The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Naga people.
Artists
Actors/Actresses
Zhokhoi Chüzho Andrea Kevichüsa
Filmmakers
Theja Rio Sesino Yhoshü
Musicians
Imnainla Jamir Jiangam Kamei (1963–2016) Silas Kikon (1956–2016) Temsu Clover Macnivil Moko Koza Rewben Mashangva Alobo Naga Methaneilie Solo
Musical groups and bands Tetseo Sisters
Athletes
Archery Chekrovolü Swüro
Cricket
Football Talimeren Ao (1918–1998) Makan Chote Grace Dangmei James Kithan Wungngayam Muirang Hormipam Ruivah Khwetelhi Thopi
Sepak takraw Viseyie Koso
Shot put Hokato Hotozhe Sema
Entrepreneurs
Zuboni Hümtsoe (1990–2017) Hekani Jakhalu Kense, Social Entrepreneur
Politicians and Nationalist leaders
Nationalists Leaders
Tubu Kevichüsa (1948–1996), General Secretary of the Naga National Council S. S. Khaplang (1940–2017), leader of NSCN-K Jadonang Malangmei (1905–1931), Naga spiritual leader and political activist Thuingaleng Muivah, present General Secretary of the NSCN-IM Gaidinliu Pamei (1915–1993), Naga spiritual and political leader who led a revolt against British rule in India A. Z. Phizo (1913–1990), leader of Naga National Council Isak Chishi Swu (1929–2016), chairman of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland Khodao Yanthan (1923–2010), member of Naga National Council
Politicians
Religious personalities
Nitoy Achümi (1935–2005), Bible Translator Wati Aier, Theologian L. Kijungluba Ao (1906–97), baptist missionary Longri Ao (1906–1981) missionary to the Konyak Nagas S. Anungla, first woman pastor among the Chang Nagas Neiliezhü Üsou (1941–2009), influential Baptist preacher and church musician
Scholars and Writers
Poets and writers Temsüla Ao (1945–2022), poet, short story writer and ethnographer Monalisa Changkija, author and journalist Easterine Kire, author and poet Kanrei Shaiza, interpreter and writer
Scholars Mayangnokcha Ao (1901–1988), educationist and writer Piyong Temjen Jamir (1934–2021) Gangmumei Kamei (1939–2017), historian and politician Darlando Khathing, former vice chancellor of Central University of Jharkhand Dolly Kikon P. Kilemsungla, educationist Shürhozelie Liezietsu, Tenyidie scholar and politician Abraham Lotha, anthropologist
Social activists
Neidonuo Angami, social worker; shortlisted for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000 Alana Golmei, rights activist Ramkuiwangbe Newme, social and educational activist Ringyuichon Vashum, activist
Other notables
Agriculturists Melhite Kenye (1922–2022), Pastor and Agriculturist
Bureaucrats and Government Officials Neichülie-ü Nikki Haralu (1918–2016), former Indian Ambassador to Panama Razhukhrielie Kevichüsa (1941–2022), bureaucrat and musician Ralengnao Khathing (1912–1990), Army soldier, civil servant and former Indian ambassador to Myanmar Armstrong Pame Hovithal Sothu
Journalists Bano Haralu Chalie Kevichüsa (1943–1992)
Judges H. K. Sema W. A. Shishak (1941–2023)
Military and gallantry award recipients Keishing Clifford Nongrum (1975–1999), Kargil martyr and Maha Vir chakra awardee Neikezhakuo Kengurüse (1974–1999), Kargil martyr and Mahavir chakra awardee
Physicians Khrielie-ü Kire (1918–2013) Vizadel Sakhrie (1943–1995)
Public leaders Zaku Zachariah Tsükrü (1947–2017)
See also List of people of Angami descent List of people by nationality
References