1. Papis Loveday (1977)

Model

Senegalese model and entrepreneur. He founded the champagne, clothing, and fragrance brand Papis Loveday in 2011. He was one of the most booked black male models of the world from...

2. Blaise Diagne (1872)

Politician

He became the first black African to hold a senior position in French government when he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1914.

3. Henri Camara (1977)

Footballer

Senegalese striker who scored over 20 goals in his first two seasons with Panetolikos FC from 2011 to 2013.

4. Papiss Cissé (1985)

Footballer

Senegalese striker who joined Newcastle United in 2012 after spending three seasons with SC Freiburg; became a member of the Senegalese national team in 2009.

5. Cheikhou Kouyaté (1989)

Senegalese Footballer

Senegalese midfielder who was called up to Senegal's first team in 2011 and has been chosen to play for his country at tournaments like the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2015...

6. Tacko Fall (1995)

Basketball Player

7'6" center who became one of the most intriguing recruits in the high school class of 2015. He played college basketball at the University of Central Florida. 

7. Idrissa Gueye (1989)

Senegalese Footballer

Soccer player from Senegal who is best known for being a member of the Paris Saint-Germain football team. He has also been a member of the national Senegal soccer team.

8. Aïssa Maïga (1975)

French Actor

Senegalese-French movie actress. Her credits include roles in a French film noir titled Diamant 13; a French thriller called Cache; and an Italian romantic movie titled Bianco e Nero.

9. Mariama Bâ (1929)

Senegalese Writer

Senegalese feminist author whose novels focus on the plight of African women. Her notable works include So Long a Letter and Scarlet Song.

10. Safi Faye (1943)

Ethnologist And Film Director

Ethnologist and filmmaker who was the first woman from Sub-Saharan Africa to direct a commercial feature film.

11. Rama Yade (1976)

French Politician

French LGBT activist who served as the Secretary of State for Human Rights from 2007 to 2010. She is a high-ranking member of France's Radical party.

12. Cathy Guetta (1963)

Family Member

Senegalese socialite who became known as the wife of singer David Guetta.

13. Mame Biram Diouf (1987)

Senegalese Footballer

Forward who has represented his native Senegal at tournaments like the 2015 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. At the club level, he has competed for the likes of Manchester United, ...

14. Lory Money (1978)

World Music Singer

World music singer who is known for his popular rap music and for releasing the hit singles "100 Montage Lory Money" and "Lory Puigdemoney". He is also known for being...

15. Abdoulaye Faye (1978)

Footballer

Defenseman who joined Hull City in 2012 and spent 8 years with the Senegalese national team.

16. Patrice Evra (1981)

Professional Footballer

Attacker who joined the French national team in 2004 and became the captain in 2010. He played for Manchester United from 2006-2014; he later would play for Juventus and Marseille. 

17. Thione Seck (1955)

Senegalese Singer

Senegalese singer of the mbalax genre who formed the band Raam Daan.

18. Yacine Diop (1995)

Basketball Player

Senegalese basketball forward who played college hoops for both the University of Pittsburgh Panthers and the University of Louisville Cardinals. She took part in the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup with the Senegal national...

19. DeSagana Diop (1982)

Senegalese Basketball Player

Senegalese center who began his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2001.

20. Eric Traore (1970)

Soccer Player

Forward who made his professional debut in 2002 with ASC Jeanne d'Arc and joined ASC Diaraf in 2011.

21. Lea Soukeyna (1992)

Instagram Star

Social media starlet who is famous for her leasndiaye Instagram account. She has gained massive popularity for her fashion and bikini modeling alongside high-end lifestyle photoblogging. 

22. Anna Diop (1988)

TV Actress

Senegal-born American actress who made a name for herself playing Rose Arvale in The Messengers and Nicole Carter in 24: Legacy. She would also go on to join the cast of the 2018...

23. Doomams (1983)

Rapper

Senegalese-French rapper known for being a member of the French rap group Sexion D'Assaut. He embarked on a solo career after they disbanded in 2013, but the group announced they...

24. Marc Lièvremont (1968)

Former French Rugby Union Footba

Retired flanker was the head coach of France's national team from 2007 to 2001.

25. Wally Seck (1985)

Reggae Singer

Senegalese reggae singer who is known for tracks like "Faramareen" and "Alhamdou lilah". he has released albums such as Live au penc mi and Voglio. 

