List of Famous people born in Mozambique

Elisa Lisete James Humbane, popularly known as Lizha James, is not one of the biggest musicians in Lusophone Africa. Born in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, her music style includes a mixture of rhythms like Marrabenta, Reggae, Afro-House, R&B and hip-hop. She is also famous for the Mozambican style Dzukuta Pandza.

José António Afonso Rodrigues dos Santos is a Portuguese writer, university lecturer and journalist. He has presented Telejornal since 1991.

Luis de Matos is a Portuguese magician. He has been called “the best known illusionist in Portugal” and was the co-winner of the "Golden Grolla" in 2013 alongside Lu Chen and Dynamo.

Kurt Leonel da Rocha Couto is an athlete from Mozambique who specializes in 400 metres hurdles.

Tasha Sandra Mota e Cunha de Vasconcelos is a Mozambique-born Anglo-Portuguese, supermodel, actress and humanitarian ambassador. She is also the ambassador for the Institut Pasteur. She has just been appointed as a UN Women Global champion for Planet 50-50 by 2030.