1. Gary Ballance (1989)

Cricket Player

Left-handed batsman and right-handed leg-break bowler who played for the Mid West Rhinos from 2010 to 2012 after previously playing for Derbyshire and Yorkshire.

2. Brendan Galloway (1996)

Footballer

Soccer defender who is best known for his tenure with the English Premier League club Everton. He began his tenure there in 2014 after signing a five-year contract earlier that...

3. Mathira (1989)

Model

Zimbabwean-Pakistani model, singer, and actress who has hosted a late-night show called Love Indicator on Vibe TV. She has also appeared in Bollywood films like Young Malang and Main Hoon...

4. Ammara Brown (1988)

Pop Singer

Zimbabwean singer and dancer who is known for the dance floor singles "Svoto," "Mafaro" and "Kure Kure." She was previously a member of Andy Brown's band The Storm.

5. Brendan Taylor (1986)

Zimbabwean Cricketer

Zimbabwean batsman considered to be one of the best in the country's history. He scored more than 5,000 ODI runs for his country and set a Zimbabwean record with eight...

6. David Pithey (1936)

South African Cricketer

Versatile player who played test cricket for South Africa from 1963 to 1967. 

7. Michael Gibbs (1937)

Sound

Jazz composer and musician known for incorporating rock music into his arrangements. His career took off in the 1970s with his self-titled debut album.

8. Luke Steyn (1993)

Zimbabwean Alpine Skier

Alpine skier who made his Olympic debut at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi.

9. King Gryph (1969)

YouTube Star

YouTube sensation who uploads sports game content from video games such as FIFA, NBA 2K, Madden and MLB The Show. He has more than 320,000 subscribers.

10. Edward Sad (1995)

YouTube Star

French social media personality who has gained fame for his self-titled YouTube channel. He has earned more than 55 million views for his story times, challenges, and tags. 

11. Benjani Mwaruwari (1978)

Zimbabwean Footballer

Zimbabwean striker who began his professional career with the Jomo Cosmos in 1999. He joined the Bidvest Wits in 2013 after spending a season each with the Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth...

12. Oliver Mtukudzi (1952)

Reggae Singer

Zimbabwean musician and singer whose unique musical style, a blend of various other styles, is known as Tuku Music.

13. Tongayi Chirisa (1970)

Movie Actor

Actor who is best known for his role in the 2020 film Palm Springs. He has also appeared on several television series including iZombie, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Crusoe, and Consequences. 

14. Simon Chimbetu (1955)

Zimbabwean Musician

Zimbabwean guitarist, vocalist, and composer who was a founding member of the band Orchestra Dendera Kings.

15. Pokello Nare (1985)

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur and socialite who rose to fame after appearing on Big Brother Africa - The Chase. She owns a shoe company called Pink Bottoms and has over 1.2 million followers on...

16. Barry Hilton (1970)

Comedian

South African standup comedian, actor, television personality and motivational speaker. He blends satire with observational and physical comedy. 

17. Flint Bedrock (1985)

Rapper

Singer-songwriter, rapper, music producer and entrepreneur whose 2011 debut single "Dreamer" established him in the industry when it became a global success.

18. Tendai Mtawarira (1985)

South African Rugby Union Player

Loosehead prop from Zimbabwe; joined the Natal Sharks in Super Rugby in 2008.

19. Kirsty Coventry (1983)

Swimmer

Olympic swimmer who won three medals, including one gold, at the 2004 Summer games, and four more in Beijing in 2008.

20. Kevin Ullyett (1972)

Zimbabwean Tennis Player

Doubles player who won the 2005 Australian Open doubles tournament and the 2001 US Open doubles title.

21. Thom Evans (1985)

Scottish Rugby Union Player

Former rugby player who played internationally and in rugby union from 2004 to 2010. He retired following a catastrophic back injury which required months of physical rehabilitation.

22. Moe Makaya (1992)

Instagram Star

Glamour model and actress who rose to fame as an Instagram sensation. She won Revolution salon, an award for black hair magazine January 2014.

23. Robert Marawa (1973)

Radio Host

South African broadcast radio and television personality who is best known for hosting Metro FM's 083 Sports at 6. He is also recognized for having assumed hosting duties of the SuperSport...

24. Mona Monyane (1990)

TV Actress

Popular television and film actress who is best known for her performance as Dr. Nthabeleng on the series Muvhango. In 2017, she was cast in the feature film Kalushi: The Story of Solomon...

25. Khama Billiat (1990)

Soccer Player

Zimbabwean wing player and striker who is known for his time in the South African Premier Soccer League. He has risen to prominence for his play with the Mamoledi Sundowns,...

26. Graeme Hick (1966)

English Cricketer

Set a record for most professional cricket matches of any type played, scored over 40,000 first-class runs, and played for Worcestershire from 1984 to 2008.

