List of famous people from Niger, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Niger, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Niger you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Niger, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
These people, like Mohamed Chikoto and Djibril Moussa Souna include images when available.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Niger?" or "Which celebrities were born in Niger?" then this list is a great resource for you.
Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara
Dec. at 50 (1949-1999)Birthplace: Dogondoutchi, Dogondoutchi Department, Niger
Colonel Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara (May 9, 1949 – April 9, 1999) was a military officer in Niger... moreNafissa Souleymane
Age: 27Birthplace: Tahoua, Niger
Nafissa Souleymane is a Nigerien sprinter. She competed in the 100 metres competition at the... moreMahamane Ousmane
Age: 70Birthplace: Zinder, Niger
Mahamane Ousmane (born January 20, 1950) is a Nigerien politician. He was the first... moreKamilou Daouda
Age: 32Birthplace: Agadez, Tchirozerine Department, Niger
Kamilou Daouda (born December 29, 1987 in Agadez) is a Nigerien footballer. He currently plays... moreKader Amadou
Age: 31Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Kader Amadou Dodo (born 5 April 1989, in Niamey) is a Nigerien football player, who currently... moreAlhassane Issoufou
Age: 39Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Alhassane Dante Issoufou (born January 1, 1981) is a Nigerien footballer who is a striker and... moreAmadou Sadou
Age: 50Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Amadou Sadou is a film director....Rabiou Guero Gao
Age: 32Birthplace: Dosso, Niger
Rabiou Guero Gao is a Nigerien runner who has specialized in various middle-distance and... moreEmaniel Djibril Dankawa
Emanuel Djibril Dankawa is a Nigerien football player. He plays for the Niger national... moreIsmaël Lô
Age: 64Birthplace: Dogondoutchi, Dogondoutchi Department, Niger
Ismaël Lô (also Ismaël Lo) is a Senegalese musician and actor. He was born in Dogondoutchi,... moreRabo Saminou
Age: 34Birthplace: Agadez, Tchirozerine Department, Niger
Rabo Kabara Saminou Gado (born 23 May 1986 in Agadez) is a Nigerien footballer who for FUS... moreKassaly Daouda
Age: 37Birthplace: Dosso, Niger
Kassaly Daouda (born 19 August 1983 in Dosso) is a Nigerien footballer who is a goalkeeper for... moreSiradji Sani
Age: 40Birthplace: Maradi, Niger
Siradji Sani is a Nigerien football striker who currently plays for MFK Dolný Kubín.... moreMamadou Tandja
Age: 82Birthplace: Mainé-Soroa, Diffa Department, Niger
Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Mamadou Tandja (born 1938) is a Nigerien politician who was... moreIssoufou Boubacar Garba
Age: 30Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Issoufou Boubacar Garba (born 2 February 1990) is a Nigerien footballer who plays for Tunisian... moreLassina Abdoul Karim
Age: 33Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Lassina Abdoul Karim Konaté (born 20 May 1987), known as Karim Lancina, is a retired Nigerien... moreOlivier Bonnes
Age: 30Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Olivier Harouna Bonnes is a Nigerien international footballer who plays for Bulgarian club... moreSeidou Idrissa
Age: 34Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Saïdou Idrissa (born 24 December 1985), is a Nigerien footballer who plays as a striker.... moreMohamed Chikoto
Age: 31Birthplace: Parakou, Benin
Mohamed Francisco Chikoto (born 28 February 1989) is a Nigerien football player, who currently... moreAbdoulmoumouni Adamou
Age: 35Birthplace: Niger
Abdoulmoumouni Adamo is a football player for the Niger National Football Team....Georges Chamchoum
Age: 74Birthplace: Niger
Georges Chamchoum is a film director and producer....Daouda Malam Wanké
Dec. at 50 (1954-2004)Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Daouda Malam Wanké (May 6, 1946 – September 15, 2004) was a military and political leader in... moreHamani Diori
Dec. at 73 (1916-1989)Birthplace: Soudouré, Niger
Hamani Diori (6 June 1916 – 23 April 1989) was the first President of the Republic of Niger.... moreZakari Gourouza
Age: 38Birthplace: Dosso, Niger
Zakari Gourouza is an athlete.... moreIdrissa Laouali
Age: 41Birthplace: Maradi Region, Niger
Idrissa Laouali (born September 11, 1979 in Niger) is a Nigerien football midfielder who plays... more
