African Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Was a Prime Minister of South Africa from 1948 to 1954. He is seen as the champion of Afrikaner nati

Was a Prime Minister of South Africa from 1948 to 1954. He is seen as the champion of Afrikaner nationalism. His National Party government came to power on the program of apartheid and began the comprehensive implementation of the segregationist policy.He

East of Johannesburg, South Africa. From an early age, Roodt was an avid reader. He attended the Lae

East of Johannesburg, South Africa. From an early age, Roodt was an avid reader. He attended the Laerskool Christiaan Beyers in Springs. His high school years were spent at the Hoër Seunskool Helpmekaar, an Afrikaans school in Johannesburg.[citation needed]Roodt has strong views on the preservation of Afrikaans, Roodt once commented: "Each time a new book is written or published in Afrikaans, we spit in the faces of our former British and current Afro-Imperialists."[2]

Is a Beninese international football player who currently plays in France for AS Saint-Priest.He pla

Is a Beninese international football player who currently plays in France for AS Saint-Priest.He played his debut game for Benin on 01 June 2008 against Angola[5]. Gbaguidi is also former youth player from France he presented from 2003 to 2008 the U-15, U

Is a filmmaker and actor from Nkongsamba, Cameroon.[2] He studied drama in Paris, France, before pro

Is a filmmaker and actor from Nkongsamba, Cameroon.[2] He studied drama in Paris, France, before producing his first film, Boubou-cravate, in 1973.

Is a versatile South African singer, songwriter and actor. He holds a B.A. degree from the Wits Univ

Is a versatile South African singer, songwriter and actor. He holds a B.A. degree from the Wits University. He has produced some chart topping hits and award winning albums.He is one of the first South African musicians to perform on the Oprah Winfrey show in Chicago with guest like Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Josh Groban and John Travolta appearing on the same day.Danny has toured and performed with many renowned international acts including: Usher, Craig David, P Diddy, Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Eric Benet, Bob Geldof, U2, Queen and Beyonce.

Is a Cameroonian football midfielder. He plays for A.C. Pistoiese, on loan from F.C. Internazionale

Is a Cameroonian football midfielder. He plays for A.C. Pistoiese, on loan from F.C. Internazionale Milano and Treviso.He made his first team debut in the 2005/2006 season, with a few appearances in Italian Cup and Champions' League matches. He made his d

Is a Cape Verdean footballer who currently plays for Cape Verde national football team and Gil Vicen

Is a Cape Verdean footballer who currently plays for Cape Verde national football team and Gil Vicente of the Portugese Liga de Honra.

Is a Ugandan football (soccer) midfielder for Ugandan Premier League club Police Jinja. He began his

Is a Ugandan football (soccer) midfielder for Ugandan Premier League club Police Jinja. He began his career by Villa SC in the Ugandan Premier League, before 2003 moving to Police Jinja. He played from 2002 to 2004 for the Uganda national football team.

Was the Prime Minister of Zambia from June 1978 until February 1981. Born in Mongu, Zambia, Lisulo m

Was the Prime Minister of Zambia from June 1978 until February 1981. Born in Mongu, Zambia, Lisulo married Mary Mambo in 1967; she died in 1976, leaving Lisulo with two daughters. Lisulo served as the director of the Bank of Zambia from 1964 to 1977 before becoming Prime Minister. He was a member of Parliament from 1977 to 1983. After this, he went into private law practice. He died in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Is a Cameroonian football player who plays goalkeeper for CSKA Sofia of the Bulgarian A Professional

Is a Cameroonian football player who plays goalkeeper for CSKA Sofia of the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group.He began his career in 1993 in Fovu Club de Yaoundé. In 1995, he moved to Malaysian club DPMM FC, he played between 1997 by Duli Pengiran M

Is a Gabonese politician who is currently the First Vice-President of the National Assembly. He is a

Is a Gabonese politician who is currently the First Vice-President of the National Assembly. He is a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party (Parti démocratique gabonais, PDG) and has served as a minister in the government.He was elected to the National A

Was a football player from South Africa.Having played for several clubs in the Premier Soccer League

Was a football player from South Africa.Having played for several clubs in the Premier Soccer League, he had retired in 2001, and ran a tavern in Harrismith.

