1. Yohannes IV (1837)

King

Yohannes IV is a famous King, who was born on July 11, 1837 in Ethiopia. Ethiopian royalty who served as the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1871 until his death in...

2. Zoe Hendrix (1989)

Reality Star

Reality star who rose to fame on Channel 9's controversial TV series, Married At First Sight with partner Alex Garner.

3. Yosef Ben-Jochannan (1918)

American Historian And Writer

An African-born writer and historian better known as "Dr. Ben," he became one of the most prominent Afrocentric scholars of the Twentieth Century. His nearly fifty published works focus on...

4. Addisalem Getaneh (1996)

Movie Actress

Ethiopian film actress who is best known for her work in Timetaleh Biye, Hewan Sitafqir, and Ha Ena Le. This exposure has led to her amassing more than 1.1 million followers on her personal addisalem_getaneh...

5. Mamo Wolde (1932)

Runner

Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the marathon at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico.

6. Afewerk Tekle (1932)

Painter

Proponent of Ethiopian art and culture who became First Laureate of the Haile Selassie I Prize for Fine Arts.

7. Argaw Bedaso (1934)

World Music Singer

Traditional Ethiopian performer whose career began in 1957. He is known for his Gurage songs, including "Alem Bire."

8. Luciano Vassalo (1970)

Soccer Player

Most-capped international footballer in the history of Ethiopia; he is widely regarded as one of Ethiopia's greatest athletes.

9. Titi Aynaw (1991)

Model

Model who was the first Ethiopian-born Jew to win Miss Israel in 2013. She represented Israel in Miss Universe 2013.

10. Mengistu Haile Mariam (1937)

Politician

Mengistu Haile Mariam is a famous Politician, who was born on May 27, 1937 in Ethiopia. Ethiopian political figure who led the Derg, the communist military government that controlled Ethiopia...

11. Alexander Boghossian (1970)

Painter

Armenian-Ethiopian painter and art teacher who became the first contemporary African artist whose work was acquired by the Musee d'Art Moderne in Paris.

12. Eman Redwan (1986)

TV Show Host

Reporter and television personality known for her work with Travel Snapshot TV and BlackTree on TV. She is also an active travel blogger.

13. Hanan Tarq (1994)

Movie Actress

Ethopian actress who is known for her appearances in both films and television dramas. She is best recognized for her role as Sara in the 2015 film YeFikir Kal. 

14. Nahom Kassa (1994)

Tv Actor

Best recognized for bringing to life the character of Sam in the CBBC television series Wolfblood. 

15. Fatuma Olhai (1997)

Blogger

Social media sensation most well known for her active posts on her self-titled Tumblr blog. Her audience has also migrated to her Twitter account where she has accumulated more than...

16. Ismail Omar Guelleh (1947)

Politician

Ismail Omar Guelleh is a famous Politician, who was born on November 27, 1947 in Ethiopia. People’s Rally for Progress party member and President of the African Republic of Djibouti....

17. Seteng Ayele (1955)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Representing Israel, he competed in the marathon at the 2008 Olympics, where, at 53 years and 136 days, he was the oldest athlete in the games.

18. Teyba Erkesso (1970)

Runner

Ethiopian road and cross-country runner who earned the first gold medal of her career at the 2002 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. She is also the winner of notable running...

19. Selamawit Shiferaw (1992)

Instagram Star

Social media star who is widely known for her _Selam Instagram account. She has gained popularity there for her fashion modeling photos.

20. Negash Ali (1990)

Rapper

Songwriter who released three albums after being signed to Warner Chappell Music. In 2011, he released the single 'My House 2.0,' featuring Brandon Beal and Negash Ali.

21. Prinssi Jusuf (1990)

Rapper

Finnish rapper who has become known for hit singles like "Nauhat Auki" and "Ne Näkee Meijät Kaukaa." He was also a member of the rap group Pastorit, stylized as PSRT. 

22. Faven Liuget (1990)

Reality Star

Cast member on the E! Network reality series WAGS Miami who would also work as a fashion designer for Maceoo. She joined the series in season 2.

23. Oly Motu (1998)

YouTube Star

Ethiopian-Canadian YouTuber who has earned a subscriber base totaling more than 30,000 with his pranks, stunts, challenges and more. 

24. Zohar Zemiro (1977)

Runner

Israeli marathon runner who competed for Israel at the 2012 Summer Olympics, but did not medal.

25. Alia K (1999)

Music Producer

Singer known for her soulful style, which is often compared to Amy Winehouse. 

26. Alia Kadir (1999)

Instagram Star

Ethiopian vocalist, activist and content producer who became a curator for a collective known as Art Hoe. She earned additional recognition through her Instagram page where she posts selfies and...

27. Naomi Wadler (2006)

Activist

Activist who is best known for her moving speeches about gun violence. She first gained recognition when she organized a walkout at her elementary school. 

28. Jude Miller (2006)

YouTube Star

Famous as one of the adopted children featured prominently on THE MILLER FAM YouTube channel. His family's adventures, vlogs, and challenges have helped them amass more than 700,000 subscribers. 

