Inkosi

Inkosi, otherwise appearing as Nkosi, is the Zulu and Xhosa for chieftain in Southern Africa.

An inkosi that has authority over several subordinate inkosis is traditionally referred to as an Inkosi Enkhulu (lit. "Great Chieftain"). This version of the title is typically translated as king in English.

People who bear or once bore the title

• Mzamo Buthelezi
• Albert Lutuli
• Mandla Mandela
• George Matanzima
• Kaiser Matanzima
• Qaqambile Matanzima
• Falo Mgudlwa
• Mangosuthu Buthelezi
• Theresa Kachindamoto

See also

• Induna