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 89
Mbulaeni Mulaudzi
South African middle-distance runner
Lesley Manyathela
South African footballer
Lovemore N'dou
South African-Australian former professional boxer
Khuliso Mudau
Soccer player
Mvzzle
South African DJ
Pierre de Vos
Law professor
Nelson Mandela
Former President of South Africa
Noureddine Adam
Mahamat Kamoun
Former Acting Prime Minister of the Central African Republic
Kobus van Wyk
South African rugby union player
Shelly Van der Westhuizen
Actor
Shelly Vander Westhuizen
TV actor
Tebogo Moerane
South African footballer
Wilma Stockenström
South African writer
Mpumi
Musical artist
Sihle Zikalala
Premier of KwaZulu-Natal
Nomfundo Moh
Singer
Jaco van der Westhuyzen
Sandile Sibande
Football player
Mathews Phosa
South African attorney
ChianoSky
Musical artist
Corniel van Zyl
South African rugby union player
Sicelo Moya
Gospel singer
Warwick Tecklenburg
South African rugby player
John Kani
South African actor
Mxolisi Nyezwa
Author
Nomhle Nkonyeni
Actress
Xolani Maholo
Soccer player
Monde Lobese
Military officer
Lubabalo Kondlo
Harry Gwala
South African Politician
Bakkies Botha
South African rugby union player
Mac Maharaj
Former Minister of Transport of South Africa
Margaret H. Marshall
American jurist
Dara Kell
Film director
Helman Mkhalele
South African football player
Sizwe Motaung
South African football player
Thamsanqa Gabuza
South African footballer
Fani Madida
South African former football player
Fanie de Jager
South African operatic tenor
Siyethemba Sithebe
Soccer player
Siyabonga Nkosi
South African footballer
Andre Snyman
South African rugby union player
Lindokuhle Mbatha
South African footballer
Johan van der Wath
South African cricketer
JanBerry Burger
Cricketer
Mahlathini
South African singer
