1. Kaaris (1980)

Rapper

Known for his 2013 debut album Or Noir, which peaked at #3 on French music charts, this rapper also released a popular 2012 street album titled Z.E.R.O.

2. Didier Zokora (1980)

Ivorian Footballer

Defensive midfielder who appeared in 122 matches for Racing Genk from 2000 to 2004 and began his long tenure with the Ivory Coast national team in 2000.

3. DJ Arafat (1986)

DJ

Ange Didier Houon, otherwise known by his stage names DJ Arafat or Arafat Muana, was a DJ and singer renowned for producing Coupé-Décalé music.

4. Claude Bourgeois (1993)

Rapper

Known by the stage name Ash Kidd, he is a rapper and self-proclaimed beat-maker known for the 2017 EP MILA 809. 

5. Didier Drogba (1978)

Footballer

Striker who was the first African-born player to score 100 goals in the English Premier League and became one of the top scorers in the history of Chelsea soccer. 

6. Seydou Doumbia (1987)

Soccer Player

Forward who played for CSKA Moscow from 2010-2015; he joined Basel on loan in 2016. He was also a member of the Ivory Coast national team from 2008 to 2014.

7. Johan Djourou (1987)

Swiss Footballer

Defender known for his versatility and pace who made his first professional appearance for Arsenal in 2004 and debuted internationally for Switzerland in 2006.

8. Max Gradel (1987)

Professional Footballer

Winger/forward who joined Saint-Etienne in 2011 after spending a year with Leeds United. He became a member of the Ivory Coast national team in 2011.

9. Serge Beynaud (1987)

World Music Singer

Ivorian singer who is known for songs like "Remanbélé" and "Okeninkpin." The music video for his song "Mawa Naya" has amassed over three million views on YouTube.

10. Ema Lohoues (1986)

Movie Actress

Ivorian actress who is best known for her role as Akissi in the 2013 film Villa Karayib. 

11. Abdel-Kader Keita (1981)

Soccer Player

Professional football player who is known for his work as a winger for the Ivory Coast national team. He is also known for his work with the club Al-Sadd where...

12. Siaka Tiéné (1982)

Ivorian Footballer

Left back who has risen to fame for his international club career, including for Paris Saint-Germain between 2010-2013. He contributed to the club that won the 2012-2013 Ligue 1 title. 

13. Igor Lolo (1982)

Ivorian Footballer

Defender who joined FC Rostov in 2013 after spending two years with Kuban Krasnodar. He became a member of Ivory Coast's national team in 2008.

14. Bambadjan Bamba (1982)

American Actor

Ivorian actor notable for his performances on high-profile series including The Sopranos, Grey's Anatomy, ER, and Law & Order. He also had a regular role as Young Wyclef Jean in Wyclef in...

15. Ali Traoré (1985)

French Basketball Player

French-Ivorian center known for his play throughout European leagues, where he was a three-time French league All-Star between 2007 and 2010. He signed with French team Limoges CSP in 2015.

16. Wilfried Zaha (1992)

Footballer

Winger and striker who joined Manchester United in 2013 after spending three seasons with Crystal Palace; became a member of the English national team in 2012. He began playing for...

17. Jores Okore (1992)

Footballer

Soccer player from Ivory Coast who has gained attention as a membe Premiere League teams like Aston Villa. He has competed for the Danish national team at tournaments like the...

18. Claudia Tagbo (1973)

Actor Comedian

Ivorian actress who is known for her comedic roles and television appearances. She is best recognized for having starred as Ebene on the 2015 series I'm All Yours and Brigitte...

19. Josey (1990)

World Music Singer

Ivorian singer who has won fans around the world for her unique blend of afro-zouk, R&B and Congolese rumba styles. She is most famous for danceable hits like "Diplome," "Koba"...

20. Zeynab Abib (1975)

World Music Singer

Beninese singer who first tasted fame after the release of her 2002 world music album Intori. She went on to be named Best Female Artist in West Africa at the...

21. Emmanuel Eboué (1983)

Footballer

Defender who won a Super Kupa in 2012 and 2013 as a member of Galatasaray and joined Ivory Coast's national team in 2004.

22. Asalfo Traore (1979)

World Music Singer

Ivory Coast singer who is best recognized for his solo works as well as for being the lead singer of the group Magic System. He is also known for being...

23. Arthur Boka (1983)

Ivorian Footballer

Left back who joined Malaga in 2014 after appearing in 154 matches for VfB Stuttgart from 2006 to 2014. He joined the Ivory Coast national team in 2004.

24. Boubacar Barry (1979)

Ivorian Footballer

Longtime Ivorian national team goalkeeper who was called up for the 2006 World Cup and started in all three matches in 2010 World Cup.

