List of Xhosa people

This is a list of notable Xhosa people.

Kings

  • King Maxhoba Sandile, Aa! Zanesizwe! - King of the Rharhabe sub-group of the Xhosa nation in Mngqesha Great Palace, King William's Town.
  • King Zwelonke Sigcawu, Aa! Zwelonke! - King of the Xhosa nation in Nqadu Great Palace, Willowvale.
  • King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, Aa! Zwelibanzi! - King of the abaThembu in Bumbane Great Place, Mthatha.
  • King Sabata Dalindyebo, Aa! Jonguhlanga! - King of the abaThembu and father to Buyelekhaya.
  • King Zwelenkosi Matanzima, Aa! Zwelenkosi! - King of Western Thembu in Qamata Great Place, Cofimvaba.
  • King Ngubengcuka, Aa! Ndaba! - Great King of abaThembu and great-grandfather of Nelson Mandela.

Princes and Princesses

  • Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, AmaGwali Prince
  • Emma Sandile, AmaRharhabe Princess

Chiefs

Religious leaders

Academics, scientists and business people

Military and warriors

Politicians and activists

Artists and writers

Athletes

Actors, comedians, models, radio and TV personalities

Criminals

See also

References

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