List of people of Angami descent

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The following is a list of notable people belonging to Angami Naga people.

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Chakhro Angami

Tsiepama

Northern Angami

Chiechama

Kohima

Nerhema

Tuophema

Southern Angami

Kigwema

Viswema

Western Angami

Jotsoma

Khonoma

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References

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