1. Francine Faure (1914)

Pianist

Pianist from Algeria most famous for being the wife of renowned author Albert Camus. She was also a pianist who was known for playing the works of composers like Bach. 

2. Siad NouRi (1996)

Instagram Star

Siad NouRi is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on July 16, 1996 in Algeria. Model and influencer on Instagram with a self-titled account who has drawn in more...

3. Saadi Yacef (1928)

Algerian Guerilla

Senator in Algeria's Council of the Nation who led Algeria's National Liberation Front during the country's war for independence, which occurred from 1954 to 1962.

4. Andy Delort (1991)

Footballer

Soccer player best known for playing with Montpellier in the French Ligue 1 league. He has also played internationally with the Algerian team. He is popular on Facebook and Instagram...

5. Assia Djebar (1936)

Novelist

An Algerian-born feminist writer, she is known for such works as Les Enfants du Nouveau Monde and Les Impatients. She was the 1996 recipient of the Neustadt International Prize for...

6. Aïssa Mandi (1991)

Footballer

Right back who became a member of the Algerian national team in 2014.

7. Abdelaziz Bouteflika (1937)

Politician

Algerian president who presided over the end of the country's bloody civil war and quelled civil unrest. He first took office in 1999 and in 2012 he became the longest-serving...

8. Hélène Cixous (1937)

French Philosopher And Writer

An Algerian-born author, academic, philosopher, critic, and feminist, she is best known for her 1975 work, The Laugh of the Medusa. Her other publications include Angst (fiction) and Portrait de...

9. Rachid Boudjedra (1941)

Algerian Writer

Often referred to as the greatest living North African writer, he won the Prix du Roman Arabe in 2010 for Les Figuiers de Barbarie. His literary works include Timimoun, Les...

10. Rachid Taha (1958)

Algerian Musician

Eclectic Algerian singer known for successful albums like Barbes, Tekitoi, and Bonjour. His album Diwan was his bestseller and breakthrough as a solo artist.

11. Rabah Madjer (1958)

Soccer Player

Retired soccer star widely considered one of the most important figures in the history of Algerian soccer. He led the Algerian national team in its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance...

12. Rabah Saâdane (1946)

Algerian Footballer Algerian Foo

Algerian soccer manager who won the 1989 African Cup of Champions Clubs, formerly a defender who saw his playing career cut short by an injury in a car accident.

13. Zinedine Ferhat (1993)

Algerian Footballer

Midfielder who has risen to fame for his play in Algerian club soccer, including for Le Havre AC of Ligue 2. He previously capped frequently for USM Alger between 2011-2016, with...

14. Mohamed Reghis (1987)

Model

Actor and model who's gained professional success as well as a following on Instagram. He has over 1.4 million followers on the platform. 

15. Abdelmoumene Djabou (1987)

Algerian Footballer

Attacking midfielder who joined Club Africain in 2012 and became a member of the Algerian national team in 2010.

16. Lounis Ait Menguellet (1950)

World Music Singer

Lounis Ait Menguellet is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on January 17, 1950 in Algeria. Popular Kabyle music artists who released the albums Tawriqt Tacevhant and Inasen....

17. Fellag (1950)

Comedian

Born Moh-Said Fellag, this Genie Award-winning actor played a starring role in the 2005 Oscar-nominated film, Monsieur Lazhar. In 2003, he received the Raymond Devos Prize.

18. Rafik Halliche (1986)

Algerian Footballer

Center back who joined Qatar SC in 2014 and debuted with the Algerian national team in 2008.

19. Ali Saïdi-Sief (1978)

Algerian Middle- And Long-distan

Runner who won silver in the 5,000 meter race at the 2000 Summer Olympics; he tested positive for nandrolone a year later but was proven innocent.

20. Elias Zerhouni (1951)

American Physiologist

After holding a high-ranking administrative position at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, this prominent medical researcher and radiologist served from 2002 until 2008 as Director of the National...

21. Souhila Ben Lachhab (1994)

Pop Singer

Souhila Ben Lachhab is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on November 9, 1994 in Algeria. Algerian singer best recognized for participating in the second season of Arab Idol...

22. Biyouna (1952)

Algerian Musicians

Algerian actress who gained attention for appearing in Leila and the Other, Neighbor, and The Source.

23. Selma Ghezali (1979)

Pop Singer

Algerian singer best known for songs like "Benakes" and "Kolou Jadid 2." She has also been the host of a game show called 3ish Barari.

24. Dalia Chih (1997)

Pop Singer

Algerian singer and guitarist who came to fame as a contestant on the talent shows The Voice and Arab's Got Talent. She followed up her success on the shows with...

25. Yasmina Khadra (1955)

Algerian Writer

An Algerian author known for his politically-themed work, he is most famous for The Swallows of Kabul, which was shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award in 2006. His...

