Nkosi

Nkosi is a Nguni word for “king”, “chief“ and ”lord”. Nkosi is a common name and surname among Nguni people. Notable people with the surname include:

Forename

 * Nkosi Johnson (1989–2001), South African child with HIV/AIDS who made a powerful impact on public perceptions of the pandemic
 * Nkosi Ntsikayezwe Sigcau (1947–1996), South African anti-Apartheid activist

Surnames

 * Agnes Nkosi (born 1987), South African professional football manager
 * Duma Nkosi (1957–2021), mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality from 2001 to 2008
 * Kwanele Nkosi, character in the post-apocalyptic young adult horror novel The Dead by Charlie Higson
 * Lewis Nkosi (1936–2010), South African writer and essayist
 * Mxolisi Sizo Nkosi (born 1967), senior official in the government of South Africa
 * Siyabonga Nkosi (born 1981), South African footballer
 * Themba Mbongeni Nkosi or Euphonik (born 1983), South African DJ, music producer and radio presenter
 * West Nkosi (1940–1998), South African music producer, saxophonist and songwriter
 * Willis Nkosi, South African Army officer
 * S’busiso Nkosi (born 1996), South African rugby union player