Africa
Whenever documentary filmmakers at Discovery Channel and the BBC unite for a project, stellar television seems to follow. The breakthrough natural history series "Life" stemmed from this collaboration in 2009, and "Africa" follows suit in stunning fashion. It's narrated by actor Forest Whitaker, who takes viewers on a journey through the vast and diverse continent. Four years in the making, during which more than 2,000 hours of video were shot, the program consists of six hourlong episodes that feature an array of never-before-filmed species, animal behaviors and previously unknown places. Cameras uncover the extreme dangers of the Kalahari, the dense forests and snow-capped peaks of the Savannah, the dynamic Congo rainforest, the ever-changing climate of the Cape and the massive and parched Sahara. A seventh episode, hosted by British naturalist David Attenborough, details changes Africa is undergoing and the challenges faced by a future generation of animals. … MORE
People born in Africa (First 49 people) - Page 130
Daniel Kasende
Rugby union player
Matthew Sates
South African swimmer
Wensten van der Linde
Soccer player
Andrew Zondo
Bokang Thato Thlone
Football player
Tashrique Goldman
South African goalkeeper
Pule Maraisane
South African soccer player
Josette Eales
Actress
Patricia Fresen
South African writer
Cythna Letty
South African artist
De Wet Roos
Rugby union player
Michau du Preez
Cricketer
Hildah Magaia
South African soccer player
Jullian Gomes
Musical artist
Keagan Johannes
Rugby union player
Billy Zulch
South African cricketer
John Robert Oosthuizen
South African olympic athlete
Michael Araujo
South African soccer player
Diane Cummins
Middle-distance runner
Elizna Naudé
South African olympic athlete
Noxolo Cesane
Football player
Ockie Strydom
South African professional golfer
Sherwin Vries
Olympic athlete
Tshepo Maseko
South African actor
Bobby Alexander
Rugby union player
JJ Kotze
Rugby union player
André Lötter
South African actor
Lionel Morrison
British journalist
Louritz van der Schyff
Rugby union player
Norman Robinson
Martial arts instructor
Francois Klopper
Rugby union player
Dian Bleuler
Rugby union player
Hanro Jacobs
Rugby union player
Travis Gordon
South African rugby union player
portable
Musical artist
Thulani Mtsweni
South African actor
Ben Schoeman
Former Minister of Transport of South Africa
George Lourens
Rugby union player
Lwazi Mthembu
Actress
Raphael Geminder
Businessman
Jarod Cairns
Rugby union player
Therese Benade
Actress
Khwezi Mafu
Rugby union player
Anele Lungisa
Rugby union player
Lincoln Vyver
Soccer player
Neo Makua
Football player
Liza Grobler
South African artist
