List of people of Angami descent

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The following is a list of notable people belonging to Angami Naga people. This list also includes notable individuals from the Chakhesang Naga people (formerly known as the Eastern Angami people).

Chakhesang

Chizami

See also: Chizami

• K. G. Kenye (b. 1960), Politician
• Seno Tsuhah, Social Activist

Dzülhami

See also: Dzülhami

• Chekrovolü Swüro (b. 1982), first Naga female Olympian
• Lhüthiprü Vasa, Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 1964 to 1969 from the Naga Nationalist Organization Party

Kami

• Neiba Kronu (b. 1967), Politician

Phek

• Küzholuzo Nienü (b. 1966), Politician

Phüsachodu

• Chotisüh Sazo (b. 1962), Politician

Rünguzu

• Mülhüpra Vero (1934–2020), Politician

Thipüzu

• Zhokhoi Chüzho (b. 1984), Actor

Yorüba

• Vamüzo Phesao (1938–2000), Politician

Chakhro Angami

Tsiepama

• Rokonicha Kuotsü (1946–2019), Politician

Northern Angami

Chiechama

• George Keduolhou Angami, Principal of St. Joseph's College, Jakhama

Kohima

See also: Kohima Village

• 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)
• 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.
• Theja Rio, Filmmaker
• Zhaleo Rio, Politician from Ghaspani II constituency

Southern Angami

See also: Southern Angami

Kigwema

See also: Kigwema

• Sesino Yhoshü, Filmmaker
• Vikho-o Yhoshü (1952–2019), Politician

Viswema

See also: Viswema

• 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

See also: 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.
• Kiyanilie Peseyie (1941–2017), Politician

Khonoma

See also: Khonoma

• Kevichüsa Angami (1903–1990), Politician
• John Bosco Jasokie (1927–2005), Chief Minister of Nagaland (1975; 1980–1982).
• 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
• Theyiechüthie Sakhrie, General Secretary of the Naga National Council

See also

• List of Naga people