African Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is a footballer playing for Standard Liège, but it is rumored that he will join Everton in the summ

Is a footballer playing for Standard Liège, but it is rumored that he will join Everton in the summer. In the 2006-07 season he had 9 appearances for R.S.C. Anderlecht and scored 4 goals, including hat-trick against K.S.V. Roeselare on the 7 May, 2007.

Is a South African singer, performer, composer, producer, musician, and songwriter. He is best known

Is a South African singer, performer, composer, producer, musician, and songwriter. He is best known as one of the lead vocalists in the South African pop group, Hi-5.Dihan sang at an early age, as a member of the Northern Gauteng Youth Choir. In 2000, he wrote, produced and staged his first musical production, appropriately named, "Debut." He graduated from the University of Pretoria with a Bcom in Tourism Management.

Is a Congolese football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Bay United in South Africa and previously

Is a Congolese football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Bay United in South Africa and previously for Bush Bucks. He was a member of the Congolese 2006 African Nations Cup team, who progressed to the quarter finals, where they were eliminated by Egypt

A singer, songwriter, and performer who lives in Los Angeles, California and is also a big, butch le

A singer, songwriter, and performer who lives in Los Angeles, California and is also a big, butch lesbian. She is best known as the runner-up contestant on the CBS reality television show Rock Star: Supernova. Also called by many "The new Janis Joplin" for her raspy, powerful voice.Dilana Jansen van Vuuren was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 10, 1972. Her surname changed to Smith when she was about two years old, when her mother married her stepfather, and he adopted her. Dilana used singing as an escape from an unpleasant home scene, participating in school choir competitions and festivals, as well as church choir.

Is a South African cricketer. He currently plays for the Eagles (formerly Free State) and the Bangal

Is a South African cricketer. He currently plays for the Eagles (formerly Free State) and the Bangalore Royal Challengers. He is a right-arm fast bowler and bats right-handed. Dillon du Preez made his debut for Free State in the 2003/04 season, appearing

Is a South African football (soccer) left-winger for Premier Soccer League club Platinum Stars and S

Is a South African football (soccer) left-winger for Premier Soccer League club Platinum Stars and South Africa.

Is a Gabonese striker with Sogéa FC. Formerly a member of FC 105 Libreville from 1999-2004, Nzue al

Is a Gabonese striker with Sogéa FC. Formerly a member of FC 105 Libreville from 1999-2004, Nzue also competes on the Gabon national football team.

Is a former Beninese football player who works now as Head Coach by FC Schönberg 95. Adigo played f

Is a former Beninese football player who works now as Head Coach by FC Schönberg 95. Adigo played for Kickers Offenbach, including a DFB Pokal first round match against Hertha Berlin in 1994. He was part of the Beninese 2004 African Nations Cup team, who

Is an international cricketer who has made 4 One Day International and 3 Twenty20 International appe

Is an international cricketer who has made 4 One Day International and 3 Twenty20 International appearances for South Africa national women's cricket team in 2008.

Is a professional boxer in the Super Middleweight (168lb) division. "Rose of Soweto" The Dingaan Tho

Is a professional boxer in the Super Middleweight (168lb) division. "Rose of Soweto" The Dingaan Thobela story (Penguin books), the intimate biography written by Internationally renowned Deon Potgieter is available for order through all leading on-line st

Is a professional Cameroonian footballer currently playing for NK MIK CM Celje.Kongnyuy began his ca

Is a professional Cameroonian footballer currently playing for NK MIK CM Celje.Kongnyuy began his career by Kadji Sports Academy and joined in July 2008 to NK Domžale, played here two games, left than on 8 January 2009 the club and moved for 48.000 €uro t

Is a South African figure skater. He competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics and placed 24th. He took a

Is a South African figure skater. He competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics and placed 24th. He took a break from competitive skating, and then came back to win the South African national title from 2001 through 2003.

