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 90
Rolland Beaumont
South African cricketer
Jan-Berrie Burger
Cricketer
Willie Wepener
Rugby union hooker
Jannie Boshoff
Rugby union player
Alexander du Toit
Geologist
Evelyn Mase
South African nurse
Walter Sisulu
South African activist
Aphiwe Dyantyi
South African rugby union player
Zukisa Tshiqi
Judge
Oscar Mabuyane
Premier of the Eastern Cape
Luyolo Nomandela
South African soccer player
Hildegardt Whites
South African actress
Willem Coertzen
South African track and field athlete
Tappe Henning
Fanyana Mokoena
South African association football player
Jacob Zuma
Former President of South Africa
C.T. Msimang
Author
Khuzani Mpungose
Musician
Shwi
Musical artist
Nomvelo Makhanya
South African actress
Oliver Tambo
South African Politician
Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu
King of the Zulu nation
Magogo kaDinuzulu
Mangosuthu Buthelezi's mother
Chester Dent
Producer
Cedric Nunn
South African photographer
Goodman Dlamini
South African footballer
Goodwill Zwelithinika Bhekuzulu
King of the Zulu nation
Zwakele Mncwango
South African Politician
Mfaz'Omnyama
Music performer
Thobani Mncwango
Football player
Noloyiso Sandile
Ntandoyesizwe Zulu
Goodwill Zwelithini's daughter
Lactantius
Author
Jean Fauque
Singer
Adrian of Canterbury
Scholar
Pope Miltiades
Former Pope
Gelimer
Ruler
Caesarius of Africa
Martyr
Cerbonius
Saint
Katlego Danke
South African actress
Denise Zimba
South African actress
Supra Mahumapelo
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa
Stoan
Musical artist
Mapula Mafole
Actress
Nontsikelelo Veleko
South African photographer
Stoan Seate
Actor
Yaseen Valli
South African cricketer
