African Success Stories

	Chinua Achebe Chinua is a writer, author, and Booker Prize Finalist from Nigeria. Learn more »
	Africa, Connected The introduction of the cellular phone has bridged the communications barrier and connected Africa in new and exciting ways. Learn more »
	Africa Votes A new South Africa was born in 1994 when the country enjoyed its first truly free and fair elections. Learn more »
	Ishmael Beah Ishmael fought as a child soldier during Sierra Leone's civil war before making his way to the United States for college. Today he's a prominent youth advocate and accomplished author. Learn more »
	Betty Bigombe Betty is a former Ugandan parliamentarian and government minister intimately involved in northern Uganda’s peace process. She is currently a Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace. Learn more »
	Eric Kabera Eric is a film producer, writer, director based in Kigali, Rwanda. He is the founder of the Rwanda Cinema Center, which seeks to empower youth through film. Learn more »
	Abiodun Koya Abiodun is a classically-trained opera singer from Nigeria. Learn more »
	Kuku Born in Nigeria, Kuku is a poet, musician, and songwriter who also spent four years serving in the US Army. Learn more »
	Wangari Maathai Wangari is an environmentalist and human rights advocate from Kenya. She was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. Learn more »
	Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine Ntare is an actor, playwright, photographer, and HIV/AIDS activist from Uganda. Most recently, he appeared in the film "Blood Diamond" starting Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly. Learn more »
	Anna Mwalagho Anna is an accomplished actress, HIV/AIDS activist, and radio & television personality from Kenya. Learn more »
	Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf In 2005, Mrs. Johnson-Sirleaf became the President of Liberia and the first female elected Head of State in Africa. Learn more »
	Richard Mbah A Moute & Alfred Aboya Richard and Alfred, both originally from Cameroon, are star players on the UCLA basketball team. Learn more »
	Emmanuel Osufu Yeboah Emmanuel is a Ghanaian athlete, leader, and activist for the rights of disabled people. His empowering story is documented in the film "Emmanuel’s Gift." Learn more »
	Tsotsi "Tsotsi," a South African film about a young man growing up in the townships outside of Johannesburg, won the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film of the Year in 2006. Learn more »
	World Cup 2010 South Africa will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first to be held on the African continent. Learn more »