This is a list of notable people from Lesotho. They include people people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Lesotho.
Actors and film people Bokang Phelane, film and television actress
Kaizer Matsumunyane, filmmaker Liteboho Molise, actress Matli Mohapeloa, actor Tseko Monaheng, actor
Lawyers
'Neile Alina 'Mantoa Fanana, one of the first women lawyers from Lesotho
Kellelo Justina Mafoso-Guni, former justice on the African Court on Human and People's Rights
Nthomeng Majara, former chief justice of Lesotho Tjeka-Tjeka, activist, lawyer, entrepreneur, media influencer
Visual and musical artists
Maleh Leomile Motsetsela Malome Vector Tsepo Tshola
Politicians and people in government
Limpho Tau, politician and senator
Moeketsi Majoro, prime minister and economist
Motlalentoa Letsosa, politician
'Mamphono Khaketla, mathematician, senator, and minister
'Mamoshebi Kabi, politician
Phakiso Mochochoko, diplomat and a founder of the International Criminal Court
Mathibeli Mokhothu, deputy prime minister
Mamonaheng Mokitimi, president of the Senate of Lesotho
Pakalitha Mosisili, prime minister
'Makabelo Mosothoane, politician and minister
Ntlhoi Motsamai, first woman speaker of the National Assembly
Lekhetho Rakuoane, politician
'Matšepo Ramakoae, politician
Ntoi Rapapa, politician, CEO, and physics professor
Likeleli Tampane, politician and minister
'Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen of Lesotho Leabua Jonathan, Prime minister of Lesotho
Scientists and academics
Nthabiseng Mokoena, archaeologist with the National University of Lesotho Joshua Pulumo Mohapeloa, choral music composer and teacher
Sports people
Jane Thabantšo, footballer Katleho Makateng, plays as a forward Lehlohonolo Seema, football coach Lekunutu Tseounyane (born 1983), footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper Lengana Nkhethoa (born 1978), footballer who currently plays as a defender Lire Phiri, footballer who currently plays as a midfielder Michelle Tau, taekwondo Mochini Matete, footballer Mohapi Ntobo (born 1984), footballer who currently plays as a defender Moitheri Ntobo (born 1979), footballer Mokheti Matsora, footballer who currently plays as a striker Mokone Marabe, footballer who currently plays as a striker Molefe Lekoekoe, footballer who plays as a midfielder Moli Lesesa (born 1984), footballer who currently plays as a midfielder Mosito Lehata, athlete primarily known as a 100-meter runner Motheo Mohapi (born 1968), former footballer who played as a midfielder Motlalepula Mofolo (born 1986), footballer Motlatsi Maseela (born 1971), former footballer who played as a defender Mpitsa Marai (born 1980), retired footballer and coach Neo Makama (born 1981), footballer who plays as a striker Nkau Lerotholi, footballer who plays as a defender Nyakhane Nyakhane, footballer who currently plays as a midfielder Sera Motebang, footballer Taeli Ramashalane, footballer Tatolo Mphuthing (born 1979), footballer who currently plays as a midfielder Teele Nts'onyana (born 1970), former footballer who played as a striker Thabane Rankara (born 1978), footballer Thabiso Maile (born 1987), footballer who plays as a defender Thabo Masualle (born 1982), footballer who currently plays as a defender Thapelo Mokhele (born 1986), football defender
Thapelo Tale (born 1988), striker Tšoanelo Koetle, footballer Tsoloane Mosakeng (born 1977), footballer who currently plays as a midfielder Tumelo Khutlang, footballer who plays as a forward
Writers Sheila Khala, poet ’Masechele Khaketla
See also List of Lesotho prime ministers
References