African Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is an eminent South African paleontologist who has studied and taught African cave taphonomy for mor

Is an eminent South African paleontologist who has studied and taught African cave taphonomy for more than fifty years.During his years at the Museum, Bob Brain actively pursued his own research, which was A-rated by the Foundation for Research Development (now the National Research Foundation of South Africa) from the inception of its evaluation system in 1984 until his retirement.Brain planned and scripted the displays in the Museum's "Life’s Genesis I" and "Life's Genesis 2" halls, which have been seen by several million visitors.

Is a footballer from Uganda who achieved fame at St Patrick's Athletic Football Club in Ireland. Mba

Is a footballer from Uganda who achieved fame at St Patrick's Athletic Football Club in Ireland. Mbabazi is a versatile player with the ability to play on either wing or as a forward. During his time at the club he used the name Mbabazi on the back of his jersey.

Is a Rwandan man currently living in Putnoe, near Bedford, England.During the genocide, Munyaneza wa

Is a Rwandan man currently living in Putnoe, near Bedford, England.During the genocide, Munyaneza was a local mayor in southern Rwanda. After 1994, he sought asylum in the United Kingdom under the name "Muneza", and was granted indefinite leave to remain in 2002.

Is a Rwandan politician, currently serving as Minister of Governmental Affairs.Murigande was born in

Is a Rwandan politician, currently serving as Minister of Governmental Affairs.Murigande was born in Butare, Rwanda. In 1960 following the civil strife that preceded Rwanda's independence, his family fled to Burundi, where he grew up as refugee. He did his primary, secondary and part of his university education in Burundi. He did his graduate and post-graduate studies in Belgium where he obtained in 1986 (with the Greatest Distinction/Sum Cum Laude), a Ph.D in Mathematics from the Facultés Universitaires Notre Dame de la Paix, in Namur.

A survivor from the First World War where he had been badly gassed, Charles Frank - known as Charlie

A survivor from the First World War where he had been badly gassed, Charles Frank - known as Charlie - returned home to forge a short first-class career from 1919 to 1926. He played for Transvaal throughout that time and announced himself on the cricket s

Is a retired middle distance runner from Burundi. The 1992 African champion, he was unable to compet

Is a retired middle distance runner from Burundi. The 1992 African champion, he was unable to compete at the 1992 Summer Olympics because Burundi did not participate. In 1993 he won a silver medal in 800 metres at the World Indoor Championships, finishing

Is a South African politician who has been Minister of Defence since September 2008. He was Minister

Is a South African politician who has been Minister of Defence since September 2008. He was Minister of Safety and Security from May 2002 to September 2008. Tipped as a contender for the future presidency of South Africa, he is concurrently national chairperson of the South African Communist Party (SACP). Nqakula is married to the Minister of Correctional services, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

South Africa from 1960 to 1961 and the first State President of the Republic of South Africa from 19

South Africa from 1960 to 1961 and the first State President of the Republic of South Africa from 1961 to 1967.In 1923 he became a member of Parliament for Ladybrand until he was defeated in 1938. He became leader of the National Party in the Orange Free

Is a retired Cameroonian professional footballer. He competed for the Cameroon national football tea

Is a retired Cameroonian professional footballer. He competed for the Cameroon national football team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup as a winger.

Is an Ugandan cricketer who played in the 2005 ICC Trophy in Ireland. He spent a short period of tim

Is an Ugandan cricketer who played in the 2005 ICC Trophy in Ireland. He spent a short period of time in the Nottinghamshire Premier Cricket league at Killamarsh Juniors Cricket Club in England.

Is a South African-born American actress and former fashion model. She is best-known for her portray

Is a South African-born American actress and former fashion model. She is best-known for her portrayal as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film Monster which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Is a South Africa cricketer. She has made two Test and 33 Women's One Day International appearances

Is a South Africa cricketer. She has made two Test and 33 Women's One Day International appearances for South Africa since 2003.

