Roko Angami at 2nd Tenyidie Music Festival and Music Award 2024 in Kohima on November 15.

Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 16
The Friendship Musicians Nagaland in collaboration with Ura Academy Kohima has successfully organised 2nd Tenyidie Music Festival and Music Award 2024 on November 15 at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima.
Roko Angami, OSD (Sports), Department of Youth Resources & Sports Nagaland graced the occasion as the special guest.
In his address, Roko stressed the need to uphold Tenyidie language and culture. He praised the neighboring states for popularizing their languages and encouraged the people of Nagaland to do the same.
The event featured mesmerizing performances by Tenyidie Students Department, Jisu Shanti Dishe, Pesikeshü Kro-u, Seyie Interpid, Mhasikhotso Shüya, Ato Nienu, Visetuo Chüpuo, Zekuosa Zhale, Vilavor Loucü, Neilaü Thaprü, Vikuyile Tase, Avinuo Metha and Methasieo Zhale.
Vizosietuo Neo and Ledi Sekhose assisted as chief judges.
The program was chaired by Khriengulie Rio while Thepfulhouvi Pfusenuo, president, Angami AG Youth Alive invoked God’s blessings.
Atu Loucü and Aneizo Keditsu scored as host of the event.
Music Award Winners
The festival recognized outstanding musical talents in various categories:
Best Folk Fusion Song: “Seyie Interpid (Oh Hiyo Keviu Vierhe)
Best Gospel Song: Neilaü Thaprü (Uzuonuo)
Best Love Song: Methasieo Zhale & Neilaü Thaprü (No a melou seketuopfü)
Best Music Video: Seyie Interpid - (Thute tho chele)
Best Lyrics: Vikuyile Tase (Kenei ketho)