25. Thierry Dusautoir (1981)

French Rugby Union Player

Rugby union player who competed as a blindside flanker for Stade Toulouse from 2006 until his retirement in 2017. He was a French international who represented his home country at multiple...

26. Nelson Évora (1984)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Winner of the gold medal in the triple jump at the 2008 Olympic Games, he also won a gold at the 2007 World Championships.

27. Alexandre Tokpa (1985)

Ivorian Footballer

Alexandre Tokpa is an Ivorian footballer. He lased played as a midfielder for KRC Mechelen in Belgium.

28. Mekeme Tamla Ladji (1985)

Ivorian Footballer

Mekeme Tamla Ladji simply known as Zito is an Ivorian football player. Currently he plays in Maccabi Petah Tikva. Tamla previously played for K. S. K. Beveren in the Belgian...

29. Bassilia Sakanoko (1985)

Ivorian Footballer

Bássalia Sakañokó is an from Ivorian football player who plays for Géants Athois as a forward.

30. Christian Kouakou (1991)

Ivorian Footballer

Christian Kouakou Yao is a Côte d'Ivoire footballer currently playing for Tours FC in French Ligue 2.

31. Blaise Kouassi (1974)

Ivorian Footballer

Blaise Koffi Kouassi is a former Côte d'Ivoire football defender who currently works as Team chef of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team.

32. Jacques Tioye (1985)

Ivorian Footballer

Jacques Samy Tioye is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Sombat FC.

33. Christian Manfredini (1975)

Ivorian Footballer

Christian José Manfredini Sisostri known as Christian Manfredini is an Ivorian-Italian footballer of Agropoli.

34. Bakari Koné (1981)

Ivorian Footballer

Bakari Koné is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Qatar Stars League club Umm Salal as a winger.

35. Aristide Benoît Zogbo (1981)

Ivorian Footballer

Aristide Benoît Zogbo is an Ivorian football goalkeeper.

36. Hervé Lamizana (1981)

French Basketball Player

Hervé Mamadou Lamizana is an Ivorian professional basketball player who also has French citizenship. He recently played for Sichuan Blue Whales from the Chinese Basketball Association.

37. Daba Modibo Keïta (1981)

Malian Taekwondo Practitioners

Daba Modibo Keïta is an Malian Taekwondo athlete. Keïta has competed in international competitions since 1996 and in 2007 became the Heavyweight division 2007 World Taekwondo Champion in Beijing and...

38. Tiassé Koné (1981)

Ivorian Footballer

Tiassé Koné is an ivorian international football goalkeeper currently playing for Issia Wazi.

39. Éric Tapé (1981)

French Basketball Player

Didier Éric Tapé is a French–Côte d'Ivoire basketball player who currently plays with Stade Rodez Aveyron in France. He is a longtime member of the Côte d'Ivoire national basketball team...

40. Abdul Kader Keïta (1981)

Ivorian Footballer

Abdel-Kader Keïta is an Ivorian professional football player who plays for Budapest Honvéd FC. Keïta also plays as a winger for the Ivory Coast national football team. Like the Touré...

41. Mariko Daouda (1981)

Ivorian Footballer

Mariko Daouda is an Ivorian footballer.

42. Venceslas Kouassi (1981)

Burkinabe Footballer

Joël Venceslas Kouassi is an Ivorian-born Burkinabé footballer who is currently a free agent.

43. Bakary Saré (1990)

Footballer

Bakary Bouba Saré is a Belgian footballer of Ivorian heritage who plays for UAE side Al Ain.

44. Tiémoko Konaté (1990)

Ivorian Footballer

Tiémoko Konaté is a Ivorian footballer who currently plays in Czech Republic for Sparta Prague. He made his league debut on 1 June 2013 in Gambrinus liga match against FK...

45. Bamba Drissa (1984)

Footballer

Bamba Assouman is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga I club FC Vaslui.

46. Niamien Rodolph Amessan (1990)

Ivorian Footballer

Rodolph Amessan is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a Striker for Ethnikos Achna FC.

47. Murielle Ahouré (1987)

Ivorian Sprinter

Murielle Ahouré is an Ivorian sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 metres. She was a double silver medalist at the 2013 world championships in Moscow. She came second...

48. Fatoumata Samassékou (1987)

Malian Swimmer

umata Samassékou is a swimmer set to compete for Mali at the 2012 Summer Olympics in Women's 50m Freestyle.

49. Hamed Koné (1987)

Ivorian Footballer

Ben Hamed Koné is an Ivorian football player.

50. Abdoulaye Bamba (1990)

Ivorian Footballer

Abdoulaye Bamba is an Ivorian football player who currently plays for French club Dijon in Ligue 2. He plays as a right back and began his career in Italy after...