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Birthdate: October 22, 1919

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Kermanshah

Died: November 17, 2013

Birthdate: February 14, 1978

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Grinnell

Danai Gurira is best known as Michonne from The Walking Dead and as Okoye from the Marvel films Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. She earned a Tony nomination for writing the Broadway play Eclipsed. She has been a UN Goodwill Ambassador and promotes arts and women empowerment.

Birthdate: September 15, 1942

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Zvishavane

Nicknamed The Crocodile, the current Zimbabwean president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has been one of the harshest rulers his country has seen. Roughly 20,000 people lost their lives during his tenure as the security minister in the 1980s. Once Mugabe’s right hand, he later fell out with him and launched a coup.

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Nick Price

(Former Zimbabwean Professional Golfer)

Birthdate: January 28, 1957

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Durban

Nick Price is a Zimbabwean golfer who was considered the best player in the world in the mid-1990s; he was ranked number one as per the Official World Golf Ranking. He has won three major championships including two PGA Championships. In 2003, Nick Price was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Tendai Mtawarira

(Rugby union player)

Birthdate: August 1, 1985

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Harare

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

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Rick Cosnett

(Actor, Producer)

Birthdate: April 6, 1983

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Chegutu

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Birthdate: March 5, 1936

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Esigodini

Died: November 10, 2003

Canaan Banana was a Zimbabwean politician, theologian, and Methodist minister. In 1980, Banana became the first president of Zimbabwe, a position which he held until 1987. Ten years later, he made the headlines when he was involved in a highly publicized trial after being accused of being a homosexual. He served six months in prison after being convicted of sodomy.

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Bruce Grobbelaar

(Association football player, Association football manager)

Birthdate: October 6, 1957

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Durban

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

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Alexander McCall Smith

(British Writer Known for the Series of Novels ‘The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency’)

Birthdate: August 24, 1948

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Bulawayo

Alexander McCall Smith is a British-Zimbabwean writer best known for his The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series of novels. A lawyer by qualification, he is a respected expert on medical law and bioethics. His books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 46 languages. Also an amateur bassoonist, he co-founded The Really Terrible Orchestra.  

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Kirsty Coventry

(Zimbabwean Politician and Professional Swimmer)

Birthdate: September 16, 1983

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Harare

Kirsty Coventry is a Zimbabwean politician and professional swimmer. She is the current Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation in Zimbabwe. A former Olympic swimmer, Kirsty Coventry is best known for winning a gold medal each at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics in Athens and Beijing respectively. Kirsty Coventry is one of the most decorated Olympians from Africa.  

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Joshua Nkomo

(Zimbabwean Revolutionary and Matabeleland Politician)

Birthdate: June 19, 1917

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Semokwe

Died: July 1, 1999

Zimbabwean politician Joshua Nkomo was founder and leader of ZAPU. He was incarcerated for a decade by white minority government of Rhodesia and following his release, ZAPU along with Robert Mugabe's ZANU contributed to the fall of that government. The two parties later merged to become ZANU–PF. Nkomo served as first Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe with Mugabe as President.

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Strive Masiyiwa

(businessperson)

Birthdate: January 29, 1961

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

Birthdate: April 8, 1919

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Shurugwi

Died: November 20, 2007

Ian Smith was a politician who served as the prime minister of Rhodesia (today known as Zimbabwe) from 1964 to 1979. Born to British immigrants in  the Southern Rhodesian Midlands, he was a controversial figure who personified “White Rhodesia.” While his detractors denounced him as "an unrepentant racist," his supporters hailed him as "a political visionary.” 

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Chipo Chung

(Actress)

Birthdate: August 17, 1977

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Dar es Salaam

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Sha Sha

(Singer)

Birthdate: June 13, 1994

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Mutare

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Tongayi Chirisa

(Actor)

Birthdate: August 8, 1981

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Harare

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Lucia Evans

(Singer)

Birthdate: 1982 AD

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

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Abel Muzorewa

(Former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe)

Birthdate: April 14, 1925

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Mutare

Died: April 8, 2010

Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa was a Zimbabwean politician best remembered for his service as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia from 1 June 1979 to 18 April 1980. He also served as a bishop at the United Methodist Church (UMC).

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Cara Black

(Zimbabwean Former Professional Tennis Player)

Birthdate: February 17, 1979

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Harare

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Blessing Chitapa

(Zimbabwean Singer)

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

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Thomas Mapfumo

(Musician)

Birthdate: July 3, 1945

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Marondera

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Ndabaningi Sithole

(Zimbabwean Political Leader & Founder of a Militant Organization Called Zimbabwe African National Union)

Birthdate: July 21, 1920

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Nyamandhlovu

Died: December 12, 2000

Ndabaningi Sithole was a Zimbabwean political leader best remembered for founding a militant organization called the Zimbabwe African National Union, which fought against the government of Rhodesia during the 1960s and 1970s. Ndabaningi Sithole was also one of the most prolific authors in Rhodesia; he published 12 books including a novel titled The Polygamist.

