Nominees for Music Awards of Nagaland 2025 announced

DIMAPUR — The Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) 2025 has officially announced its nominees across various categories, celebrating the vibrant and diverse musical talent of the state.

An update issued on Thursday informed that the much-awaited award ceremony which is jointly organised by Musik-A and Native Trax Society will be held on Nov. 29 at Town Hall, Dimapur.

MAN aims to recognise, encourage, and celebrate musicians, singers, songwriters, and producers from across the state who continues to shape the sound and identity of Nagaland’s music scene.

This year’s nominations feature a wide range of artistes across multiple genres, including rock, pop, hip hop/R&B, gospel, open category, folk fusion, and regional.

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The organisers in the update has extended their gratitude to all artistes who submitted their entries and continue to inspire through their creativity.

The Music Awards of Nagaland 2025 promises to be an evening of celebration, recognition, and unforgettable performances honouring the heartbeat of Nagaland’s music.

Following are the nominees in various categories:

Category: Rock

 1. The Gluttones: Why

 2. Nuto Thira: Lust or Love

 3. Old School Nagaland: Rock DNA

 4. The Electric Cool Kid: Walking Through the Fire

 5. The 7 Seas Band: Sawal

 6. Jack Twiss & The Medicines: Flashing Lights

 7. Revampx: Unsolicited

 Category: Pop

 1. The Gluttones: P.O.P

 2. Senti Chen: I Think You Should Love Me More

 3. Imtisang: Pretend

 4. Lengnio C. Khiamniungan: Prince and Princess

 5. Black Diary: Thonlep Sai

 6. Nikato Y. Tamang: Tu Jo Mile

 7. Philip Phil: Dream

 8. Api Anar: Morom Kure

 Category: Hip-Hop / R&B

 1. Kid Jingx: Jimmy Choos

 2. Savizo: War Cry

 3. African Amakishiu: Go Back

 4. Philip Phil: Dream

 5. Imsujungba: Freshman

 6. VK Khusoh: Your Style

7. ZT Slingshot: Divergent

 8. Kito Yepthomi: It’s Alright

 Category: Gospel

 1. Seps Sangtam: Abüdongba Ih Rore

 2. Kimthailiu Panmei: My Dad, My Hero

 3. Lushian Lam: Psalm 53

 4. The Hill Brothers: Kulayite (Redeemed)

 5. BOW (Band of Worship): God’s Design

 6. Chonpen Hmt: Jesus, You’re All I Need

 7. Ruopfu Chutso: Golden Crown

 8. Nungshitula Pongener & Family: Life

 9. Jakin KD: Tepela Ken

 10. Tumcho Tutu: In Your House

 11. Aren Jamir: Beautiful with Jesus

 12. Kunem Ao: Whom Shall I Fear

 13. Divine Connection: On My Knees

 Category: Open

 1. The 7 Seas Band: Bedisha

 2. The Gluttones: Wapas Ahibi

 3. Joseph Konyak ft. Easter Konyak: Love Tumse

 4. Tsali I. Sangtam: Oh Ama | Oh Mother

 5. Kedo: Oneself

 6. Aosunep Jamir: Through My Heart

 7. DJ Lil' Bomb: Pun 'Em Up

 8. Atüna Shikhu: Likes

 9. The Electric Cool Kid: Walking Through the Fire

 10. Kunem Ao: Saviour

 Category: Folk Fusion

 1. Senthan Pearl Ezung: Poklan Tokhuta

 2. Luen Longchar: Moatsü Monger

 3. Note Grid School of Music: Ibai Mera Taket Moatsü

 4. Seyievinuo Chuzho: Seasons (Thute Tho Chele)

 5. Seyievinuo Chuzho: TSAKHA x PLANNU (Global Collaboration)

 6. Cantamus Choir: Rise Up

 7. MC Shiu: Tsokhailo Sumai

 8. The Tribal Echoes: Divine Truth

 9. Api Anar feat. Lucy Anar: Mungmung

10. Tolim N. Chang: Chela Lekou (Let Us Unite as One)

 11. Shujingla Sangtam: Mungmung Salem

 12. Lumkhala Sangtam: Oh Akünyang Mungmung

 13. Tetseo Sisters: O Soneko

 Category: Regional

 1. Meyisanen Lemtur: Eson Lani Yiala

 2. Hentok Konyak: Kenlak Nang O Ute

 3. Vipito Swu ft. Lovikali Yeptho: Alhou Küpüghü (God’s Plan)

 4. Johny Anar: Har Pal

 5. Lushian Lam: Jü Po, Thaiumei (Thank You Dad)

 6. Weching Konyak: Tao Ken Pu Shing Shih Phang

 7. Mei & The Airheads: Vongshongi Bampü

 8. Veto Zhimo: Küxü Kithe Boqha