Achumla Jingrü
Achumla Jingrü | |
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| Born | Kiphire, Nagaland, India |
| Genres | gospel, folk fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Achumla Jingrü is a Naga singer-songwriter from Kiphire, Nagaland, known for her contributions to gospel and folk-fusion music in the Sangtam language. She has received multiple accolades, including two awards at the 2022 MG Music Awards.
Early life and education
[edit]Achumla Jingrü was born in Kiphire, Nagaland, into a family deeply rooted in music. Her mother, a former vocalist in a high school girl band, and her musically inclined siblings significantly influenced her passion for music. She attended Loyola Higher Secondary School in Kiphire, then Eastern Academy Higher Secondary School and Greenwood Higher Secondary School in Dimapur, and later graduated from Patkai Christian College in Chümoukedima.[1][2]
Musical career
[edit]Jingrü's musical journey commenced with performances in Sunday school competitions during her childhood. Her genuine passion for music blossomed after college, when she became active in church youth services. Her debut original song, "Holo Hele," co-written with her mother, marked the beginning of her songwriting career. She has since been recognized for her work in gospel and folk-fusion genres, particularly songs written in her native Sangtam dialect.[3]
Awards
[edit]At the 2021 MG Music Awards, Jingrü won the Best Gospel Song award for "Holo Hele." The following year, at the 2022 MG Music Awards, she received two awards: Best Gospel Artist for her song "Nü Khüdoi Atsa" and Best Folk Fusion Artist for "Oh Mungmung," a collaboration with Albert Jingrü.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Sangtam, Kitoka (2 September 2023). "Achumla Jingrü: Rising singer and songwriter from the far east land of Kiphire". Nagaland Tribune. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ^ Janetius, S. T.; Throngtiba, S.; Libonthung, E.; Tsachongli, S. (2021). "Naga traditional folk and fusion music and the younger generation". In Toshinungla, A.; Malakar, S. (eds.). North-East India: People, Culture & Environment. St. John's College. p. 122-137.
- ^ "Musicians Guild Music Awards 2022". MorungExpress. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ^ "Nominees & Winners: MG Nagaland Music Awards 2021". Nagaland News and Info - NagasConnect.com. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ^ Sangtam, Kitoko (2 September 2023). "Achumla Jingrü: Rising singer and songwriter from the far east land of Kiphire". Nagaland Tribune. Retrieved 11 May 2025.