When the topic of African heroes comes up, most people automatically think of Black Panther, they often fail to recognize the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the bettering of the African continent. These real-life heroes are/were political leaders, social right activists, Nobel laureates, artists, and philanthropists. They led their communities to freedom, fought for human rights, and helped develop their countries. Here are 10 African heroes in no particular order who have played/ are playing a major role in the history of Africa.