27. Dr. Caroline Leaf (1963)

Doctor

Cognitive neuroscientist who is known for specializing in metacognitive and cognitive neuropsychology. She focuses on the science of thought techniques and utilizes neuroplasticity of the brain to present changes in...

28. Olinda Chapel (1983)

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur and reality TV personality who rose to fame after launching a service called Gain Health Care that provided the recruitment of professionals for the health sector. She also ran a...

29. Hamilton Masakadza (1983)

Zimbabwean Cricketer

Right-handed batsman who is notable for being the first Zimbabwean cricketer to reach a number of milestones, including becoming the first black Zimbabwean to score a first-class century. He has...

30. Tatenda Taibu (1983)

Zimbabwean Cricketer

Cricketer who is primarily a wicketkeeper and right-handed batsman and occasionally bowls right arm off-spin, debuted for the Zimbabwe national team in 2001.

31. Sindisiwe van Zyl (1976)

Doctor

African physician and media personality who became recognized for hosting Sidebar with Sindi on Johannesburg's Kaya FM radio. She is known for informing the public about HIV and mental health-related topics.

32. Chris Hoffman (1981)

TV Actor

Television actor well known for his role as Park in Backstage. He was also seen in the 2007 series Saints & Sinners as Simon Pierce.

33. Paula Newby-Fraser (1962)

Zimbabwean Triathlete

Triathlete and duathlete who won eight Ironman World Championships over a span of 11 years in the 1980s and 1990s.

34. Sean Ervine (1982)

Cricketer

All-rounder who made his test debut for Zimbabwe in a 2003 match against England.

35. Grant Flower (1970)

Cricketer

Former cricketer who is widely considered one of the greatest Zimbabwean cricketers of all time. He was captain of the Zimbabwean national team and played with them at the 1996,...

36. Stuart Carlisle (1972)

Zimbabwean Cricketer

Stuart Vance Carlisle is a Zimbabwean former cricketer who played 37 Tests and 111 One Day Internationals for Zimbabwe. He was also temporarily the captain of the Zimbabwe cricket team...

37. Dale Benkenstein (1974)

Cricketer

Dale Martin Benkenstein is a former South African cricketer and all-rounder and currently first-team coach at Hampshire.

38. Forster Mutizwa (1985)

Zimbabwean Cricketer

ster Mutizwa is a Zimbabwean cricketer. He is a lower middle-order batsman and wicket-keeper. He was first called up to the national team for a tour of Bangladesh and subsequently...

39. Takudzwa Ngwenya (1985)

American Rugby Union Player

Takudzwa Ngwenya is a rugby union player who plays on the wing for the United States national rugby union team and French power Biarritz. He made his mark in the...

40. Prosper Utseya (1985)

Zimbabwean Cricketer

Prosper Utseya is a Zimbabwean cricketer. Rising from the ranks of township cricket in Harare's Highfield suburb he attended Churchill High School thanks to Zimbabwe Cricket Union scholarships. He bowls...

41. Patrick Daka (1975)

Zimbabwean Footballer

Patrick Daka is an Zimbabwean footballer who last played for Charlotte Eagles in the USL Second Division.

42. Bradley Pritchard (1985)

Footballer

Bradley Pritchard is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic as a midfielder. He previously played for Nuneaton Borough Hartley De Sales Tamworth and Hayes & Yeading United.

43. Timothy Jones (cyclist) (1975)

Road Bicycle Racer

Timothy Jones is a Zimbabwean professional road racing cyclist. He has raced in Europe for ten years for Amore E Vita Mobilvetta Mercury Domina Vacanze and Tenax professional cycling teams....

44. Lincoln Zvasiya (1991)

Footballer

Lincoln Zvasiya is a Zimbabwean international footballer who plays for Greek side OFI Crete on loan from Kaizer Chiefs as a defender.

45. Harlington Shereni (1975)

Zimbabwean Footballer

Harlington Shereni is a former Zimbabwean football midfielder.

46. Gavin Ewing (1981)

Zimbabwean Cricketer

Gavin Mackie Ewing is a Zimbabwean cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and bowls a right-arm offbreak. As a teenager he spent a short time at Potchefstroom Boys High in...

47. Brian Dzingai (1981)

Zimbabwean Sprinter

Brian Dzingai is a Zimbabwean Olympic sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres He ran to his personal best time of 20. 12 seconds in June 2004 in Austin Texas....

48. Ryan Butterworth (1981)

Cricketer

Ryan Eric Butterworth is a Zimbabwean cricketer who plays for the Mashonaland Eagles. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler and is described as a batting all-rounder....

49. Makosi Musambasi (1980)

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50. Ropa Garise (1986)

Zimbabwean Supermodel

Ropafadzai Garise is a Zimbabwean model and pageant choreographer. According to Intstyles she is one of the most successful Zimbabwean models in the world by scooping the inaugural Miss Global...