Zimbabwe’s Top 10 Most Influential Figures Of All Time: Part2
Continuation From Part1
Peter Ndlovu
Peter Ndlovu is an iconic football player, he’s an idol for so many young players pursuing football. He played for the Zimbabwe National Football Team for more than a decade and was was capped 100 times, scoring 38 international goals. In his late career days, Ndlovu went on to play for English clubs like Birmingham City and Coventry City. Peter is still involved in soccer as he is the current team manager for South African Mamelodi Sundowns. Peter has used his fame to benefit young football players in Zimbabwe.
The Black Siblings
The Black Siblings helped put Zimbabwe on the tennis map with Wayne being the 2001 US Open and 2005 Australian Open champion and Byron winning the 1994 French Open. Byron’s career-high singles ranking was World No. 22, the Black brothers formed the core of the Zimbabwean Davis Cup team. Cara has won five Grand Slam women’s doubles titles in her career.
Thomas Mapfumo
Thomas Mapfumo has influenced the people of Zimbabwe through his music. From his early days as a Chimurenga singer to this day, his songs are of courage and hope. He is an inspiration for many musicians in Zimbabwe.
Mukadota
Safirio Madzikatire popularly known as Mukadota started acting and singing when it wasn’t considered a career in Zimbabwe. Mukadota is one of the earliest comedians in Zimbabwe. Many actors confess to be inspired to follow their dreams after watching Mukadota’s shows. He was a true legend who sparked a change in how people view acting and comedy in Zimbabwe.
Charles Mungoshi
Charles Mungoshi has contributed a lot to our literature as Zimbabweans. An accomplished writer and poet who started in the eighties. His novels are a big part of our reading culture in Zimbabwe and his work has inspired so many young writers in the country. Mungoshi has won so many awards and has been honored by many writers organizations. His work will always be relevant for generations to come.
