14th Music Awards of Nagaland on December 10

Dimapur, Dec. 8 (EMN): The 14th Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) 2022 awards presentation ceremony will be held on Dec. 10 at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, 6th Mile, Sovima in Chümoukedima from 5:00 pm onwards.

An update issued on Dec. 8 informed that the awards ceremony will feature performances by renowned artistes like Temsu Clover, Psycho K4, African Amakishiu, JV Kelio and Kevi Zumvü.

Awards will be given away in 18 different categories covering diverse genres.

This year’s MAN is being held in collaboration with Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA) and department of Tourism, Nagaland and also supported by TaFMA, Techno Music India, Cinescope, Red box, Loreni Wardrobe, Myriad Branding (Branding Partner) and Hills FM (Radio Partner). The event will be graced by Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema, Chairman, Livingstone Foundation International as special guest.

Profile of judges

Luke Kenny

The chief judge for this year’s edition will once again be the well-known actor, film director, producer, music director, composer and former VJ Luke Kenny. He had a successful stint as the first male VJ on Channel V. He served as the head of music programming at Channel V till 2008.

He gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2008 rock musical drama ‘Rock On’. This cult film made the actor a household name.

Kenny has also been a contributor to various news columns. He used to write “If I may say so” for the Hindustan Times and “Lukebox” for Rolling Stone India.

In 2011, he became the channel head of 9XO, a 24/7 international music channel. In 2013, he produced and starred in India’s first zombie film, ‘Rise of the Zombie’.

Recently, Kenny came into prominence for his role as the hired mercenary Malcolm Murad in the Netflix series ‘Sacred Games’. He has also portrayed the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the film ‘Tanhaji’.

Dr. Tolto Metha

Dr. Tolto Metha is a team member of NBDA. He was a judge for the first three seasons of Naga Idol.

He is also the vocalist of White Fire, a gospel rock band based in Guwahati.

Metha is also a freelance writer on musicians and bands and a member of the ‘Rattle and Hum Music Society, Nagaland’ who over the years gas organised Handshake Concerts in 8 different countries.

He is also a member of XL, Nagaland who organised the 1st Hornbill International Rock Contest

He is also the founder of ‘Save the Amur Falcons in Nagaland’ and ‘Save the Trees in Nagaland’

Sunep Lemtur

Sunep Lemtur is a renowned professional singer, song writer, actor, producer, director, composer and an entrepreneur.

In the year 2019, he captured millions of viewers on YouTube with the Nagamese song “Mintu Loves Pinky” which got attention even outside the country.

Presently, he stands with more than 2 Lacs subscribers on YouTube and consistently giving millions of hits in a row.

Following are some of the prestigious awards, which have boosted him to achieve laurels in his music career:

1. Best Rap/Hip-Hop 1st Music Awards of Nagaland in the year 2009.

2. Best Song Writer Award in the year 2009 for the song “I CARE”, organised by NSACS govt. of Nagaland.

3. Best Video Direction in the year 2016 at Music Awards of Nagaland.

4. Best Music Video Award in the year 2016 at Music Awards of Nagaland.

5. Best Fusion Song Award at Music Awards of Nagaland 2016.

6. Best Instrumental Songt at Music Awards of Nagaland 2018.

7. Best Folk Fusion Song at Music Awards of Nagaland 2018.

8. Received YouTube Silver Creator Award 2021.

9. Governor’s Award Recipient 2021.