American footballer, Russell Wilson, plays for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and is considered one of the best players ever. In NFL history, he is one of two quarterbacks with a career passer rating over 100. In October 2020, he was inducted in an exclusive group, the Madden 99 club of the popular ‘Madden 21’ video game.
Somalian president and Peace and Development Party founder Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud came to power in 2012, marking the end of the Somalian civil war. He has also been a professor and a consultant. He has been the target of several violent attacks, most notably in a Mogadishu hotel in 2012.
William Tubman grew up sleeping on floor pallets because his father believed beds would hinder Tubman's character development. The former Liberian president had a long tenure of almost 3 decades. He introduced several modern reforms such as property rights for women and the participation of tribes in the government.
John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian politician who served as the president of Ghana from July 2012 to January 2017. He was previously the vice president of Ghana from January 2009 to July 2012. He is the first head of state of Ghana to have been born after Ghana's independence. He is a staunch campaigner for sustainability.
Katlego Mphela is a former football player who represents the South African national team. He helped his country finish fourth in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup which earned him a place in South Africa's squad for the 2010 World Cup. Nicknamed Killer for his ability to close out a goal, Katlego Mphela is also renowned for his speed and strength.
New Zealand basketball player Corey Webster is a promising shooting guard/point guard and is best known for his stint with the Egyptian club Al Ittihad. A 3-time NBL champion, he has also had an on-and-off stint with the New Zealand Breakers. He has also played in clubs from Israel, China, and Greece.