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Faith Kipyegon wins the 5000m at the World Athletics Championships Budapest. [World Athletics]

Kylian Mbappe, who captains the French national football team, boasts big international following.

Having roots in Cameroon, Mbappe resonates with many black fans, just like Barack Obama and Senegalese-American singer, Akon.

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