26. Saïd Benrahma (1995)

Footballer

Algerian international striker known for his play in the Ligue 1 with OGC Nice. He also spent time during the 2016 season on loan to Angers.

27. Hamza Zaidi (1997)

Instagram Star

Spanish social media star whose Instagram comedy videos found a substantial following, earning him more than 2.9 million followers. He'd later become a part of the collaborative group called Squad Mansion.

28. Lounès Matoub (1956)

Algerian Musician

Thinker who became a symbol of resistance and human rights for his poetry and wrote the blasphemous song "Allahu Akbar." His assassination sparked riots and unrest Kabylie.

29. Yasmine Ammari (1985)

World Music Singer

Singer who became a star in her home country of Algeria with hits songs like "Venez Danser le Rai," "Denia Li Nekratou" and "Baba." She is also known for playing Sultana...

30. Djamel Mesbah (1984)

Algerian Footballer

Left back who joined Parma in 2013 after spending the previous four years with Milan and Lecce. He became a member of the Algerian national team in 2010.

31. Cheb Mami (1966)

Pop Singer

Singer of popular Algerian Arabic and Egyptian Arabic songs and known for albums like Prince of Rai and Layali.

32. Djamel Dahou (1992)

Boxer

Algerian boxer who is known for competing in both the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions of the UBO. He is known for having been elected Boxer of the Year in 2014...

33. Ziri Hammar (1992)

Algerian Footballer

Algerian midfielder who joined USM Alger of the Algerian Ligue 1 in 2016. He'd previously played for JS Saoura in Algeria and Kayseri Erciyesspor in Turkey.

34. Nabil Ghilas (1990)

Algerian Footballer

Striker who joined Porto and debuted for the Algerian national team in 2013.

35. Yasmine Nayar (1990)

World Music Singer

Algerian singer who is best known for songs such as "Enchanté song" and "Eysh Eysh." 

36. Amir Sayoud (1990)

Soccer Player

Algerian attacking midfielder who has played for USM Alger in the Algerian Professional League. He has also played for the Algerian Under-23 National Team in 2011 and was a 2012...

37. Souhila Mallem (1988)

TV Actress

Television actress who rose to fame for her portrayal of Bibicha on the comedy series Bibiche and Bibicha. She went on to land starring roles on a number of other programs including Sultan...

38. Taoufik Makhloufi (1988)

Algerian Middle Distance Runner

Middle-distance runner who won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 1,500 meter race and won gold in the 800 meter race at the 2012 African Championships.

39. Kad Merad (1964)

French Actor

Actor who became known to public as one half of the radio comedy duo Kad & Olivier, who starred on the sketch comedy show Rock'n Roll Circus. He has gone on to...

40. Baghdad Bounedjah (1991)

Algerian Footballer

Algerian international forward known for his play with Tunisia's Étoile du Sahel, where he was a two-time Tunisian Cup and one-time CAF Confederations Cup champion. He joined Al Sadd of...

41. Cheb Hasni (1968)

Algerian Musicians

Fixture of Alegria's popular Rai style of dance music who became a martyr after his 1994 murder.

42. Kader Japonais (1978)

World Music Singer

Award-winning Algerian singer who has gained fame for popular singles like "Nti Sbabi" and "Waalach." He has released several successful albums including 2013's Jorhi Ma Bra and 2017's Raki Nedmana. 

43. Souad Massi (1972)

Algerian Musician

Multilingual Algerian singer-songwriter and guitarist who released the solo albums Raoui and Mesk Elil.

44. Anes Tina (1989)

Comedian

Online sketch comedian best known for his self-titled YouTube channel where he has gained more than 2.9 million subscribers posting short parodies and skits. He has since earned shows on...

45. Ahlam Mosteghanemi (1953)

Novelist

The first female Algerian author to have her Arabic-language works translated into English, she is known for novels such as Fawda el Hawas (Chaos of the Senses) and Aber Sareer...

46. Sofia Boutella (1982)

Algerian-french Dancer

Algerian-French dancer and actress. She is known for her portrayal of the Nike Girl in the Nike Women advertising campaigns and for playing a prominent role in the 2014 film Kingsman:...

47. Othmane Hadj Lazib (1983)

Algerian Hurdler

Othmane Hadj Lazib is a hurdler from Algeria. In 2010 he competed at the 2010 African Championships in Nairobi and won the gold medal in the 110 metre hurdles with...

48. Ali Lamine Kab (1985)

Algerian Footballer

Ali Lamine Kab is an Algerian football player. He currently plays for CA Bordj Bou Arreridj in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.

49. Mohamed Abed Bahtsou (1985)

Algerian Footballer

Mohamed Abed Bahtsou is an Algerian professional footballer. He currently plays as a forward for the Algerian Ligue 2 club CA Bordj Bou Arreridj.

50. Jordan Faucher (1991)

Footballer

Sadek Jordan Faucher is a French football player of Algerian descent. He currently plays for Israeli National League club Mmaccabi Herzliya.