Nagaland: ‘Replay’ singer Iyaz to headline “Ahibi Fest 2025” at Agri Expo on Oct. 17

DIMAPUR — Ahibi, an event management platform, will host the first-ever “Ahibi Fest 2025” on October 17 at Agri Expo, Dimapur. The festival will be headlined by Iyaz, the world-renowned artiste behind the global hit “Replay”, alongside celebrated local talents from Nagaland.

The announcement was made by Kakivi Chishi, festival director, representing KAKI and Ahibi.in, the official marketing and ticketing partners for the event, during a press conference held at Aiko Hall, Dimapur, on Tuesday.

Chishi said that Ahibi Fest is not just another concert but Nagaland's flagship music and cultural festival, designed to bridge global talent with the rich artistry of the region.

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Alongside the international headliner, the festival will feature a lineup of regional and national artistes. These include Sono Lem, the Arunachali artiste, with his group 790001, as well as Nagaland’s voices, such as Lenen Jamir, Hentok Konyak, Keneisenuo Sorhie, Moko Koza, Kivika Assumi, DJ Lil Bomb, Sunep Lemtur, and Aseno Metha.

The fest will also feature food and beverage stalls, along with entrepreneurial showcases offering local and regional flavours. The event will be hosted by Eva Jamir and Luli Yeptho.

Chishi informed that Ahibi Fest aims to empower youth by offering internships and job opportunities in areas such as ticketing, hospitality, sound, lighting, marketing, and media. These will provide participants with hands-on experience, creative responsibilities, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a live event portfolio with potential pathways to full-time employment.

The sponsors include Fav Events, Due Drops, Dedge Entertainment, Ilando, Ark Travels, Melita Luxury Skincare, Naro Ki, KAKI Studios, TaFMA, Euge, the Government of Nagaland, Naithu Group's Hotels and Resorts, Zub Zub, Exide, NE Truss, and Ixigo.

Tickets for Ahibi Fest are available on ahibi.in, while physical tickets will be available starting October 1 at outlets in Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Wokha, Mokokchung, and Kohima.