They named these new arrivals “Nakai,” meaning “the walk-around people,” based on the Spaniards’ tendency to march around.
Enki (Nakai or Ungai): An African deity still worshiped in parts of Kenya, linked to the Sumerian god Enki.
Nakai, Orungai (African) - Credo Mutwa
Mutwa identifies Enki with several names in African contexts, including "Nakai" or "Orungai." He suggests that the names and attributes of Enki are deeply rooted in African culture and mythology.