1. Dully Sykes (1980)

Magician

Musician in Bongo Flava who has won two Tanzania Music Awards.

2. Juma Mussa (1989)

R&b Singer

R&B singer and founder of the East African music group Wakacha, who are known for hits such as "Facebook Gal" and "Here We Go." He is also popular as a...

3. Marin Hinkle (1966)

American Actor

She became known for playing Judith Harper-Melnick on the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men.

4. Hasheem Thabeet (1987)

Tanzanian Basketball Player

Tanzanian-born 7'3" center who was a standout defender and rebounder at the University of Connecticut before being selected 2nd overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.

5. Aunty Ezekiel (1986)

TV Actress

Tanzanian actress who is best known for her roles in Prison Revenge, Pumba Jungu La Urithi, and Eyes on Me. She has also made appearances in Siku Za Majaribu, I...

6. Brigitte Alfred Lyimo (1994)

Pageant Contestant

Beauty queen who's used her pageant platform to advocate for those with albinism. She has over 90,000 followers on Instagram.

7. Chipo Chung (1977)

TV Actress

Actress and activist who's known for playing Mary Magdalene on the mini-series A.D. The Bible Continues. She also appeared as Vivian on the drama series Camelot in 2011. She co-founded the charity SAFE-Kenya, she...

8. Herieth Paul (1995)

Model

Tanzanian print and runway model who became known as the face of Maybelline as their New York brand ambassador. She has appeared in editorials worldwide such as Elle Canada, Vogue...

9. Romeo Jones (1985)

Family Member

Most well known as the brother of renowned singer Diamond Platnumz. He is also a popular DJ known as DJ Romy for Wasafi.com. 

10. Nisha Nayar (1972)

TV Actress

Television actress known for starring as Elaine in the BAFTA-nominated children's series The Story of Tracy Beaker. She is also well-recognized for her appearances in legendary series Doctor Who in...

11. Masoud Kipanya (1972)

Cartoonist

Cartoonist who is known for his political commentary on different events throughout Tanzania. He shares his illustration works featuring his iconic characters through Instagram for his over 1.9 million followers. 

12. Mose Iyobo (1992)

Dancer

Dancer, choreographer and social media sensation who gives his fans a glimpse behind-the-scenes of his personal and professional life on Instagram. He earned more than 3.2 million followers.

13. Mbwana Samatta (1992)

Soccer Player

Tanzanian soccer player who gained fame playing striker for the Belgian team Genk as well as the Tanzanian National Team.

14. Diamond Platnumz (1989)

Pop Singer

Known for such hit singles as "Number One" and "Kamwambie," this Afropop and Bongo Flava (hip-hop and R&B) vocalist received a total of fifteen awards at Tanzania Music Awards ceremonies...

15. Wema Sepetu (1988)

Tanzanian Beauty Pageant Winner

Tanzanian actress and model who rose to prominence when she was named Miss Tanzania in 2006. She then went on to pursue a career in film.

16. Rachel Luttrell (1971)

Actress

Actress who played Teyla Emmagan on sci-fi television series Stargate Atlantis.

17. Muhoozi Kainerugaba (1974)

Ugandan Army Commander

Muhoozi Kainerugaba is a Brigadier in the Uganda People's Defence Force. He is the Commander of the Special Forces Group which contains the unit known as Presidential Guard Brigade responsible...

18. Professor Jay (1975)

Tanzanian Hip Hop Artist

Joseph Haule popularly known as Professor Jay is a Tanzanian hip hop artist. He is one of the prominent representants of the Bongo Flava Tanzanian hip hop subgenre which mixes...

19. Nelly Kamwelu (1991)

Tanzanian Model

Nelly Alexandra Kamwelu is a Tanzanian model and beauty queen who won the Miss Universe Tanzania and Miss Southern Africa International titles in 2011. She represented her country in Miss...

20. Betty Boniphace (1993)

Tanzanian Model

Betty Boniphace is a Dar-es-Salaam born beauty queen who won the title of Miss Universe Tanzania 2013 on 27 September 2013. She represented her country at the 2013 Miss...

