The Kyong Nchumchio Okho (KNO) will organise Tokhü Nite, a musical celebration aimed at promoting upcoming Lotha talent, at the Multidisciplinary Sports Complex, State Stadium in Dimapur, DC Court road on Nov.7 with entry free from 5 pm to 9 pm
DIMAPUR — The Kyong Nchumchio Okho (KNO) will organise Tokhü Nite, a musical celebration aimed at promoting upcoming Lotha talent, at the Multidisciplinary Sports Complex, State Stadium in Dimapur, DC Court road on Nov.7 with entry free from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Addressing a press conference at Emerald Inn at Duncan Basti on Wednesday, KNO Chairman Mhademo Kithan said the organisation, formed in 2010 with a small group of members, has come this far solely through the contributions of its members, well-wishers and friends from other community.
Kithan said KNO is a non-profit organisation which has over the years extended help to orphanages, assisted downtrodden villagers, organised sports events and conducted blood donation drives.
“Through sports and music, we have provided a platform for those who lacked one, especially upcoming Lotha youth. That is why, this time as well, we are organising this night specifically for our Lotha youth” he said.
He added that like previous events which drew a large crowd from both the Lotha community and other communities is expected this time. This, he said is not exclusively for Lothas but warmly welcome everyone to our festival. Member, Nagaland State Human Rights Commission, R. Nzanbemo Lotha will grace the occasion as apecial guest.
Kithan said members of the Lotha community will set up numerous stalls at the venue and as he appealed to the public to cooperate he said that volunteers will actively maintain law and order and a zero-tolerance policy on alcohol will be enforced to ensure families can enjoy the music peacefully.
Explaining the objective of the event, KNO Advisor Benjamin Merry said Tokhü Nite aims to encourage young talent and give them a stage while also bringing legendary Lotha artistes to perform their classic songs.
The artist lineupfor this year’s edition of Tokhü Nite includes Lumka along with Yan—known for “Khyingramo Jokhe” and “Anzamo Aruvu”,Phyobemo Humtsoe, main vocalist of Struggler Boys, Meribeni Patton, who recently released her debut Tokhü Emong song “Vami Tokhü (Pvüti Randan)”.
Upcoming artists include Lidemo Ngullie, Mhajan Jami, Zaren Ngullie, Chumremo Ngullie and Liban, who will perform their original compositions. Woben Tsopoe will perform a comedy act. In the band segment, The Finalists band and rock-metal fusion band Azaro, formed in 2024 and known for “Beyond This Night” and “Starlight” will perform.
The main headline of the evening will be the 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Band, the all-women police band from Nagaland who rose to nationwide fame as finalists on India's Got Talent Season 10 and are widely recognised acts performing on major stages across India.
“This is organised by our committee for everyone's benefit” he said, urging attendees not to come intoxicated or create disturbances. Merry added that KNO will coordinate with the West Police Station, as every year, for police security personnel at the venue.
KNO Advisor Mhachio Odyuo extended special thanks to the DGP and PHQ team and expressed appreciation to the Commandant of the 15th NAP (IR) for allowing the Mahila Band for the event.
“We are certain Dimapurians will have a memorable evening with the talent of our Nagas” he said while extending invitation to all as the event is free of charge and is not exclusively for the Lothas.