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Tatenda Taibu

(Cricketer)

Birthdate: May 14, 1983

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Harare

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

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Leonard Dembo

(Musician)

Birthdate: February 6, 1959

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

Died: April 9, 1996

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Auxillia Mnangagwa

(Zimbabwean Political Figure)

Birthdate: March 3, 1963

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Mazowe

Auxillia Mnangagwa is a Zimbabwean politician best known for her service in the Ministry of Manpower and Development. She achieved popularity when she became the Second Lady of Zimbabwe in 2014. Auxillia Mnangagwa is currently serving as the First Lady of her country. 

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Tsitsi Dangarembga

(Novelist)

Birthdate: February 4, 1959

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Mutoko

Birthdate: February 21, 1924

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Harare

Died: September 6, 2019

Robert Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary. He played a major role in the Rhodesian Bush War, which eventually led to the Lancaster House Agreement, resulting in the creation of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Subsequently, Mugabe served as the first prime minister of Zimbabwe and later as its president. A controversial figure, Mugabe is also often criticized for his tyrannical ways.

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Gary Hocking

(Motorcycle Racer)

Birthdate: September 30, 1937

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Caerleon

Died: December 21, 1962

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Andy Flower

(Former Zimbabwe's Wicket-keeper and Batsmen)

Birthdate: April 28, 1968

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Cape Town

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Chelsy Davy

(Zimbabwean Instagram Star)

Birthdate: October 13, 1985

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

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Takudzwa Ngwenya

(Zimbabwean Former Rugby Union Player Who Played On The Wing)

Birthdate: July 22, 1985

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Harare

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Colleen Madamombe

(Sculptor)

Birthdate: 1964 AD

Birthplace: Harare

Died: May 31, 2009

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Byron Black

(Former Zimbabwean Touring Professional Tennis and Davis Cup Player)

Birthdate: October 6, 1969

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Harare

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

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Mark McNulty

(Zimbabwean-Irish Professional Golfer)

Birthdate: March 24, 1953

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Bindura

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Dambudzo Marechera

(Novelist)

Birthdate: June 4, 1952

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Rusape

Died: August 18, 1987

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Jim Redman

(Motorcycle Racer)

Birthdate: November 8, 1931

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: London

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Roy Welensky

(Former Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland)

Birthdate: January 20, 1907

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Harare

Died: December 5, 1991

Roy Welensky was a Northern Rhodesian political leader who served as the Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland from 2 November 1956 to 31 December 1963. Roy Welensky also worked as a locomotive enginedriver.

Birthdate: March 10, 1952

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Gutu

A long-time opponent of Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Morgan Tsvangirai was a trade union activist who later also served as the Zimbabwean prime minister, sharing power with Mugabe. He lost his wife in a deadly car crash, in which he was himself injured. He later died of cancer.

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Wayne Black

(Former Zimbabwean Professional Tennis Player)

Birthdate: November 14, 1973

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Harare

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

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Scott Vincent

(Zimbabwean Professional Golfer)

Birthdate: May 20, 1992

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Harare

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Garfield Todd

(Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia (1953 to 1958))

Birthdate: July 13, 1908

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Invercargill

Died: October 13, 2002

Liberal Rhodesian politician Garfield Todd served as the prime minister of Southern Rhodesia. Born in New Zealand, he later moved to Southern Rhodesia as a Protestant missionary and also opened a clinic there. He lost his political power after his ministers opposed his policy of appeasing Black voters.

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Sibongile Mlambo

(Actress)

Birthdate: June 25, 1990

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

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Caesar Hull

(Boxer)

Birthdate: February 26, 1914

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Shangani

Died: September 7, 1940

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Sally Hayfron

(Former First Lady of Zimbabwe)

Birthdate: June 6, 1931

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Ghana

Died: January 27, 1992

Sally Hayfron was the First Lady of Zimbabwe from 31 December 1987 to 27 January 1992. Commonly referred to as Amai (Mother) in Zimbabwe, Mugabe was the wife of Robert Mugabe, a revolutionary and one of the most influential politicians in the history of Zimbabwe. A trained teacher, Sally Hayfron established herself as a campaigner and political activist.

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Hazel Crane

(Socialite)

Birthdate: 1951 AD

Birthplace: Belfast

Died: November 10, 2003

A well-known South African socialite and businesswoman, Hazel Crane once smuggled diamonds and worked at a strip club. She had also been a nurse. She was gunned down while traveling in her car to testify against Israeli mafia boss Lior Saat. Her interesting life later became public through her post-humous memoir.

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Adam Croasdell

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 10, 1976

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

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Michael Mahendere

(Musician)

Birthdate: May 28, 1983

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

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Lobengula

(King)

Birthdate: 1845 AD

Birthplace: Matabeleland

Died: January 23, 1894

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Leonard Zhakata

(Musician)

Birthdate: June 25, 1968

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Zimbabwe

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Kwayedza Kureya

(British-Zimbabwean Singer)

Birthplace: Unknown

Politics apart, Zimbabwe has been home to distinguished writers, such as Jacob Chikuhwa, John Eppel, Wilbur Smith, notable businessmen like David Hatendi, Strive Masiyiwa, sporting legends as Byron Black, Henry Olonga, Benjani Mwaruwari, gifted musicians such as Brian Chikwava, John Edmond, Jonah Sithole, Simon Chimbetu and so on. Read this section to know more about the life and works of famous Zimbabweans.