1. Mustafa Hassanali (1980)

Tanzanian Doctor And Fashion De

Tanzanian fashion designer who has gained fame thanks to having his line available throughout Africa and Italy. His work has been showcased at Cape Town Fashion Week and the Mediterranean...

2. Dully Sykes (1980)

Magician

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

3. Amiya Ally Kiba (2009)

Instagram Star

Amiya Ally Kiba is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on March 26, 2009 in Tanzania. Daughter of Tanzanian recording artist and singer Alikiba. She’s an Instagram star with...

4. Julius Nyerere (1922)

Tanzanian Politician And Writer

Politician who served as the first President of Tanzania from 1961 to 1985. His tenure in office unfortunately led to a diminished economy, systematic corruption, and unavailability of goods.

5. Daniel Owino Misiani (1940)

World Music Singer

Daniel Owino Misiani is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on February 22, 1940 in Tanzania. Known as The King of History in Kenya, Misiani was a Tanzanian...

6. Halima Mdee (1978)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Tanzanian politician who rose through the ranks to become a Member of Parliament for the Kawe constituency in 2010. She has also served as the Chairperson of the CHADEMA Women's...

7. Zitto Kabwe (1976)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Tanzanian politician who is known for having served as the leader of the Alliance for Change and Transparency. He is also known for having been a member of Parliament for...

8. Rayvanny (1993)

World Music Singer

Bongo flava and afro-pop recording artist, songwriter and dancer who broke through with a song called "Kwetu." MTV Base named him among "Acts To Look Out For" in 2017. 

9. 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.

10. Jakaya Kikwete (1950)

Tanzanian President

President of Tanzania who assumed office in 2005. He was previously the Minister of Foreign Affairs for ten years and was one of the youngest Finance Ministers in the history...

11. Ray C (1982)

Tanzanian Singer

Singer who has gained fame for her work in the afro pop genre and bongo flava subgenre. She won her second Tanzania Music Award for Best Female Artist in 2007.

12. Paul Makonda (1982)

Politician

Tanzanian politician who is best recognized for being the regional commissioner of Dar ed Salaam. He is also known for having served as the district commissioner for Kinondoni. He is...

13. Saida Karoli (1976)

Tanzanian Singer

Tanzanian singer who has been nominated for two Tanzania Music Awards in 2005 and 2006.

14. 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...

15. John Magufuli (1959)

Tanzanian Politician

Politician who served as the fifth President of Tanzania in 2015. He was elected after having served as an industrial chemist at Nyanza Cooperative Union Limited, a Member of Parliament and...

16. Salma Kikwete (1963)

Tanzanian Activist

Tanzanian politician who worked as a teacher for a number of years and became the 4th First Lady of Tanzania in 2005.

17. Benjamin Fernandes (1992)

TV Show Host

Tanzanian television host and entrepreneur who is known for his work with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as part of their Digital and Financial Services team. He is known...

18. 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.

19. 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...

20. A.Y. (1981)

Rapper

A.Y. is a famous Rapper, who was born on July 5, 1981 in Tanzania. Rapper who became a major player in the world of the Tanzanian style of hip-hop known...

21. January Makamba (1974)

Tanzanian Politician

Tanzanian politician representing the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party who was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Bumbuli constituency in 2010. He made an unsuccessful bid for the Tanzanian...

22. Lady Jaydee (1979)

Tanzanian Rapper

Hip hop and R&B singer who was voted Best Tanzanian Female R&B Artist. She has released albums like Binti in 2003. Due to her success in the industry, she has...

23. 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.

24. Ida Ljungqvist (1981)

Swedish Model

Tanzanian-Swedish model who was the first African-born person to be selected as a Playboy Playmate of the Month. 

25. Nandy (1992)

World Music Singer

Nandy is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on November 9, 1992 in Tanzania. Tanzanian singer and songwriter who first gained attention after finishing as the runner-up in...

26. Miriam Odemba (1983)

Pageant Contestant

Pageant contestant who competed in Miss Earth 2008. She brought in the crown for Miss Air and was also the runner-up.

