Mengu Suokhrie

Mengu Suokhrie
Born Menguse-ü Suokhrie
(1987-09-16) September 16, 1987
Kohima, Nagaland
Occupation
Years active 2012–present
Musical career
Origin Kohima, Nagaland
Genres
Instruments Vocals, guitar, keyboard, ukulele

Menguse-ü Suokhrie (born September 16, 1987), better known by her stage name Mengu Suokhrie, is a Naga singer/songwriter and actress. She came into prominence with her debut album Love Is All We Need. She is also well known in Nagaland for starring in the 2017 film Nana - A Tale of Us which was a commercial success in the state.

Early life

Mengu Suokhrie was born on September 16, 1987, in Kohima, Nagaland to an Angami Naga family of the Lhise-mia Thinuo (L-Khel) of Kohima village.[1]

Suokhrie had vocal lessons on Classical and Contemporary music. She attended Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School in Kohima, Nagaland from 2004 to 2006. She did her graduation from Baptist College, Kohima.

Career

In 2017, Suokhrie starred in the Nagamese film Nana - A Tale of Us. The film was directed by Tiakumzuk Aier and produced by Aoyimti Youth Ministry. In the film, Suokhrie plays the role of Ano. The film was a success in Nagaland. [2]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2013 True Love Will Wait Herself Short film
2017 Nana - A Tale of Us Ano

Discography

Studio albums

Love Is All We Need
Studio album
Released February 2012
Genre Pop rock
Length 47:07
Language English and Tenyidie
No.TitleMusicLanguageLength
1."You are mine"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish3:16
2."A Kecha-Mengu"Mengu SuokhrieTenyidie3:24
3."Love Is All We Need"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish6:04
4."Love Is All We Need - Piano"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish6:03
5."Simplest Song"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish4:21
6."Kenei Thenou Kenei"Mengu SuokhrieTenyidie3:53
7."Beautiful Soul"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish4:43
8."Never Give Up"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish3:23
9."Sent From Heaven"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish3:52
10."Your Love - Dear Mother"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish4:11
11."My Friends My World"Mengu SuokhrieEnglish5:17

Other songs

No.TitleMusicLanguageLength
1."Rest In Peace"Imli Lee (Dejavu) Feat. Mengu SuokhrieEnglish4:01 [3]

Awards

Best Duet category for the song Till We Turn Grey featuring Vizho Thakhro and Best Gospel song category for the song Love Is All We Need at the 7th Nagaland Music Awards 2015. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Mengu Suokhrie set to release single a tribute to all mothers".
  2. ↑ "Naga film 'Nana - A Tale Of Us' released".
  3. ↑ "Imli Lee feat. Mengu Suokhrie releases video 'Rest in Peace'".
  4. ↑ "7th Nagaland Music Awards 2015".
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