History: The surname Ncube, also spelled Mncube, is prevalent among the Matabele, Kalanga, and Zulu peoples of Southern Africa. It signifies a connection to leadership and nobility within these cultures. Notable individuals with this surname include:

  • Andile Ncube: A South African television host of “The X Factor SA” (born 1981).
  • Busi Ncube: A Zimbabwean singer and musician (born 1963).
  • Professor Mthuli Ncube: Former chief economist and vice president of the African Development Bank (born 1963).