A two-time Oscar nominee from Benin who overcame poverty and homelessness, Djimon Hounsou became a powerful presence in Hollywood and a proud African voice. This is his story.
Widely regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism, Herbert Macaulay founded the country's first political party and pioneered the struggle against colonial rule. This is his story.
A Malian music legend known as the Golden Voice of Africa, Salif Keita overcame prejudice against his albinism to become a global star and a tireless advocate. This is his story.
The first Black captain of South Africa's Springboks and a two-time Rugby World Cup winner, Siya Kolisi rose from deep poverty to become a national symbol of unity. This is his story.
Known for The Walking Dead and Black Panther and celebrated as a playwright, Danai Gurira is a Zimbabwean-American artist of rare range and purpose. This is her story.
A Nobel Peace Prize winner and towering anti-apartheid leader, Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the moral conscience of South Africa and a global champion of justice. This is his story.
A two-time Olympic champion and multiple world record holder across track and the marathon, Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian icon and one of the greatest runners ever. This is his story.
A defining voice of Afrobeats and a Grammy winner, Wizkid carried Nigerian music to global superstardom with hits and historic collaborations. This is his story.
A record-breaking forward and multiple-time African Women's Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala rose from the streets of Lagos to European glory with Barcelona. This is her story.
One of the biggest names in Afrobeats, Davido helped carry Nigerian music to a global audience with a string of hits and sold-out shows. This is his story.