1. Josiah Zion Gumede (1919)

Politician

Josiah Zion Gumede is a famous Politician, who was born on September 19, 1919 in Zimbabwe. Politician who was the first president of the internationally unrecognized state of Zimbabwe Rhodesia...

2. Robert Mugabe (1924)

2nd President Of Zimbabwe And Fo

Zimbabwean leader who served as Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and as President from 1987 until 2017. He also chaired the Zimbabwe African National Union from 1975 until 1980.

3. Chiedza Mhende (1991)

TV Actress

Actress who has risen to massive popularity for her history-making role for portraying a male character on the popular South African soap Generations. She has also starred in the 2014...

4. Leonard Dembo (1959)

Guitarist

Zimbabwean musician whose group Barura Express was popular in the 1990s.

5. Patrick Kombayi (1938)

Zimbabwean Politician

Zimbabwean businessman and politician who served in the Senate of Zimbabwe. He was shot while campaigning against Simon Muzenda in 1990 and was left permanently disabled.

6. Aeneas Chigwedere (1939)

Zimbabwean Politician

Zimbabwean politician who served as the Minister of Education, Sports, and Culture from 2001 to 2008. He became the Provincial Governor of Mashonaland East in 2008.

7. Dumiso Dabengwa (1939)

Politician

Dumiso Dabengwa is a famous Politician, who was born on December 6, 1939 in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean politician known for serving at the head of ZIPRA intelligence during the Rhodesian Bush...

8. Phelekezela Mphoko (1940)

Politician

Military commander and politician known for being the Vice President of Zimbabwe. He was appointed to the position in 2014 after John Nkomo, the previous vice president, died while in...

9. Lovemore Madhuku (1966)

Zimbabwean Politician

Zimbabwean politician and democracy activist best known for being a founding member of the National Constitutional Assembly. His book, An Introduction to Zimbabwean Law, was published in 2010.

10. Yvonne Vera (1964)

Zimbabwean Writer

A twentieth-century Zimbabwean author, she is remembered for novels that feature poetic prose and strong female characters. Her best-known works include Nehanda and Without a Name.

11. Dumisani Maraire (1944)

Zimbabwean Musician Master Of Mb

Musician who was a master player of the nyunga nyunga mbira, a traditional instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe.

12. Swithun Mombeshora (1945)

Minister In The Government Of Zi

Zimbabwean politician known for serving as Minister of Transport and Communications.

13. Witness Mangwende (1946)

Politician

Zimbabwean politician who served as head of several government ministries in the Mugabe administration including Foreign Minister and the Minister of Education and Agriculture.

14. Stella Chiweshe (1946)

World Music Singer

Stella Chiweshe is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on July 8, 1946 in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean musician known for her singing and playing of the mbira dzavadzimu, an...

15. Luke Steyn (1993)

Zimbabwean Alpine Skier

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

16. Howard Dean (1948)

Chairman Of The Democratic Natio

Democrat who ran for President of the United States in 2004 and was the 79th Governor of Vermont, holding the position from 1991 to 2003.

17. Giles Mutsekwa (1948)

Minister In The Cabinet Of Zimba

Zimbabwean politician who served as the Minister of Home Affairs under Morgan Tsvangirai. He also served as MP for Mutare North from 2000 to 2008

18. Jah Prayzah (1987)

World Music Singer

Zimbabwean singer nicknamed Musoja who rose to fame as the leader of the band Third Generation. He and the band have found great popularity with albums like 2010's Sungano Yerudo...

19. Joseph Chinotimba (1950)

Zimbabwean Politician

Zimbabwean politician who serves as the President of the Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions. He has been accused of leading the violent invasions of commercial farms in Zimbabwe that occurred...

20. Sikandar Raza (1986)

Zimbabwean Cricketer

Pakistani-born Zimbabwean cricketer known for his play with the Mashonaland Eagles. He received his Zimbabwean citizenship in 2011, allowing him to represent the country in the sport.

21. 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...

22. Dambudzo Marechera (1952)

Zimbabwean Writer

A Zimbabwean novelist and poet of the Twentieth Century, he is best known for Black Sunlight and The House of Hunger. Many of his poems were published posthumously in a...

