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Can You Identify These
FAMOUS AFRICANS? |
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I’ve spent my life fighting for harmony and equal opportunities
for black and white people in my country.
I was imprisoned for 27 years because of my protest activities
against apartheid (racial segregation by the government).
I was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, and
became
South Africa
's first black president in 1994.
Who am I?
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I served as Secretary-General of the
United Nations from 1992 to 1997.
I had a role in negotiating the Camp David
accords beween Egypt and Israel.
I'm a native of Egypt, and was a professor of
international law at Cairo University.
Who am I?
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I’m a professional singer, and in 1959 was the
first South African to win a Grammy Award.
I was banned from my home country by the government for
many years, for speaking out publicly against apartheid.
I’ve received international awards
for my humanitarian activities.
Who am I?
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I’ve written many novels, short stories, and essays,
as well as screenplays for TV and movies.
I was the first South African to be awarded
the Nobel Prize for Literature, in 1991.
My works are well known for their
portrayals of race issues.
Who am I?
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I’m a heart surgeon who performed the world’s first
heart transplant, in 1967 at Groote Schuur Hospital.
I also performed the first heart-lung transplant, designed
artificial heart valves, and wrote many scientific books.
I’m a native of Beaufort West,
South Africa.
Who am I?
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I’m 7 feet 7 inches tall, and played NBA basketball
for the Bullets, Warriors, 76ers, and Heat.
I’m a native of
Sudan, the largest country (by area)
in
Africa. My father was a Dinka tribal chief.
I’ve made great efforts to help my country’s
people during their time of civil war.
Who am I?
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I’m an actress who won Oscar and Golden Globe
awards in 2004, for the movie "Monster."
Before I began my acting career, I was a professional
ballet dancer and model in
Milan
and
New York
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I was born and raised in
Johannesburg
,
South Africa
.
Who am I?
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My mission to foster interracial harmony in South
Africa began with teaching black clergymen.
I was the first black Anglican bishop of Johannesburg,
and later became Anglican Archbishop of Capetown.
I was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984
for my leadership role in abolishing apartheid.
Who am I?
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I was one of the most highly decorated and
famous fighter pilots during World War II.
After the war I became very politically active in
the protest movement in my native
South Africa.
People called me “Sailor” my whole life because I'd
served in the Mercantile Marines as a young man.
Who am I?
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I'm the first four-time winner of the Boston marathon,
and I once broke my own marathon world record.
I’m a native of
Kenya, in eastern
Africa. This region
has produced numerous marathon champions.
I've raised money for Kenyan ministries that help
people affected by the HIV epidemic in Africa.
Who am I?
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