African Famous Names Starting with Letter N

Is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, direc

Is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in Africa and Mhlope is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males. She does her most important work through charismatic performances, working to preserve storytelling as a means of keeping history alive and encouraging South African children to read. She tells her stories in four of South Africa's languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu and Xhosa.

Is a former South Africa cricketer. She made one Test and 16 Women's One Day International appearanc

Is a former South Africa cricketer. She made one Test and 16 Women's One Day International appearances for South Africa between 2000 and 2005.

A South African mbaqanga singer, and a singer in the acclaimed group the Mahotella Queens. Mangxola

A South African mbaqanga singer, and a singer in the acclaimed group the Mahotella Queens. Mangxola was born in Benoni, Johannesburg, in South Africa, and loved singing from a young age. She was also a part of local girl group The Daveyton Queens.[1]Rupert Bopape, a talent scout with Gallo Record Company, recruited Mangxola into a new female group, the Mahotella Queens[1] alongside fellow group members Hilda Tloubatla, Nobesuthu Mbadu, Juliet Mazamisa and Ethel Mngomezulu after seeing her perform with the Daveytons. The five Mahotella Queens were then paired with a mbaqanga instrumental team, the Makgona Tsohle Band and the gruff, "groaning" vocals of Simon Mahlathini Nkabinde, and the whole band received instant fame.

Was a Tunisian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil, sabre and épée events at the 19

Was a Tunisian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil, sabre and épée events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was a South African cricketer who played in nineteen Tests from 1947 to 1951.

Was a South African cricketer who played in nineteen Tests from 1947 to 1951.

Was a South African-born Namibian cricketer. Curry played for the Namibian cricket team between 1993

Was a South African-born Namibian cricketer. Curry played for the Namibian cricket team between 1993 and 1994, having played for Border as much as 20 years previously. Two of his brothers-in-law also played cricket, Tony Greig between 1965 and 1978 and Ia

Was a South African cricketer. Smokey Featherstone was educated at King Edward VII High School in Jo

Was a South African cricketer. Smokey Featherstone was educated at King Edward VII High School in Johannesburg and toured England with the South African Schools team in 1967. He made his debut for Transvaal B as a right-handed batsman and an off-break bow

Is a former South African cricketer who played in 5 Tests from 1938 to 1939. He was born in Boksburg

Is a former South African cricketer who played in 5 Tests from 1938 to 1939. He was born in Boksburg, Transvaal. He is South Africa's oldest living Test cricketer. [1]

Was a former South African ambassador to Indonesia. He was born in Phalaborwa. He was recalled from

Was a former South African ambassador to Indonesia. He was born in Phalaborwa. He was recalled from that country after sexual harassment charges were laid against him. He was subsequently cleared by a foreign affairs inquiry.[1]For a short time thereafter he was an adviser to Limpopo premier Sello Moloto, and a member of the Limpopo provincial legislature. He died in a car accident outside the provincial capital Polokwane.

His initial first-class match was in 1902 for Western Province against the Australians but he failed

His initial first-class match was in 1902 for Western Province against the Australians but he failed to score or take a wicket and it was 1907 before he re-appeared. Now playing for Border, he enjoyed a couple of seasons of moderate success. In 1908/09 he

Was a South African cricketer who played one Test for South Africa in 1921, and also played first cl

Was a South African cricketer who played one Test for South Africa in 1921, and also played first class cricket for Western Province between 1920 and 1923. He was described by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack as a "brilliant" fielder, but 17 runs and two wicke

Is a Beninese international football player who currently plays in Mali for Djoliba. He began his ca

Is a Beninese international football player who currently plays in Mali for Djoliba. He began his career with Energie Sports FC and signed in 2005 with Malien Premiere Division club AS Bamako, he wons with the team also in his first season the Malien Cup.

Is a Tunisian footballer and manager who is currently the first team coach at Stevenage Borough. He

Is a Tunisian footballer and manager who is currently the first team coach at Stevenage Borough. He started his English career with Doncaster Rovers in August 1998. He made 52 appearances and scored 24 goals for the club, before joining Southport in July 2000. He made 25 appearances and scored five goals for them.

Is a Moroccan football defender who plays for FAR Rabat.

Is a Moroccan football defender who plays for FAR Rabat.

Is a South African football player who plays as a midfielder for AmaZulu in the South African Premie

Is a South African football player who plays as a midfielder for AmaZulu in the South African Premier Soccer League. He is nicknamed Koloba.

Is a human rights lawyer and theologian in South Africa. He is an exponent of Black theology.[citati

Is a human rights lawyer and theologian in South Africa. He is an exponent of Black theology.[citation needed]He was one of the founding members of the South African Students' Organisation of the Black Consciousness Movement with Steve Biko.[1] He was also a member of the African National Congress Youth League,[citation needed] and was suspended for challenging the authority of the Afrikaans teachers and the apartheid principles of "Bantu education".[citation needed]

Was a Cameroonian political figure. He served as the Secretary-General of the Organization of Africa

Was a Cameroonian political figure. He served as the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) from 1972 to 1974.Ekangaki was born in Nguti, Kumba Division. In the 1950s he wrote the books An Introduction to Eastern Kamerun, published i