27. 21 Sedrick (1999)

Instagram Star

21 Sedrick is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on February 11, 1999 in Tanzania. Instagram comedian whose meme-style sketch videos have earned him more than 20,000 followers on...

28. Mohamed Ikoki Msandeki (1985)

Tanzanian Marathon Runner

Mohamed Ikoki Msandeki is a Tanzanian marathon runner. He set his personal best time of 2:11:01 at the 2010 Gutenberg Marathon in Mainz Germany Msandeki represented Tanzania at the 2012...

29. Fabiano Joseph Naasi (1985)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

biano Joseph Naasi is a Tanzanian long-distance runner.

30. Henry Joseph Shindika (1985)

Tanzanian Footballer

Henry Joseph Shindika is a Tanzanian footballer. He currently plays for Kongsvinger.

31. Eddie Odhiambo (1985)

Tanzanian Footballer

Edward Bahati Obara Eddie Odhiambo-Anaclet is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back. He currently plays for Conference North side Brackley Town. Odhiambo began his career as a...

32. Samwel Mwera (1985)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Samwel Mwera is a Tanzanian middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 and 1500 metres. He was born in Musoma.

33. Luhaga Mpina (1975)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Luhaga Joelson Mpina is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Kisesa constituency since 2005.

34. Mwigulu Nchemba (1975)

Tanzanian Politician

Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Iramba West constituency since 2010.

35. 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...

36. Hamisi Kigwangalla (1975)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Hamisi Andrea Kigwangalla is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Nzega constituency since 2010.

37. Mohammed Abdulaziz (1958)

Politician

Mohammed Abdi Abdulaziz is a Tanzanian politician who served as a member of the Tanzanian Parliament for Lindi town constituency. He is a member of and currently the District Secretary...

38. Steven Kanumba (1984)

Film Actor Writer And Director

Steven Charles Kanumba was a Tanzanian actor and director. Kanumba died in 2012 at the age of 28 and 20000 people attended his funeral. . He was described as Tanzania's...

39. 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...

40. Said Suleiman Said (1958)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Said Suleiman Said is a Tanzanian CUF politician and Member of Parliament for Mtambwe constituency since 2010.

41. Hussein Amar (1958)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Hussein Nassor Amar is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Nyanghwale constituency since 2010.

42. Hadji Mponda (1958)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Hadji Hussein Mponda is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Ulanga West constituency since 2010.

43. Magdalena Moshi (1990)

Tanzanian Swimmer

Magdalena Moshi is a Tanzanian swimmer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics she competed in the Women's 100 metre freestyle finishing in 45th place overall in the heats failing to qualify...

44. Khadija Salum Ally Al-Qassmy (1958)

Tanzanian Politician

Khadija Salum Ally Al-Qassmy is a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly of Tanzania. She is a member of the Civic United Front party. From 1978–1990 she was a...

45. Goodluck Ole-Medeye (1958)

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Goodluck Joseph Ole-Medeye is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Arumeru West constituency since 2010. He is the current Deputy Minister of Lands Housing and Human Settlements.

46. Salim Ahmed Salim (1942)

Tanzanian Politician And Diploma

Salim Ahmed Salim is a Tanzanian diplomat who has worked in the international diplomatic arena since the early 1960s. Salim is married to Amne and they have three children: Maryam...

47. Aboud Jumbe (1920)

President Of Zanzibar

Mwinyi Aboud Jumbe was a politician in Zanzibar. He held several positions including the second president of Zanzibar chairman of the Revolutionary Council Vice-President of the Union and the vice-chairman...

48. Suleiman M. Suleiman (1979)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Suleiman Masoud Nchambi Suleiman is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Kishapu constituency since 2010.

49. Ali Mohamed Shein (1948)

President Of Zanzibar

Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein is the 7th President of Zanzibar in office since 2010. He was previously Vice President of Tanzania from 2001 to 2010. Shein is originally from the...

50. William Ngeleja (1967)

Tanzanian Member Of Parliament

Mganga Ngeleja is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Sengerema constituency since 2005.