Menguse-ü Süokhrie (born 16 September 1987), better known by her stage name Mengu Suokhrie, is an Indian Naga language singer-songwriter and actress from Nagaland. 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.
Mengu Suokhrie | |
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 Suokhrie in 2018 | |
| Born | Menguse-ü Süokhrie 16 September 1987 |
| Alma mater | Baptist College |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Kohima, Nagaland, India |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboard, ukulele |
Early life
editMenguse-ü Süokhrie was born on 16 September 1987,[1] in Kohima, Nagaland to an Angami Naga family of the Lhise-mia Thinuo (L-Khel) of Kohima Village.[2]
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
editIn 2017, Suokhrie starred in the Nagamese film Nana: A Tale of Us. The film was directed by Tiakümzük Aier and produced by Aoyimti Youth Ministry. In the film, Suokhrie plays the role of Ano. The film was a success in Nagaland.[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | True Love Will Wait | Herself | Short film |
| 2017 | Nana: A Tale of Us | Ano | |
| 2018 | Between the Silence | Mother | Short film |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Love Is All We Need | |
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| Studio album | |
| Released | February 2012 |
| Genre | Pop rock |
| Length | 47:07 |
| Language | English and Tenyidie |
| No. | Title | Music | Language | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Are Mine" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 3:16 |
| 2. | "A Kecha-Mengu" | Mengu Süokhrie | Tenyidie | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Love Is All We Need" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 6:04 |
| 4. | "Love Is All We Need – Piano" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 6:03 |
| 5. | "Simplest Song" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Kenei Thenou Kenei" | Mengu Süokhrie | Tenyidie | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Beautiful Soul" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 4:43 |
| 8. | "Never Give Up" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Sent From Heaven" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Your Love – Dear Mother" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 4:11 |
| 11. | "My Friends My World" | Mengu Süokhrie | English | 5:17 |
Other songs
edit| No. | Title | Music | Language | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rest In Peace" | Imli Lee (Dejavu) Feat. Mengu Suokhrie | English | 4:01[4] |
Awards
editBest 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.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Mengu Suokhrie's birthday". Instagram. 15 September 2017. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Mengu Suokhrie set to release single a tribute to all mothers". Archived from the original on 13 May 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Naga film 'Nana – A Tale Of Us' released". Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Imli Lee feat. Mengu Suokhrie releases video 'Rest in Peace'". Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "7th Nagaland Music Awards 2015".[permanent dead link]
External links
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