List of Famous people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bruno Tshibala
Bruno Tshibala Nzenze is a Congolese politician who served as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2017–2019.
Onema Grace Geyoro
Onema Grace Geyoro, known as Grace Geyoro, is a footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for French Division 1 Féminine club Paris Saint-Germain. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she is a member of the France women's national team.
Despo Rutti
Pascal Trésor Azu'Simba, better known as Despo Rutti "Rutt's", is a French rapper from Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Jeannine Mabunda
Jeanine Mabunda is a Congolese lawyer and politician who in 2019 became the first woman elected to lead the DRC's National Assembly. She was impeached on December 10, 2020 through a democratic vote by the National Assembly with 281 votes.
Firmin Ndombe Mubele
Firmin Ndombe Mubele is a Congolese professional footballer who plays for Toulouse FC and the Democratic Republic of the Congo national football team. He plays as a winger, while also being capable of filling the role of a striker.
Christian Luyindama
Christian Luyindama Nekadio , is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Turkish club Galatasaray. Luyindama is a versatile player who can also play as a defensive midfielder and forward.
Ali Lukunku
Maboula "Ali" Lukunku is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Pierre Kompany
Pierre Kompany is a Belgian politician of the CDH. He was elected mayor of Ganshoren in 2018 and is the father of the footballer Vincent Kompany. He is the first Congolese mayor in Belgium.
Banza Mukalay
Baudouin Banza Mukalay Nsungu was a Congolese politician, born in Coquilhatville. He had most recently served as the Minister of Culture and the Arts of the Democratic Republic of Congo from December 2014 until his death in May 2016. Previously, Mukalay served as Minister of Youth, Sports, Culture and the Arts from April 2012 until December 2014 under President Joseph Kabila and Minister of Mines from 1996 to 1997 under Zaire President Mobutu Sese Seko.
Adama Ndiaye
Adama Amanda Ndiaye is a Senegalese fashion designer. She also goes by the name Adama Paris, which is also the name of the label she owns and operates. Her pieces, which are manufactured in Morocco, can be found internationally, including in New York City, Tokyo, London and Paris. She is credited with starting Black Fashion Week.