Nkosi
Nkosi is a Nguni word for “king”, “chief“ and ”lord”.
”Nkosi” is a common name and surname amongst Nguni people, and may refer to:
- Nkosi Johnson, South African child with HIV/AIDS who made a powerful impact on public perceptions of the pandemic
- Duma Nkosi, mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality from 2001 to 2008
- Given Nkosi, South African opera singer
- Kwanele Nkosi, character in the post-apocalyptic young adult horror novel The Dead by Charlie Higson
- Lewis Nkosi, South African writer and essayist
- Mxolisi Sizo Nkosi, senior official in the government of South Africa
- Siyabonga Nkosi, South African footballer
- Themba Mbongeni Nkosi or Euphonik, South African DJ, music producer and radio presenter
- West Nkosi, South African music producer, saxophonist and songwriter
- Willis Nkosi, South African Army officer
- Nkosi Nofuma, South African rugby union player currently playing with the Border Bulldogs
- Nkosi Ntsikayezwe Sigcau, South African anti-Apartheid activist
- S’busiso Nkosi, South African rugby union player
