Kobo or Kōbō may refer to the following notable people:
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Kōbō Abe
, known by his pen name , was a Japanese writer, playwright and director. His 1962 novel ''The Woman in the Dunes'' was made into an Woman in the Dunes, award-winning film by Hiroshi Teshigahara in 1964. Abe has often been compared to Franz Kaf ...
(1924–1993), pseudonym of Japanese writer, playwright, photographer and inventor Kimifusa Abe
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Anane Kobo, Ghanaian football forward
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Bebo Kobo, Israeli businessman
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Kōbō Kenichi
Kōbō Kenichi (born as Kenichi Mineyama; August 18, 1973 – July 2, 2021) was a Japanese sumo wrestler. His highest rank was ''maegashira'' 9.
Career
Kōbō made his professional debut in March 1989 at the age of 15. He worked his way quickly ...
(1973–2021), Japanese sumo wrestler
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Muhammadu Kobo
Muhammadu Kobo dan Aliyu Gana, OBE, CON (1910 – 13 June 2002) was the 11th Etsu Lapai of Lapai Emirate, a traditional state from (1953 – June 2002) succeeded by his nephew Umaru Bago Tafida II the 12th Etsu Lapai.
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(1910–2002), Nigerian traditional ruler, the 11th Etsu Lapai of Lapai Emirate
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O. D. Kobo (born 1975), Israeli businessman
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Ori Kobo (born 1997), Israeli chess grandmaster
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Ronny Kobo
Ronny Kobo (born March 30, 1981) is an American fashion designer creator of the eponymous brand Torn by Ronny Kobo, Ronny Kobo, and Petersyn. Kobo is a resident of New York and recognized supporter of the arts.
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1980 births
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(born 1980), American fashion designer
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