List of people of Angami descent

Last updated February 24, 2025

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

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

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

Vamuzo Phesao (1938–2000), Politician
Sano Vamuzo (b. 1940), Social worker

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

Hekani J. Kense, Politician from Dimapur III constituency
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

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
Theyiechüthie Sakhrie, General Secretary of the Naga National Council

References

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