Mengu Suokhrie
Menguse-ü Suokhrie (born 16 September 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.
Mengu Suokhrie | |
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 Suokhrie in 2018 | |
| Born | Menguse-ü Suokhrie 16 September 1987 |
| Alma mater | Baptist College, Kohima |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Kohima, Nagaland |
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| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboard, ukulele |
Early life
Mengu Suokhrie was born on 16 September 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 Tiakümzük 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
| 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
Studio albums
| 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 Suokhrie | English | 3:16 |
| 2. | "A Kecha-Mengu" | Mengu Suokhrie | Tenyidie | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Love Is All We Need" | Mengu Suokhrie | English | 6:04 |
| 4. | "Love Is All We Need – Piano" | Mengu Suokhrie | English | 6:03 |
| 5. | "Simplest Song" | Mengu Suokhrie | English | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Kenei Thenou Kenei" | Mengu Suokhrie | Tenyidie | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Beautiful Soul" | Mengu Suokhrie | English | 4:43 |
| 8. | "Never Give Up" | Mengu Suokhrie | English | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Sent From Heaven" | Mengu Suokhrie | English | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Your Love – Dear Mother" | Mengu Suokhrie | English | 4:11 |
| 11. | "My Friends My World" | Mengu Suokhrie | English | 5:17 |
Other songs
| No. | Title | Music | Language | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rest in Peace" | Imli Lee (Dejavu) Feat. Mengu Suokhrie | English | 4:01[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]