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Nkosi

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Nkosi is a Nguni word for "king", "chief" and "lord". Nkosi is a common name and surname among Nguni people. Notable people with the surname include:

Forename

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  • Nkosi Johnson (1989–2001), South African child with HIV/AIDS who made a powerful impact on public perceptions of the pandemic
  • Nkosi Ntsikayezwe Sigcau (1947–1996), South African anti-Apartheid activist

Surnames

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  • Agnes Nkosi (born 1987), South African professional football manager
  • Duma Nkosi (1957–2021), mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality from 2001 to 2008
  • Kwanele Nkosi, character in the post-apocalyptic young adult horror novel The Dead by Charlie Higson
  • Lewis Nkosi (1936–2010), South African writer and essayist
  • Mxolisi Sizo Nkosi (born 1967), senior official in the government of South Africa
  • Siyabonga Nkosi (born 1981), South African footballer
  • Themba Mbongeni Nkosi or Euphonik (born 1983), South African DJ, music producer and radio presenter
  • West Nkosi (1940–1998), South African music producer, saxophonist and songwriter
  • Willis Nkosi, South African Army officer
  • S’busiso Nkosi (born 1996), South African rugby union player

See also

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