tunisian 2004 Olympic football team, who exited in the first round, finishing third in group C, behind group and gold medal winners Argentina and

Is a former Congolese footballer. He is the only one foreigner player who play in Chinese football l

Is a former Congolese footballer. He is the only one foreigner player who play in Chinese football league more than 10 years. Zola Kiniambi move to China at 1997 season. He joined Jia A club Yanbian Aodong and scored 6 goals for his first seson in Chinese

Is a Congolese footballer. He is currently playing in Belgium for RAEC Mons. He also plays for the D

Is a Congolese footballer. He is currently playing in Belgium for RAEC Mons. He also plays for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Matumona made his international debut on 20 August 2002 vs Algeria in a 1-1 draw.He scored his first international goal on 5 J