21. Maria Wasti (1980)

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22. Winfrida Dominic (1993)

Tanzanian Model

Dominic is a Tanzania beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2012 and represented her country at the 2012 Miss Universe. She was also supposed to represent Tanzania...

23. Fiona Richardson (1966)

Australian Politician

Catherine Alison Richardson Australian Labor Party politician is the current member for the electorate of Northcote.

24. Erasto Nyoni (1988)

Tanzanian Footballer

Erasto Edward Nyoni is a Tanzanian footballer. He currently plays for Azam FC club from Tanzania.

25. Juma Jabu (1988)

Tanzanian Footballer

Juma Jabu is a Tanzanian footballer. He plays club football for Simba SCTemplate:As of? and international football for the Tanzania national football team.

26. Irene Uwoya (1988)

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27. Rashid Chidi Gumbo (1988)

Footballer

Rashid Chidi Gumbo is a Tanzanian football midfield who plays for Young Africans S. C..

28. Omari Kimweri (1982)

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Omari Idd Kimweri is a Tanzanian-Australian boxer. Omari Kimweri was born in Dar es Salaam Tanzania on 22 September 1982. He is 150 cm in height and fights as a...

29. Joe Daniel (1954)

Canadian Politician

Joe Daniel is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Don Valley East as a...

30. Abdur Raheem Green (1962)

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Abdur Raheem Green is a British Muslim convert who is known in some Muslim communities for his work in Dawah both in televised formal settings and informal contexts such as...

31. Yasmin Ratansi (1951)

Canadian Politician

Yasmin Ratansi is a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Don Valley East in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2011. She is a member of the...

32. Ronald Jumeau (1957)

Seychellois Diplomat And Politic

Ronald Jean Jumeau is a Seychellois political figure and diplomat. He held various ministerial positions in the government from 1998 to 2007 and has been Permanent Representative of the Seychelles...

33. Keith Scholey (1957)

British Television Producer

Keith Scholey is a British producer of nature documentaries for television and cinema and a former television executive. He co-directed African Cats and Bears with Alastair Fothergill for Disneynature. He...

34. Salum Swedi (1980)

Tanzanian Footballer

Salum Swedi is a Tanzanian footballer who plays club football for Azam FC. On 19 February 2010 he has announced his retirement from international football.

35. Augustine Mahiga (1945)

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Augustine Philip Mahiga is a Tanzanian diplomat. He previously served as the Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the United Nations and later as the UN Special Representative and Head of...

36. Renatus Boniface Njohole (1980)

Tanzanian Footballer

Renatus Boniface Njohole is a Tanzanian footballer who plays club football for FC Bavois.

37. Ally Kleist Sykes (Unknow)

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38. Maneno Oswald (1970)

Tanzanian Boxer

Maneno Oswald is a Tanzanian super-middleweight boxer.

39. Martin Kolikoli (1989)

Tanzanian Basketball Player

Martin Kolikoli also known as Martin Ndunguru is a Tanzanian professional basketball player for Pazi Basketball Team in Tanzania. He is 6'2 tall and weighs 189 lbs. Martin has grown...

40. Mesen Selekta (1989)

Tanzanian Musician

Jerry Boniface known by the alias Mesen Selekta known by his stage name Mesen is a Tanzanian record producer rapper and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of...

41. Mrisho Ngasa (1989)

Footballer

Mrisho Khalfani Ngasa is a Tanzanian footballer who plays club football for Young Africans and is also a member of the Tanzania national team.

42. Nahreel (1989)

Tanzanian Musician

Emmanuel Mkono known by his stage name Nahreel is a Tanzanian record producer rapper and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of Nahreel Entertainment. Nahreel was co-founder and...

43. Ivo Mapunda (1984)

Tanzanian Footballer

Ivo Philip Mapunda is a Tanzanian football goalkeeper who plays for Simba SC.

44. Hilal Hemed Hilal (1995)

Swimmer

Hilal Hemed Hilal is a Tanzanian swimmer. He competed in the 50 m butterfly 50 m 100 m freestyle 50 m 100 m backstroke and 50 m breaststroke events at...