1. Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (1949)

Ugandan-born British Journalist

Ugandan-born British journalist who has been a vocal proponent of minority rights in general and of British Muslims in particular.

2. The Ben (1986)

R&b Singer

Rwandan R&B artist who became known after the release of his debut album Amahirwe Ya Mbere. He has since become known for hit songs like "Thank You" and "Ntacyadutanya." 

3. Bhasker Patel (1956)

Actor

Perhaps most well known for his role as Rishi Sharma on the English soap opera Emmerdale, he is also notable for his voice acting work as Dilip on the animated...

4. John Mugabi (1960)

Boxer

Nicknamed "The Beast", he was a WBC Light Middleweight Champion from July 1989–March 1990, and a silver medalist at the 1980 Olympics.

5. Kiara Kabukuru (1975)

American Model

Ugandan supermodel most recognized for her work with CoverGirl cosmetics.

6. Florence Kasumba (1976)

Actress

Film actress who rose to fame for her portrayal of Ayo in the Marvel films Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther. She also made an appearance in the DC Comics film Wonder Woman. 

7. Bebe Cool (1977)

Ugandan Singer

A pioneer of modern contemporary Ugandan music and an influential presence in the East Africa reggae game with more than 200 songs. He has won Kora All-African Awards, PAM Awards,...

8. Marcel Theroux (1968)

English Novelist And Broadcaster

British author and broadcaster who is best known for his 2001 book The Confessions of Mycroft Holmes: A Paper Chase.

9. Brian Masaba (1991)

Cricketer

Brian Masaba is a Ugandan cricketer. He played for Uganda in the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament.

10. Alex Kakuba (1991)

unknow

Alex Kakuba is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays for Covilhã.

11. Denis Onyango (1985)

Footballer

Denis Onyango is a Ugandan footballer who plays for South African Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and Uganda as a goalkeeper. On 8 July 2010 he was released by...

12. Mike Mutyaba (1991)

Ugandan Footballer

Mike Mutyaba is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays for TP Mazembe of Linafoot. He usually plays as attacking midfield on the left however he has the ability to play...

13. Patrick Bogere (1981)

Olympic Boxer

Patrick Ssali Bogere is a retired amateur Swedish boxer of Ugandan descent. He claimed numerous Swedish championship titles in light welterweight boxing represented Sweden at the 2004 Summer Olympics and...

14. Gilbert Kaburu (1981)

Olympic Swimmer

Gilbert Kaburu is a Ugandan swimmer who specialized in sprint freestyle events. At age twenty-six Kaburu made his official and only debut for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where...

15. Phiona Mutesi (1996)

Ugandan Chess Player

Phiona Mutesi is a Ugandan chess player. She is not certain when she was born although FIDE has estimated it to be 1993. She grew up in the Ugandan slum...

16. Fabian Kizito (1990)

Ugandan Footballer

bian Derrick Kizito is an Ugandan international footballer who plays for Dutch club DCV Krimpen as a striker.

17. Henry Kalungi (1987)

Ugandan Footballer

Henry Kalungi is a Ugandan footballer who currently plays for Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League on loan from Richmond Kickers in the USL Professional Division.

18. Katende Joram (1987)

Ugandan Footballer

Katende Jerome Raymond is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays for Malaysian Premier League side Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia. Although he primarily plays as a left winger he can...

19. Umar Semata (1987)

Kickboxer

Umar Semata is a Ugandan welterweight middleweight and super middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer who is the current World Boxing Council Muaythai Super Middleweight International Champion a title he has held...

20. Ivan Bukenya (1991)

Footballer

Ivan Bukenya is a Ugandan professional footballer who currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs in the South African Premier Soccer League.

21. Phillip Ssozi (1982)

Ugandan Footballer

Phillip Ssozi is an Ugandan international football player.

22. Supra Singhal (1982)

Olympic Swimmer

Supra Singhal is a retired Ugandan swimmer who specialized in sprint freestyle events. Singhal competed for Uganda in the women's 100 m freestyle at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney....

23. Benjamin Musoke (1976)

Ugandan Cricketer

Benjamin Musoke is a Ugandan cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler he has played for the Uganda national cricket team since 2001. His matches include four first-class...

24. Tenywa Bonseu (1976)

Uganadan Footballer

Tenywa T-Bone Bonseu is a Ugandan footballer currently without a club.

25. Wasswa Serwanga (1976)

American Football Player

sswa Serwanga is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League and Arena Football League. He played one season for the San Francisco 49ers and two for...

26. Paul Hasule (1959)

Ugandan Footballer

Paul Edwin Hasule was a former captain and coach of The Cranes. He had been involved in the national team setup as player and coach for 25 years. He made...

