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word for “king”, “chief“ and ”

lord Lord is an appellation for a person or deity who has authority, control, or power over others, acting as a master, chief, or ruler. The appellation can also denote certain persons who hold a title of the peerage in the United Kingdom, or ar ...

”. ”Nkosi” is a common name and surname amongst Nguni people, and may refer to: *

Nkosi Johnson Nkosi Johnson (born Xolani Nkosi; – ) was a South African child with HIV and AIDS who greatly influenced public perceptions of the pandemic and its effects before his death at the age of 12. He was ranked fifth amongst SABC3's Great So ...

(1989–2001), South African child with HIV/AIDS who made a powerful impact on public perceptions of the pandemic * Duma Nkosi (1957–2021), mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality from 2001 to 2008 * Given Nkosi, South African opera singer (tenor) * Kwanele Nkosi, character in the post-apocalyptic young adult horror novel ''The Dead'' by Charlie Higson *

Lewis Nkosi Lewis Nkosi (5 December 1936 – 5 September 2010) was a South African writer, who spent 30 years in exile as a consequence of restrictions placed on him and his writing by the Suppression of Communism Act and the Publications and Entertainme ...

(1936–2010), South African writer and essayist * Mxolisi Sizo Nkosi (born 1967 in Soweto, South Africa), senior official in the government of South Africa *

Siyabonga Nkosi Siyabonga Nkosi (born 22 August 1981) is a South African former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. International goals Honours * Telkom Knockout Cup: 2007 * Premier Soccer League: 2009–10 * Premier Soccer League: 2012–13 ...

(born 1981), South African footballer *

Themba Mbongeni Nkosi DJ Themba, also known as Euphonik (born 6 December 1983), is a South African DJ, music producer, and radio presenter. He is known mostly for playing house music under the alias Euphonik. Early life Nkosi was born in Mpumalanga, South Africa i ...

or Euphonik (born 1983), South African DJ, music producer and radio presenter *

West Nkosi West Nkosi (born Mkhubatseli West Nkosi, 1940 – 8 October 1998) was a South African music producer, saxophonist and songwriter. Nkosi was born in Nelspruit, South Africa. He was an original member of the Makgona Tsohle Band which backed Mahla ...

(1940–1998), South African music producer, saxophonist and songwriter *

Willis Nkosi Major General Willis A. Nkosi was a South African Army officer. He served as General Officer Commanding (GOC) South African Army Engineer Formation The South African Army Engineer Formation is the controlling entity of all South African Army ...

, South African Army officer *

Nkosi Nofuma Nkosikhona Nofuma (born 29 April 1988) is a South African professional rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. He can play as a flanker, number eight or lock. Career Griffons Despite being born in the East ...

(born 1988), South African rugby union player currently playing with the Border Bulldogs *

Nkosi Ntsikayezwe Sigcau Nkosi Ntsikayezwe Twenty-man Sigcau (1947–1996) was a traditional leader of Lwandlolubomvu Traditional Council. He was the youngest son of King Botha Sigcau and brother to Princess Stella Sigcau, and his elder brother King Mpondombini Sigcau. N ...

(1947–1996), South African anti-Apartheid activist * S’busiso Nkosi (born 1996), South African rugby union player *Thoko Nkosi God in a disguise *

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