A retired Zambian professional football player. He used to play as midfielder. He has played 48 time

A retired Zambian professional football player. He used to play as midfielder. He has played 48 times for his country.Musonda started playing football in his hometown, at Mufulira Wanderers. In 1986, Musonda moved to Belgium and started playing for Cercle Brugge. He would stay there for only one season, moving to Anderlecht. There, he would, despite his young age, manage to become one of the key players of the team. In his first two seasons at Anderlecht, Musonda would twice win the Belgian Cup. In 1991, Musonda would also win the Belgian First division title. From then on, Musonda started to become rather unsure of his place in the first team

Was a Zambian international football (soccer) striker. He died during a training match in Beersheba,

Was a Zambian international football (soccer) striker. He died during a training match in Beersheba, Israel.During a trial in August 2007, Nsofwa scored two goals in two Toto Cup matches, prompting a signature. He was signed by Hapoel Beersheba of the Israeli Liga Leumit (National League) though too late for the Israel Football Association to allow him to play in the club's first league match. After missing the first league round, he played his first match on August 25, 2007 against Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. His first start was a successful one as he scored two goals and received much praise from the local supporters.

Is a Sierra Leonean international footballer, who currently plays as a striker for Aluminium Nag Ham

Is a Sierra Leonean international footballer, who currently plays as a striker for Aluminium Nag Hammâdi, one of Egypt biggest and most popular clubs, and for the Sierra Leone national football team. Mansaray was a member of the Sierra Leone squad at the

A South African politician. She was born in Silvertown, on the Cape Flats, Cape Town. Carolus became

A South African politician. She was born in Silvertown, on the Cape Flats, Cape Town. Carolus became involved in politics while still at school and became an activist after joining the United Democratic Front in 1983. In May 1990, Carolus was elected to b

A film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress. Dunye is a lesbian[1] and her work ofte

A film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress. Dunye is a lesbian[1] and her work often concerns themes of race, sexuality and gender, particularly issues relating to black lesbians. She is a professor at UCLA (previously Temple and Pitzer)

Is a former South African rugby union footballer. He played as a winger for the Springboks from 1993

Is a former South African rugby union footballer. He played as a winger for the Springboks from 1993 to 2000. Williams also played rugby for the Western Province in the Currie Cup. Nelson Mandela used South Africa's win in the World Cup to his advantage i

Is the Prime Minister of Cameroon. He is a long-time aide of President Paul Biya and a member of the

Is the Prime Minister of Cameroon. He is a long-time aide of President Paul Biya and a member of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (RDPC).[3] He was appointed to the position of Prime Minister by Biya on December 8, 2004[4] and was sworn in

A Zambian Defender who currently plays for Free State Stars in South Africa. He made his Africa Cup

A Zambian Defender who currently plays for Free State Stars in South Africa. He made his Africa Cup of Nations debut in when Zambia went head to head with Egypt. He has only one Africa Cup of Nations appearance.

Cho was born into a very wealthy family of six children. His grandfather was a bank director. During

Cho was born into a very wealthy family of six children. His grandfather was a bank director. During the Korean War, the money the family had owned was burnt and they became impoverished. His father then sought the advice of a fortune teller. Originally called Pung-yeon, Cho's name was changed to Chikun, as the fortune teller told him to change his son's name to Chikun or else his mother would die, also saying that following the change, Chikun's younger brother would die but Chikun would become famous. Both predictions proved accurate.[6

Is a former Tunisian football goalkeeper. The Tunisian international began playing for Espérance Sp

Is a former Tunisian football goalkeeper. The Tunisian international began playing for Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 1986, spending his entire career there except for a six-month spell in Genoa in 2001, near the end of his career. He retired shortly bef

Is a male badminton player from South Africa.Dednam played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in

Is a male badminton player from South Africa.Dednam played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's singles, losing in the round of 32 to Boonsak Ponsana of Thailand. He also competed in mixed doubles with partner Antoinette Uys. They lost to Tsai Chia-Hsin and Cheng Wen-Hsing of Chinese Taipei in the round of 32.

Is a Mauritian swimmer. Hackel represented Mauritius at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2006 Commonweal

Is a Mauritian swimmer. Hackel represented Mauritius at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games. Hackel competed in the Men's 50 metre freestyle and won his individual heat, but finished 62nd overall out of 86 competitors. Hackel competed in

Is a professional tennis player from South Africa.After finishing runner-up in the NAIA national men

Is a professional tennis player from South Africa.After finishing runner-up in the NAIA national men's tennis championship singles draw in 1991 while playing for Auburn University-Montgomery, Haggard turned pro in 1993. He has won six ATP Tour doubles titles and finished runner-up a further 12 times. He reached his career high doubles ranking of No. 19 on September 8, 2003.