Angami Naga - Famous People

Famous People

The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Angami Naga tribe:

  • Lhoulienyü Suokhrie (1900-1939), an early Naga leader, also a signatory in the historic Simon Commission pressing for Naga Independence.
  • A. Z. Phizo (1903-1990), Father of Naga Nation.
  • A. Kevichüsa (1903-1990), the first Naga graduate and recipient of Member of British Empire (MBE).
  • T. Sakhrie (d. 1956), Naga Independence leader and General Secretary of Naga National Council.
  • T. N. Angami (1913-), the first Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly and Chief Minister of Nagaland (1966-1969).
  • Vizol Angami (1914-2008), first Naga Pilot (Indian Air Force during World War 2) and Chief Minister of Nagaland (1974-1975; 1977-1980).
  • Samuel Mezhür Sekhose (1918-1989), an Educationist and the only Indian to receive the British Empire Medal (BEM).
  • John Bosco Jasokie (1925-2005), Chief Minister of Nagaland (1975; 1980-1982).
  • Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu (b. 1936), veteran politician, writer, scholar and president of the Naga People's Front.
  • Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou (1941-2009), influential Baptist preacher, Church musician and public figure.
  • Kiyanilie Peseyie (b. 1947), Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (March 2003- January 2008; March 2008 – Present).
  • Neiphiu Rio (b. 1950), present Chief Minister of Nagaland (March 2003- January 2008; March 2008 – Present).

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