23. Oliver Mtukudzi (1952)

Reggae Singer

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

24. Axcil Jefferies (1994)

Racecar Driver

Zimbabwean racing driver who is known for competing in the GP2 Series for the Trident team as number 22. 

25. Sean Gunn (1974)

American Actor

American actor known for playing a role in the television series, Gilmore Girls. 

26. Charles Mungoshi (1947)

Zimbabwean Writer

A Zimbabwean writer of short stories and novels in both Shona and English, he published Waiting for the Rain in 1975 and Some Kind of Wounds in 1980. His other...

27. Isaac Matongo (1947)

Zimbabwean Politician

Zimbabwean politician and labor activist who was elected vice-president of the National Engineering Workers' Union in 1988.

28. Elliot Manyika (1955)

Zimbabwean Politician

Politician associated with the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF) party. He held several governmental positions, including Minister without Portfolio and Presidential Under-Secretary.

29. Simon Chimbetu (1955)

Zimbabwean Musician

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

30. Wicknell Monudaani Chivayo (1982)

Entrepreneur

Wicknell Monudaani Chivayo is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on November 22, 1982 in Zimbabwe. Controversial businessman known as the managing director of Intratek Zimbabwe. He has gained fame...

31. 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.

32. Tendai Mtawarira (1985)

South African Rugby Union Player

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

33. 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.

34. Kevin Ullyett (1972)

Zimbabwean Tennis Player

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

35. Nick Price (1957)

Professional Golfer4

Retired South African golfer who was ranked first overall in the world in the 1990s.

36. Jonathan Moyo (1957)

Zimbabwean Politician

Zimbabwean politician who served as the Minister of Information from 2000 to 2005. He later became a member of parliament. representing Tsholotsho.

37. Bruce Grobbelaar (1957)

Zimbabwean Footballer And Manage

Retired goalkeeper who played internationally for Rhodesia and Zimbabwe and played professionally from 1973 to 2007.

38. Duncan MacLeod (1990)

YouTube Star

Duncan MacLeod is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on November 20, 1990 in Zimbabwe. YouTuber known for his Pokemon gameplay videos on his DuncanCantDie channel. He also uploads...

39. Trevor Ncube (1962)

Journalist

Zimbabwean entrepreneur and newspaper publisher who was critical of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.

40. Jack Smyth (1998)

TikTok Star

African-born content creator who became well known for his That's Jacked brand across social media. He's acquired over 2.5 million fans on TikTok alone thanks to his mix of challenges, tutorials...

41. MK AsantA (1982)

Memoirist

MK AsantA is a famous Memoirist, who was born on November 3, 1982 in Zimbabwe. Author, rapper, and filmmaker best known for his bestselling memoir Buck documenting his troubled youth...

42. Ismail ibn Musa Menk (1975)

Islamic Scholar

Ismail ibn Musa Menk is a famous Islamic Scholar, who was born on June 27, 1975 in Zimbabwe. According to Astrologers, Ismail ibn Musa Menk's zodiac sign is Cancer.
Ismail ibn...

43. Mutumwa Mawere (1960)

Entrepreneur

Zimbabwean businessman involved in mining, manufacturing, and financial services.

44. David Pocock (1988)

Rugby Player

Australian rugby union player who became a star while playing for the Brumbies and on Australia's national team.

45. Sam Mtukudzi (1988)

Zimbabwean Musician

Zimbabwean musician known for being the son of singer Oliver Mtukudzi.

46. 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...

47. Leonard Zhakata (1968)

Zimbabwean Singer

Zimbabwean musician and singer who writes and performs songs mainly in his native Shona tongue.

48. Border Gezi (1964)

Zimbabwean Politician

Zimbabwean politician who became the Minister for Gender, Youth and Employment in 2000. However, he died in a car crash just one year later.

49. Roy Bennett (1957)

Politician

Affiliated with the Movement for Democratic Change Zimbabwe political party. He served the Chimanimani constituency in the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe and also became a member of the Senate...

50. Grace Mugabe (1965)

Political Wife

Second wife of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who she married in 1996, and the First Lady of Zimbabwe. She has been accused of making millions of dollars from the sale...