26. Patrick Vieira (1976)

Footbaler

French midfielder who captained Arsenal in several FA Cup tournaments. He was a member of the French national team from 1997 to 2009.

27. Tom Frager (1977)

Songwriter

French pop singer and songwriter who is known for being a member of the group Gwayav'. He is best recognized for his French hit single "Lady Melody" as well as...

28. MC Solaar (1969)

Chadian Singer

French jazz rap artist who released his 8th album, Magnum 567, in 2011.

29. Gaston Mendy (1985)

Senegalese Footballer

Gaston Xavier Mendy is a Senegalese-Guinea-Bissauan footballer who currently plays for Universitatea Cluj.

30. Dino Djiba (1985)

Senegalese Footballer

Dino Djiba is a Senegalese-French football midfielder who currently plays for Panserraikos F. C..

31. Moustapha Bayal Sall (1985)

Senegalese Footballer

Moustapha Bayal Sall is a Senegalese football central defender who currently plays for AS Saint-Étienne. He joined the Ligue 1 club during the summer of 2006 from Senegalese club US...

32. Qasem Burhan (1985)

Qatari Footballer

Qasem Abdulhamed Burhan is a Qatari footballer. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Al Gharrafa. He is of Senegalese origin.

33. Pape Habib Sow (1985)

Senegalese Footballer

Pape Habib Sow is a Senegalese footballer who plays for Elazığspor in the Süper Lig as a defensive midfielder.

34. Pape Abdou Camara (1991)

Senegalese Footballer

Pape Abdou Camara is a Senegalese footballer who currently plays for French club Valenciennes in Ligue 1.

35. Alessio Galasso (1974)

French Rugby Union Player

Alessio Galasso is a French rugby player. Galasso was born in Dakar Senegal. He played for Toulon Montferrand Bath Rugby Castres and SU Agen at prop. He earned his first...

36. Remond Mendy (1985)

Footballer

Remond Macougne Mendy is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a striker for Hønefoss.

37. El-Hadji Arona Niang (1985)

Senegalese Footballer

El-Hadji Arona Niang is a Senegalese professional football player. Currently he plays in the Championnat de France amateur for US Albi. He played on the professional level in Ligue 2...

38. Macoumba Kandji (1985)

Senegalese Footballer

Macoumba Kandji is a Senegalese footballer who currently plays for HJK Helsinki in the premier division of Finnish football Veikkausliiga.

39. Fary Faye (1974)

Senegalese Footballer

s a Senegalese professional footballer who plays for Boavista F. C. in Portugal as a striker. He spent most of his professional career in Portugal most notably with Beira-Mar. At...

40. Ameth Fall (1991)

Senegalese Footballer

Ameth Fall is an Senegalese footballer who currently plays for Rimini in the Italian Lega Pro Seconda Divisione on loan from Catania.

41. Tidiane Dia (1985)

Senegalese Footballer

Tidiane Dia is a Senegalese football player.

42. Djibril Diawara (1975)

Footballer

Djibril Diawara is a retired French-Senegalese footballer.

43. Ousmane Diop (1975)

Senegalese Footballer

Ousmane Diop is a retired Senegalese footballer.

44. Abdallah Bah (1975)

Guinean Footballer

Abdallah Bah is a retired Guinean footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. During his professional career Bah played with no impact whatsoever in France Spain England and the United States....

45. Leyti N'Diaye (1985)

Senegalese Footballer

Leyti N'Diaye is a Senegalese footballer who has played for Olympique de Marseille.

46. Mouhammad Faye (1985)

Senegalese Professional Basketba

Mouhammad Faye is a Senegalese professional basketball player for Panelefsiniakos of the Greek Basket League.

47. Lamine Diatta (1975)

Footballer

Lamine Diatta is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a defender.

48. Victor Mendy (1981)

Footballer

Victor Mendy is a French-Senegalese footballer who plays for Gabala as a striker. Previously Mendy has played in Turkey for Bucaspor and in France for Villemomble Sports Paris FC FC...

49. Babacar Camara (1981)

Basketball Player

Babacar Camara is a Senegalese professional basketball player. He currently plays for Lechugueros de León in Mexico.

50. Penda Ly (1991)

Miss Universe 2012 Contestant

Penda Ly is Senegal beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Senegal 2012.