List of Famous people born in Barlavento Islands

Cesária Évora GCIH, more commonly known as Cize, was a Cape Verdean singer-songwriter. She received a Grammy Award in 2004 for her album Voz d'Amor. Nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva" for performing without shoes, she was known as the "Queen of Morna".

Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca OICVV is a Cape Verdean politician, lawyer and university professor who has been President of Cape Verde since 2011. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 1993. Supported by the Movement for Democracy (MpD), he won the 2011 presidential election in a second round of voting. Presidential elections were held in Cape Verde on 2 October 2016, where he was re-elected with 74.08% of the vote.

Rolando Jorge Pires da Fonseca, known simply as Rolando, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S.C. Braga as a central defender.

Corsino António Fortes was a Cape Verdean writer, poet and diplomat. He served as the first Ambassador of Cape Verde to Portugal from 1975 until 1981 following his country's independence.

Júlio Tavares is a Cape Verdean footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Professional League club Al-Faisaly and the Cape Verde national team.

Yorgan de Castro is a Luso-Cape Verdean mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Celina Pereira was a Cape Verdean singer and an educator.

Vagner José Dias Gonçalves, simply Vagner, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Metz and the Cape Verde national team.

Aristides Maria Pereira was a Cape Verdean politician. He was the first President of Cape Verde, serving from 1975 to 1991.

Oceano Andrade da Cruz, known simply as Oceano, is a Portuguese former footballer, and is a current manager.