Who were the Nationalist leaders of Namibia that fought for its independence

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Some of the key Nationalist leaders of Namibia who fought for its independence include:

1. Sam Nujoma - founding president of Namibia and leader of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), which led the struggle for independence.

2. Andimba Toivo ya Toivo - co-founder of SWAPO and a prominent anti-apartheid activist in Namibia.

3. Hage Geingob - current president of Namibia and a former leader of SWAPO.

4. Theo-Ben Gurirab - former prime minister of Namibia and a key figure in the struggle for independence.

5. John N. Pandeni - founding member of SWAPO and a prominent leader in the liberation movement.

These leaders played crucial roles in the fight against colonialism and apartheid in Namibia and ultimately led the country to independence in 1990.