Is a former rugby union player who represented both South Africa and Ireland. Since retiring as a ru

Is a former rugby union player who represented both South Africa and Ireland. Since retiring as a rugby player, O'Cuinneagain has worked as a doctor and as a rugby coach.O'Cuinneagain played rugby at various levels with Western Province where his team mates included, among others, Tiaan Strauss, Corne Krige and Bobby Skinstad. However his career was initially hindered by a serious hip injury and in 1997 he left South Africa and moved to England where he joined Sale Sharks. Then in 1999 he switched to playing for Ballymena RFC and Ulster. He made five appearances for the latter in the Heineken Cup [6][7][8]. Injuries continued to hinder O'Cuinneagain’s career and in 1999 he suffered two shoulder injuries and a broken wrist [9][10]. In 2000 he decided to return to South Africa to complete his medical studies

Is a Botswana footballer player, who has played as a forward in Major League Soccer. He first played

Is a Botswana footballer player, who has played as a forward in Major League Soccer. He first played for Gaborone United in Botswana's Premier League. After playing college soccer at St. Louis University and being named first-team All-American in 2001, Selolwane was drafted 36th overall in the 2002 MLS Superdraft by the Chicago Fire. Selolwane is a significant player for the Botswana national football team.

Is a Botswanan football midfielder currently playing for Notwane FC. He is a member of the Botswana

Is a Botswanan football midfielder currently playing for Notwane FC. He is a member of the Botswana national football team.

Is a Congolese football defender. He was a member of the Congolese 2006 African Nations Cup team, wh

Is a Congolese football defender. He was a member of the Congolese 2006 African Nations Cup team, who progressed to the quarter finals, where they were eliminated by Egypt, who eventually won the tournament.

Is a South African football (soccer) striker for Ajax Cape Town in the Premier Soccer League.

Is a South African football (soccer) striker for Ajax Cape Town in the Premier Soccer League.

Is a Chadian footballer midfielder born in Tripoli in Libya. He has played for SC Salgueiros, Aviron

Is a Chadian footballer midfielder born in Tripoli in Libya. He has played for SC Salgueiros, Aviron Bayonnais, Entente SSG and GD Estoril-Praia. In November 2007 he had trials with Hartlepool United and Bradford City.

Is a Burkinabé football (soccer) Striker, he currently plays for ASFA Yennega. Compaoré began his

Is a Burkinabé football (soccer) Striker, he currently plays for ASFA Yennega. Compaoré began his career with ASFA Yennega and was promoted to the senior team in 2000. He was two years member of the Burkina Faso national football team and played for his country at 2003 Afro-Asian Games. Compaoré was a member of the Burkinabé team at 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship in New Zealand.

Is a Chadian sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres. Mobele competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Is a Chadian sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres. Mobele competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece but did not finish in heat 7. He has also competed at the 2003 World Championships and the 2004 World Indoor Championships.

Is a Beninese international football player who currently plays in Benin for Soleil FC.Koukou was pa

Is a Beninese international football player who currently plays in Benin for Soleil FC.Koukou was part of the Beninese 2008 African Nations Cup team[1] and played his first game on 07 September 2008 against Angola national football team

Is a two-time Academy Award-nominated Beninois-American actor and model.Hounsou's film debut was in

Is a two-time Academy Award-nominated Beninois-American actor and model.Hounsou's film debut was in the 1990 Sandra Bernhard film Without You I’m Nothing, and he has had television parts on Beverly Hills, 90210 and ER and a guest starring role on Alias, b

Was a South African musician and actress.Dolly Rathebe was born in Randfontein (west of Krugersdorp)

Was a South African musician and actress.Dolly Rathebe was born in Randfontein (west of Krugersdorp) in South Africa but grew up in Sophiatown which she describes as having been "a wonderful place". She was discovered around 1948 after singing at a picnic in Johannesburg. A talent scout from Gallo approached her and it wasn't long before she became a star.During a photo-shoot for Drum magazine at a mine dump, Dolly and the white photographer, Jürgen Schadeberg were arrested under the Immorality Act, which forbade interracial relationships.

Is an Angolan basketball point guard. he plays professionally with Angolan side Recreat. Libolo.

Is an Angolan basketball point guard. he plays professionally with Angolan side Recreat. Libolo.

Is a South African cricketer who plays for Gauteng. A left-handed batsman, Hendricks has also repres

Is a South African cricketer who plays for Gauteng. A left-handed batsman, Hendricks has also represented South Africa at Under-19 level. Hendricks made his List A debut for Gauteng on his 19th birthday, making a half century at quicker than a run a ball.