The Music Committee, SABAK (Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu), Pughoboto, held its first Music Festival, under the theme Laudate Dominum, (Psalms 33:3) at SABC, Sepfüzou, Kohima on June 23 and 24. The two days event was attended by delegates from around 25 associated churches.
Chairmen, Board of Deacons, SABCK, Henito Achumi welcomed the delegates on behalf of the host church.
On the first day, workshop was conducted by Jackto Wotsa, New life Studio imparting Basic Sound Management, James S.Swu, an internationally renowned composer on choral and vocal technique, while Alobo Naga on stage artistry and contemporary singing.
Hordes of musical talents from the region performed in the festival among whom were Lovini Yeptho, Ghokiye Swu, Atto A.Achumi, Sulika V.Swu, Shohe Sisters, Evali Chishi Swu, Yeshika Awomi & Friends, Millenium Voice LVBC, Vini K. Chishi, Alosheli T. Zhimo, Bokato Kiho,SABCK Music committee, Mughami Melos, Nagagenous, Excelsis worship team, SABCK.
A quartet competition was held amongst the delegate churches where Ighanumi Village Baptist Church emerged as a winner, while SABCK were runners up, and Lazami Baptist church 2nd runners up.
Apart from the abundance of modern and folk fusions music, traditional folk songs was also performance by Tsaphimi B.C., Ghokimi B.C., Shesulimi B.C., Chisholimi B.C.,Lazami B.C., Leshele (Poetry) recitation by Kasheli Shohe etc.
On the second day, Dr. Hotokhu Chishi, Jt. Director, DH&FW encouraged the musicians to go on ahead with ones’ true aim in achieving musical greatness, without getting distracted midway, with the abundance of resources available at hand today.
The event concluded by performance of two renowned bands. Technicolors, performed to an enthusiastic crowd of old and young alike, while Alobo Naga &the Band performed their latest originals from their upcoming EP as well as their old hits like ‘Painted Dreams & Youth Anthem’ that kept everyone on their toes, singing along.