29. Yeshi Esayias (1985)

Ethiopian Long-distance Runner

Yeshi Esayias Tessema is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in marathon races. Her personal best for the distance is 2:24:06 hours. She has won races in Ottawa and Montreal...

30. Fatuma Sado (1991)

Ethiopian Marathon Runner

uma Sado Dergo is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in marathon races. She has a personal best of 2:26:09 hours and has won marathons in Hamburg Los Angeles and...

31. Yemane Tsegay (1985)

Ethiopian Marathon Runner

Yemane Adhane Tsegay is an Ethiopian long distance runner who specialises in the marathon. He won the 2012 Rotterdam Marathon with a personal best time of 2:04:48 hours. He has...

32. Girma Tolla (1975)

Ethiopian Long-distance Runner

Girma Tolla is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race having previously concentrated on the 10000 metres.

33. Mihret Abebe (1988)

Miss Ethiopia

Mihret Abebe is an Ethiopian beauty queen. She represented Ethiopia in Miss World 2007 in Sanya China. She did not advance to the semifinals of the pageant.

34. Lishan Dula (1987)

Bahraini-ethiopian Runner

Lishan Dula Gemechu is a long-distance runner for Bahrain. She competed in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics placing 62nd with a time of 2:36:20.

35. Shitaye Eshete (1990)

Ethiopian-born Long-distance Run

Shitaye Eshete Habtegebrel is an Ethiopian-born long-distance runner who competes internationally for Bahrain. She first began competing for the oil-rich Gulf state in 2009 making her debut at the Asian...

36. Atsede Baysa (1987)

Ethiopian Marathon Runner

Atsede Baysa Tesema also known as Atsede Bayisa is an Ethiopian long distance runner who specialises in road running events. She has won the Chicago Marathon and Paris Marathon twice...

37. Belaynesh Fikadu (1987)

Ethiopian Long-distance Runner

Belaynesh Fikadu is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in road running competitions. She represented her country at the African Championships in Athletics in 2008 coming fourth.

38. Desta Girma Tadesse (1987)

Kenyan Distance Runner

Desta Girma Tadesse is a female long-distance runner from Ethiopia. Her personal best is 2:31:44 achieved at 2013 Mumbai Marathon. In 2013 she also reached her personal best in half...

39. Sultan Haydar (1985)

Ethiopian-born Athlete Running F

Sultan Haydar is an Ethiopian-born Turkish female long-distance runner. The 170 cm tall athlete at 55 kg is a member of Enkaspor where she is coached by Nikola Borić. Born...

40. Seyoum Tesfaye (1989)

unknow

Seyoum Tesfaye is a Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as a Defender for Dedebit F. C..

41. Berhanu Girma (1986)

Ethiopian Road Running Athlete

Berhanu Girma Degefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in road running events. His personal best for the marathon is 2:06:09 hours and he was the 2012 winner of...

42. Natnael Zeleke (1995)

Association Football Player

Natnael Zeleke is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on April 30, 1995 in Ethiopia. In August 2014, coach Mariano Barreto, invited him to be a part of...

43. Sossina M. Haile (1966)

Scientist

Sossina M. Haile is a famous Scientist, who was born on July 28, 1966 in United States. Sossina M. Haile (Ge’ez: ሶስና ሃይሌ , born July 28, 1966) is an...

44. Tegegne Bezabeh (1941)

Athletics Competitor

Tegegne Bezabeh is a famous Athletics Competitor, who was born on September 9, 1941 in Ethiopia. According to Astrologers, Tegegne Bezabeh's zodiac sign is Capricorn.

45. Zekiros Adanech (1982)

Athletics Competitor

Zekiros Adanech is a famous Athletics Competitor, who was born on March 26, 1982 in Ethiopia. Zekiros Adanech (Ethiopian: ዘኪሮስ አዳነች; born 26 March 1982) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner....

46. Zohar Zimro (1977)

Athletics Competitor

Zohar Zimro is a famous Athletics Competitor, who was born on June 15, 1977 in Israel. His debut was a 23rd place at the Berlin Marathon in 2:23:48. According to...

47. Ayele Seteng (1955)

Celebrity

Ayele Seteng is a famous Celebrity, who was born on April 11, 1955 in Ethiopia. According to Astrologers, Ayele Seteng's zodiac sign is Aries.
Ayele Seteng (born 11 April 1955) is...

48. Getnet Wale (2000)

Runner

Getnet Wale is a famous Runner, who was born on July 16, 2000 in Ethiopia. According to Astrologers, Getnet Wale's zodiac sign is Cancer.
Getnet Wale Bayabl (born 16 July 2000)...

49. Selemon Barega (2000)

Athletics Competitor

Selemon Barega is a famous Athletics Competitor, who was born on January 20, 2000 in Ethiopia. Selemon Barega Shirtaga (born 20 January 2000) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes...

50. Vahe Tilbian (1980)

Singer

Vahe Tilbian is a famous Singer, who was born on February 17, 1980 in Ethiopia. Vahe was born and raised in Ethiopia. Both his parents (Garo Tilbian and Ani Aslanian)...