List of people of Angami descent
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The following is a list of notable people belonging to Angami Naga people.
Chakhro Angami
Tsiepama
- Rokonicha Kuotsü (1946–2019), Politician
Northern Angami
Chiechama
- George Keduolhou Angami, Principal of St. Joseph's College, Jakhama
Kohima
- Neidonuo Angami, Social Worker; Shortlisted for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000
- Easterine Kire, Writer
- Khrielie-ü Kire (1918–2013), Physician
- Khriehu Liezietsu, Politician from Northern Angami I constituency
- Shürhozelie Liezietsu, Chief Minister of Nagaland (22 February 2017 – 19 July 2017)[1]
- Methaneilie Solo, Composer and Singer
- Mengu Süokhrie, Actress and Singer
- Jonathan Angami, Singer
Nerhema
- Neikezhakuo Kengurüse (1974–1999), Kargil Martyr and Mahavir Chakra Awardee
- Neiliezhü Üsou (1941–2009), Baptist Preacher, Church Musician and Public Figure
Tuophema
- Neiphiu Rio, four-time Chief Minister of Nagaland and Member of Parliament of the Lok Sabha.[1]
- Theja Rio, Filmmaker
- Zhaleo Rio, Politician from Ghaspani II constituency
Southern Angami
Kigwema
- Sesino Yhoshü, Filmmaker
- Vikho-o Yhoshü (1952–2019), Politician
Viswema
- Holshe Khrie-o, Nagaland State Sepaktakraw coach
- Viseyie Koso, The first Naga sportsman to represent India at an Asian Games (2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China)
- Vizol Koso, The fourth Chief Minister of Nagaland and also the first Naga pilot (Royal Indian Air Force during World War II)
- Zale Neikha, Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 2018 to 2023 from the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
- Viswesül Pusa, Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 1993 to 2013 from the Indian National Congress Party
- Tseilhoutuo Rhütso, Present Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Kohima Town Assembly constituency from the National People's Party
- Vizadel Sakhrie, The first Naga Medical Specialist
- Hovithal Sothu, Project Director at TAFMA
- Zaku Zachariah Tsükrü, Student and Public leader
- Kropol Vitsu, Present Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from the Bharatiya Janata Party
Western Angami
Jotsoma
- Reivilie Angami (1923–1998), Recipient of Burma Star, Brigadier in the Naga National Council
- Thepfülo-u Nakhro (1913–1986), Chief Minister of Nagaland from 1966 to 1969.[1]
- Kiyanilie Peseyie (1941–2017), Politician
Khonoma
- Kevichüsa Angami (1903–1990), Politician
- John Bosco Jasokie (1927–2005), Chief Minister of Nagaland (1975; 1980–1982).[1]
- Andrea Kevichüsa, Actress and Model
- Chalie Kevichüsa (1943–1992), Journalist
- Razhukhrielie Kevichüsa (1941–2022), Bureaucrat and Musician
- Tubu Kevichüsa (1948–1996), General Secretary of the Naga National Council
- Salhoutuonuo Kruse, The first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- Zapu Phizo (1904–1990), Leader of Naga National Council
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "List of Chief Ministers (CM) of Nagaland". mapsofindia.com.