List of Namibians

This is a list of Namibians who are famous.

Actors

*N!xau, actor

Artists

*Adolph Jentsch, painter
*John Muafangejo, painter and printmaker
*Michaela von Seydlitz, painter and writer
*Francois Jansen van Rensburg, photographer and painter

Businesspeople

*Dr Frans Aupa Indongo, Owner,Indongo Toyota, Continental properties.
*Herold Pupkewietz, Chairman and MD of the Pupkewietz Group
*Quinton van Rooyen, Chairman Trusto Group International
*Sven Thieme, Chairman of Olthaver and list group of companies
*B. Huangwa, Businessman

Diplomats

*Martin Andjaba
*Andrew Toh, diplomat
*Patrick Nandago
*Mr. Jakova Katuamba Commercial Counselor
*Mr. Kanaki Tjejamba First Secretary

Labour activists

*Alfred Angula
*Cuana Angula
*Asser Kuveri Kapere, Chairman of the National Council

Lawyers

*Bience P. Gawanas, African Union Labour Affairs Commissioner.

Musicians

*Jackson Kaujeua, singer
*Roy-Lee Kitt, musician, singer, songwriter
*Ras Sheehama, singer
*Ishmael Tjikurame, singer, composer
*Kareke Henguva, singer
*Kakazona Kavari, singer
*The Dogg, musician, songwriter, producer
*Gazza, musician, songwriter
*Gal Level, musician
*Stefan Ludik, musician
*Anesh Morar, musician
*Mike Ott, musician
*Sunny Boy, musician

Politicians

*Nahas Angula, Prime Minister
*Justus Garoëb, chief and politician
*Hage Geingob, former prime minister
*Theo-Ben Gurirab, diplomat and politician, former prime minister
*Fanuel Jariretundu Kozonguizi, politician
*Moses Katjikuru Katjiuongua, politician
*Katuutire Kaura, politician
*Fanuel Kozonguizi, first President of SWANU, first national ombudsman
*Nangolo Mbumba, Minister of Education
*Dirk Mudge, politician
*Sam Nujoma, 1st Namibian President
*Hifikepunye Pohamba, 2nd Namibian President
*Ngarikutuke Tjiriange, lawyer and minister
*Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, former minister; independence leader
*Ben Ulenga, Opposition Party Leader (COD)- politician
*Hendrik Witbooi, former deputy prime minister
*Alphues !Naruseb, Minister of Labour
*Immanuel Ngatjizeko, Minister of Trade and Industry
*Bernard Esau, Trade Unionist, Independence Activist, Politician

Religious leaders

*Leonard Auala, Christian Bishop of Evangelical-Lutheran Ovambo-Kavango Church (ELOC)
*Nangula Evalisa Kathindi, Christian cleric
*David Lenihan, Christian bishop

Sportspeople

*Frankie Fredericks, Olympic runner
*Ali Nuumbembe http://www.alinumber1.com/, Commonwealth welterweight boxing champion (February 2007)
*Adam Cann, All-round sports entertainer (born 1979)
*Percy Montgomery, Rugby union Star
*Harry Simon, Boxing champion

Writers

*Joseph Diescho, novelist, (born 1955)
*Dorian Haarhoff, poet
*Gwen Lister, journalist
*Jeanette Minnie, journalist
*Mocks Shivute, journalist
*Michaela von Seydlitz, poet
*John Groblaar, fearless freelance journalist
*Doc Immelman, veteran author of thousands of articles, columns and +45 novels against Namibia backdropMwula Nangolo,poems

Other

*Stefan Bower, Famous Afrikaans programmer
*Nicolas Bwakira, United Nations refugee officer
*Hosea Kutako, Liberation Hero and Herero Chief
*Laurie Marker, conservationist
*Kaire Mbuende, Diplomat and Politician
*Bridget Pickering, film producer
*Pendapala Shigwedha, crossed the Arctic Circle
*Michelle McLean, former Miss Universe & charity activist
*Behati Prinsloo, model
*Amos Kassoma,Entrepreneur