1. Gary Kikaya (1970)

Runner

Athlete known for competing internationally for the Democratic Republic of Congo in 400 meters.

2. Camille Muzinga (1970)

Soccer Player

Congolese soccer player who was part of the 2004 African Nations Cup.

3. Dituabanza Nsumbu (1970)

Soccer Player

Congolese professional soccer player who is known for playing the position of defender.

4. Pierre Mulele (1929)

unknow

Congolese rebel who became known for briefly being the Minister of Education in Patrice Lumumba's cabinet.

5. Antoine Gizenga (1925)

Congolese Prime Minister Candida

Congolese politician who was the Prime Minister of the DR Congo from 2006 to 2008 after being exiled from his country from 1965 to 1992. He also became the Secretary-General...

6. Calvin Zola (1984)

Soccer Player

Professional Congolese soccer player who was known for playing as a centre forward for the club, Aberdeen.

7. Frederic Etsou-nzabi-bamungwabi (1970)

Religious Leader

Religious leader who became the Cardinal Archbishop of Kinshasha, DR Congo in 1990.

8. Bernadette Ngoyisa (1970)

Basketball Player

WNBA player who joined the Indiana Fever in 2008.

9. Tchicaya U Tamsi (1931)

Poet

Tchicaya U Tamsi is a famous Poet, who was born on August 25, 1931 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. A twentieth-century Congolese author, he is best known for his...

10. Benedte (2003)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who is best known for her comedy videos, POVs, storytimes and beauty content, as well as her social justice posts. She has a popular Instagram featuring more lifestyle...

11. Vicky Longomba (1932)

Congolese Musician

Singer and founder of the Congolese rumba group, Tout puissant OK Jazz.

12. Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi (1970)

Politician

Former Congolese politician who was foreign minister from 1999 to 2000, and one of four vice-presidents of Congo in 2003.

13. Jean-Pierre Bemba (1962)

Politician

Politician who was one of the four vice-presidents in the government for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, during the transition from 2003 to 2006. He was arrested in 2008...

14. Sheryl Isako (2005)

Dancer

Dancer with J'Adore Dance who has performed in front of large audiences through her childhood years.

15. Pierre Marini Bodho (1970)

Religious Leader

Known for being the former President of the Senate of the DR Congo, and for being the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Christ in Congo.

16. Francois Luambo Makiadi (1970)

Jazz Singer

Congolese rumba musician who was known as the Sorcerer of Guitar and who also founded the group OK Jazz.

17. Jtcent (2002)

TikTok Star

Comedy and lip-sync video creator who has earned more than 900,000 followers thanks to his relatable content. He has posted duets as well for his jtcent account.

18. Laurent-Desire Kabila (1939)

Politician

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1997 until 2001, when he was assassinated by one of his bodyguards. He was a leader in the First Congo War,...

19. Marie-Clementine Anuarite Nengapeta (1970)

Religious Leader

Known for being a member of the Holy Family Sisters in Bafwabaka, Belgian Congo who was killed by a soldier during the Congo's civil war in 1964.

20. Nico Kasanda (1970)

Composer

Composer and guitarist who was considered one of the pioneers of Soukous music. He was the creator of the Congolese finger-picked guitar style.

21. Wadel Abdelkader Kamougue (1939)

Politician

Wadel Abdelkader Kamougue is a famous Politician, who was born on May 20, 1939 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Chadian politician who served as Vice President of Chad from...

22. Laurent Nkunda (1970)

War Hero

A former General in the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he was part of the First Congo War from 1997 to 1998.

23. Dieudonne Kayembe Mbandakulu (1945)

Politician

Dieudonne Kayembe Mbandakulu is a famous Politician, who was born on April 9, 1945 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Congolese Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of...

24. Jires Kembo Ekoko (1988)

Soccer Player

Jires Kembo Ekoko is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on January 8, 1988 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Congolese soccer player who has played for Al Ain...

25. Helene Mambu-Ma-Disu (1948)

Doctor

Congolese doctor who served as public health expert and a United Nations diplomat.

26. Mwepu Ilunga (1949)

Soccer Player

Mwepu Ilunga is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on August 22, 1949 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Defender who played for TP Mazembe, a club in Zaire....

27. Bwanga Tshimen (1949)

Soccer Player

Bwanga Tshimen is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on January 4, 1949 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Congolese soccer player who won African Footballer of the Year...

28. Tresor Lutala (1982)

Soccer Player

Congolese soccer player who has played for various clubs including Grasshopper and Ethnikos Asteras.

29. Ndandu Kasongo (1979)

Soccer Player

Congolese soccer player who is known for playing for TP Mazembe.

30. King Imprint (Unknow)

YouTube Star

Dancer and comedian best known for his King Imprint YouTube channel where he posts dance videos and comedic sketches to his more than 1.4 million subscribers. He has also been...

31. Mwadi Mabika (1976)

Basketball Player

Congolese basketball player who was an All-Star in the Women's National Basketball Association.

32. Fabrice Lokembo-Lokaso (1970)

Soccer Player

Belgian soccer player known to play for many teams throughout his career including AEK Larnaca where he joined in 2008.

33. Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi (1959)

Politician

Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi is a famous Politician, who was born on November 15, 1959 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Former rebel leader of the DR Congo, a Foreign Minister...

34. Mike Kalombo (1985)

Music Producer

Producer and songwriter with a number of album releases by the names of Password, Me and My Piano, Weird is Normal and Klassic Kollection 2. He runs a highly followed...

35. Banyingela Kasonga (1959)

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Priest and former candidate for the 2006 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

36. Merlin Mpiana (1982)

Soccer Player

Congolese soccer player who is known for playing for Ashton United.

37. Herve (1995)

Instagram Star

African-Australian social media star who became widely known for his hervelevine Instagram account. He gained popularity there for his fashion modeling photos, as well as those from his everyday life.

38. Anthony Kaye (1992)

Dancer

Dancer and model who is perhaps most famous for his time as a cast member on the E4 reality series Dirty, Sexy, Things, where he was known as "BB." As...

39. Yakidk (1973)

World Music Singer

Congolese-Belgian singer who was part of the group Technotronic, the group that scored a major hit with the 1989 song "Pump Up the Jam."

40. Lenay (1990)

YouTube Star

Lenay is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on October 25, 1990 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Actress, TV host, and web star who was the host of...

41. Francis Chansa (1970)

Soccer Player

Congolese soccer player who has played the position of goalkeeper for Maritzburg United in South Africa.

42. Thomas Lubanga (1960)

Criminal

A war criminal who was the first person ever convicted by the International Criminal Court, and was the founder of the Union of Congolese Patriots.

43. Herve Nzelo-lembi (1970)

Soccer Player

Congolese soccer player who has played as defender and capped various times.

44. Maguy Kabamba (1960)

Confolese Writer

A Congolese writer and translator, she is best known for her novel La Dette Coloniale, published in 1995. The work critically examines the common African belief that a better life...

45. Ngoy Bomboko (1975)

Soccer Player

Congolese soccer player who is known for playing for TP Mazembe.

46. Yannick Nyanga (1970)

Rugby Player

Professional rugby player who was part of the 2006 French team at the 2006 Six Nations Championship.

47. Olive Lembe Disita (1976)

Political Wife

Olive Lembe Disita is a famous Political Wife, who was born on July 29, 1976 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wife of President Joseph Kabila who became the First...

48. Ferre Gola (1976)

World Music Singer

Ferre Gola is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on March 3, 1976 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Congolese singer and dancer who first came to prominence...

49. VY Mudimbe (1941)

Philosopher

50. Pierre Pay-Pay Wasyakasighe (1946)

Politician