A left-handed middle-order batsman, Dan Taylor was the older brother of the South African Test capta

A left-handed middle-order batsman, Dan Taylor was the older brother of the South African Test captain Herbie Taylor and played in two Test matches under his brother during the 1913-14 MCC tour, scoring 36 in each innings of his first game, but failing in

Is a rugby union footballer who left a successful international career in 2008 to attend the Univers

Is a rugby union footballer who left a successful international career in 2008 to attend the University of Cambridge, where he is now reading a degree in Land Economy at Hughes Hall. The 204 cm, 119 kg lock previously played Super Rugby with the Brumbies (2001–03) and New South Wales Waratahs (2004–2008), and appeared in 52 Tests with the Wallabies, the national team of his adopted country of Australia. He signed a one-year deal to return to professional rugby with Northampton Saints in the Guinness Premiership in May 2009,[1] but arranged to delay his arrival with the team until after the 2009 Varsity Match in December, in which he captained Cambridge to a 31–27 victory over eternal rival Oxford.[2]

Is Cape Verdean footballer who as of 2009-10 season plays for Oriental at Portuguese Second Division

Is Cape Verdean footballer who as of 2009-10 season plays for Oriental at Portuguese Second Division (3rd level). Dani spent most of his career at Portuguese third highest level. Dani played twice at Liga de Honra, for Leiria and Olhanense.

Is a South African soccer player who currently plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.B

Is a South African soccer player who currently plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.Borman began his career in the youth system of South African Premier Soccer League side Engen Santos, before coming to the United States in 2004 to play college soccer at the University of Rhode Island. He was named A-10 Rookie of the Year in 2004, finishing with two goals and five assists. He earned the A-10 Championship Most Outstanding Player Award after helping the Rams to a 2-0 win over St. Louis University in the 2006 Championship Game, and was selected to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference second team in 2007 after finishing his senior season with one goal and seven assists. Borman totalled 7 goals and 16 assists in 83 games in his four seasons with Rhode Island.

Is a Congolese footballer who currently plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. He

Is a Congolese footballer who currently plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. He attended Jefferson High School, and played club soccer for Westside Metros Soccer Club before playing college soccer at Oregon State University (OSU). Mw

Is a Burkinabé football player who currently plays for ASFA Yennega as a goalkeeper. Compaoré has

Is a Burkinabé football player who currently plays for ASFA Yennega as a goalkeeper. Compaoré has played for K.V.C. Westerlo in the past. He was part of the Burkinabé 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the quarter-finals.

Is a Burkinabé football (soccer) goalkeeper with Al-Mokawloon al-Arab of the Egyptian Premier Leagu

Is a Burkinabé football (soccer) goalkeeper with Al-Mokawloon al-Arab of the Egyptian Premier League. Diakite capped with the Burkina Faso national football team, and played at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Was a South African author of works such as "Mittee", "Ratoons" and "Wizards' Country". She also wro

Was a South African author of works such as "Mittee", "Ratoons" and "Wizards' Country". She also wrote travel articles and books for children set in India, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.where they lived a hardscrabble farming life. During this time, her mother published a book, "The Children of the Veld" (under the name "Mare Knevitt"). This inspired Daphne to try her hand at writing and she became a journalist. In 1946, she was co-winner of the Afrikaanse Pers literary prize, for a work that was eventually published as her first novel, under the title "A Grove of Fever Trees".[3] In the meantime (1937) she had married an Australian named Irvin ("Bertie") Rooke, who she had met while doing organizational work for the Transport Workers Union. Following the Durban riots in 1949, they left for Australia. They returned to Natal in the fifties but, disturbed by the police state mentality in South Africa, moved back to Australia in 1965. In the 1980s her work was "rediscovered" by the University of Natal, which awarded her an honorary doctorate in 1997. She remained in Australia until Bertie's death in 1989 when she moved to Cambridge, England, where she lived for the rest of her life.[4]

Is a South African swimmer. He was part of the Men's 4x100m freestyle relay team that won gold and b

Is a South African swimmer. He was part of the Men's 4x100m freestyle relay team that won gold and broke the world record at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Townsend is currently attending the University of Arizona but he also attended the University of Florida.

(born on 13 May 1975) is a South African golfer.

(born on 13 May 1975) is a South African golfer.

Is a South African football (soccer) player who plays as a goalkeeper for Bidvest Wits in the Premie

Is a South African football (soccer) player who plays as a goalkeeper for Bidvest Wits in the Premier Soccer League.

Was a South African-born Namibian cricketer. Born in Pietermaritzburg, he participated for Namibia i

Was a South African-born Namibian cricketer. Born in Pietermaritzburg, he participated for Namibia in the 1996/97 ICC Trophy tournament. Unable to secure a position as opening batsman, he was soon to not make another appearance for Namibia until 2001, whe

Is a South African cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who plays for Border. R

Is a South African cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who plays for Border. Randall made his first-class debut for the side during the 2009-10 season, against Northerns.