27. Dick Watling (1951)

Fijian Ornithologist

Richard John Watling is a Fijian ornithologist writer and environmental consultant of British origin.

28. Dominic Barton (1962)

Senior Partner And Worldwide Man

Dominic Barton is a Canadian management consultant. He has been managing director of McKinsey & Co since 2009. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BA Honours...

29. Emmanuel Okwi (1992)

Footballer

Emmanuel Arnold Okwi is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Young Africans in the Tanzanian Premier League and the Uganda national team.

30. Margaret Zziwa (1963)

Ugandan Politician

Margaret Nantongo Zziwa is a Ugandan politician and legislator. She currently serves as the Speaker of the 3rd East African Legislative Assembly in Arusha Tanzania. She was elected to serve...

31. Ash Amin (1955)

British Geographer And Academic

Ash Amin CBE FBA AcSS is the 1931 Chair of Geography at the University of Cambridge and formerly at Durham University UK. He was head of the geography department at...

32. Mobina Jaffer (1949)

Canadian Politician

Mobina S. B. Jaffer QC is a Canadian Senator representing British Columbia. She is the first South Asian woman appointed to the Upper House. Born to an Indian family living...

33. Miria Obote (1936)

First Lady Of Uganda

Miria Kalule Obote is the former First Lady of Uganda and widow of former Prime Minister and President Milton Obote. She was a candidate in the presidential elections in February...

34. Maria Kiwanuka (1955)

Ugandan Politician

Maria Kiwanuka is a Ugandan economist businesswoman and politician. She is the current Minister of Finance in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011.

35. Othman Karim (1968)

Film Director

Othman Karim is a Swedish film director documentary producer television presenter and photographer. Karim came to Sweden from Uganda in 1975 when his family fled Idi Amin's reign.

36. Jonathan Clayden (1968)

British Chemist

Jonathan Paul Clayden is a Professor of organic chemistry at the University of Manchester.

37. Yusuf Lule (1912)

Ugandan Politician

Yusuf Kironde Lule was provisional president of Uganda between 13 April and 20 June 1979. His name is sometimes spelled Yusufu.

38. Tshila (1983)

Ugandan Musician

Sarah Tshila a. k. a. Tshila is a world-fusion musician from Uganda who first got onto the music scene in 2005 as a member of the pioneering Ugandan hip-hop group...

39. Eugene Sseppuya (1983)

Ugandan Footballer

Andrew Eugene Sseppuya is a Ugandan football striker playing with Istiqlol Dushanbe. Sseppuya is an international for the Uganda national team.

40. Ibrahim Sekagya (1980)

Footballer

Ibrahim Sekagya is a Ugandan footballer who currently plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.

41. Robert Ssejjemba (1980)

Ugandan Footballer

Robert Ssejjemba is a retired Ugandan professional soccer player and the current coach of the Virginia Intermont Cobras men's soccer program.

42. John Sentamu (1949)

Archbishop Of York

John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu is the 97th Archbishop of York Metropolitan of the province of York and Primate of England. The position of Archbishop of York is the second most...

43. Joel Olwenyi (1980)

Ugandan Cricketer

Joel Olwenyi is a Ugandan cricketer. He has represented Uganda 13 times in the ICC Trophy. In 2007 he captained his country in the ICC World Cricket League Division Three...

44. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka (1970)

Ugandan Scientist

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is a veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health an organization dedicated to the coexistence of endangered mountain gorillas other wildlife humans and livestock in Africa. She...

45. Savio Nsereko (1989)

German Footballer

Savio Magala Nsereko more commonly known as Savio is a Ugandan-born German footballer who is currently plays for FC Atyrau. He can play as a striker or a winger but...

46. Rahim Jaffer (1971)

Canadian Politician

Rahim Nizar Jaffer is a former Canadian politician and a former Member of Parliament. He served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2008 representing the Alberta riding...

47. Henry Osinde (1978)

Canadian Cricketer

Henry Osinde is a Ugandan-born Canadian cricketer who plays ODI cricket as a right-arm medium-fast bowler. His main achievement so far is taking three wickets against Kenya on 5 August...

48. Mike Sserumaga (1989)

Ugandan Footballer

Michael Sserumaga is a football player from Uganda.

49. Joe Atuhaire (1978)

Olympic Swimmer

Joe Atuhaire is a retired Ugandan swimmer who specialized in breaststroke events. Atuhaire competed for Uganda in the men's 100 m breaststroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He...

50. Tim Agaba (1989)

South African Rugby Player

Timothy Ernest Victor Kwizera Agaba is a Ugandan born South African rugby union player currently playing with the Eastern Province Kings. His regular position is flanker or number eight.