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This visionary civil rights leader played a pivotal role in shaping the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
Martin Luther King Jr.
This President of the United States was known for his historic presidency as the first African American to hold the highest office in the country.
Barack Obama
Who is celebrated as the fastest man in the world, dominating the track with unparalleled speed?
Usain Bolt
Which basketball icon redefined excellence on the court with his skill, competitiveness, and clutch performances?
Michael Jordan
Which reggae icon used his music as a vessel for inspiration and social change?
Bob Marley
This revered anti-apartheid revolutionary became the first black President of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela
This woman broke barriers as the first female and African to serve as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Who was the boxing legend known for his unshakeable confidence and commitment to justice and equality?
Muhammad Ali
This American former professional tennis player won 23 Grand Slam women's singles titles and is the only player to accomplish a career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles.
Serena Williams
Who is the Nigerian singer-songwriter renowned for his innovative fusion of Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in modern African music?"
Burna Boy
This Canadian figure is remembered for her courageous act of resistance against racial segregation in 1946, becoming the face of our $10 bills
Viola Desmond
This first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is celebrated for his leadership in achieving independence for the nation and his scholarly contributions.
Eric Williams
Who is the cricketing maestro from Trinidad and Tobago, renowned for his elegant batting style and record-breaking achievements?
Brian Lara
Which Cameroonian football icon is recognized for his prolific goal-scoring ability and versatility on the field?
Samuel Eto'o
Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Training Day" and is known for his compelling portrayals in movies like "Glory" and "Malcolm X"?
Denzel Washington
This leader and first President of Ghana advocated for independence and unity across the African continent.
Kwame Nkrumah
This Liberian politician made history as Africa's first female elected head of state and won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting women's rights and democracy.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Who was the African American track and field athlete who gained international acclaim for his performance in the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Jesse Owens
Which family of Ethiopian long-distance running icons collectively dominated global competitions with their unparalleled speed and endurance?
The Dibaba sisters
Who is the legendary Nigerian musician and political activist known for pioneering the Afrobeat genre?
Fela Kuti
This charismatic leader and first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo passionately championed African independence.
Patrice Lumumba
This pivotal figure in American history is remembered as the first casualty of the American Revolution.
Crispus Attucks
Who is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, having won three FIFA World Cups?
Pele
Who made history as the first African player to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award and was celebrated for his electrifying pace on the field?
George Weah
Which influential Nigerian novelist wrote the masterpiece "Things Fall Apart"?
Chinua Achebe