Macnivil Explained

Macnivil
Birth Name:Akaba Martin Longkümer
Birth Date:1992 7, df=y
Birth Place:Kohima, Nagaland, India
Years Active:2012–present
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Origin:Kohima, Nagaland
Label:Nestvibe Ent.

Akaba Martin Longkümer (born 7 July 1992), known professionally as Macnivil, is an Indian rapper, songwriter and music video director from Nagaland.[1] He is considered as one of the pioneers of the Nagamese Hip hop scene in Nagaland. He further gained success after the release of his album Ura Uvie.[2]

Early life and career

Macnivil was born on 7 July 1992 in Kohima, Nagaland to a Naga family.[3] He has Ao Naga ancestry on his father's side and Konyak Naga ancestry on his mother's side.[4] He did his schooling from Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School in Kohima, Nagaland.

In 2019, Macnivil gained success for releasing Ura Uvie, the first ever rap album in the Nagamese language.

Discography

Studio albums

Other songs

Filmography

Music video directions

TitleYearArtist(s)Director of PhotographyProduction CompanyNotes
"Live Your Life"2020MacnivilNestvibeSelf direction[6]
"Last Goodbye"2021Arshilu Ozüküm[7]
"Criminal"KryZtal[8]
"Tomorrow's Not the Same"Macnivil feat. Ket Meth & TS GenesesRüprüvizo KosoSelf direction[9]
"Perfect Stranger"Arshilu Ozüküm & KidDrinja
"Trauma"2022Ket MethRüprüvizo Koso[10]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Song Result Ref.
2019 Music Awards of Nagaland Song of the Year "Wait For Me" [11] [12]
2020 Music Awards of Nagaland Best song – Rap/Hip hop "Ura Uvie" [13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kohima-based rapper Macnivil releases new music video; Check it out!. 20 June 2019. Eastern Mirror. 9 December 2020.
  2. Web site: Macnivil releases first Nagamese rap album 'Ura Uvie'. 28 October 2019. Nagaland Post. 9 December 2020.
  3. Web site: Macnivil's birthday. 7 July 2019. Instagram.
  4. Web site: Rhythm of Love: In conversation with Macnivil. 20 June 2019. Eastern Mirror. 9 December 2020.
  5. Web site: WATCH : Nagaland Macnivil Goes Berserk in new video "The Warm Up-Freestyle. The Northeast Today. 16 November 2019. 9 December 2020.
  6. Web site: Macnivil releases self directed music video 'Live Your Life'. 30 March 2020. The Morung Express. 4 June 2022.
  7. Web site: 'Last Goodbye' Arshilu Ozukum's new music video released. 10 May 2021. The Naga Republic. 4 June 2022.
  8. Web site: Rapper KryZtal releass new music video titled 'criminal'. 21 July 2021. Nagaland Page. 4 June 2022.
  9. Web site: 'Tomorrow's Not The Same'. 22 October 2021. The Morung Express. 4 June 2022.
  10. Web site: Naga artiste Ket Meth releases new music video. 3 June 2022. Eastern Mirror. 4 June 2022.
  11. Web site: Manvicil wins 'Song of the Year 2019. Nagaland Post. 10 November 2019. 9 December 2020.
  12. Web site: Here are the winners of 11th Music Awards of Nagaland. The Northeast Today. 9 November 2019. 9 December 2020.
  13. Web site: 12th Music Awards of Nagaland 2020 winners announced. Morung Express. 2 October 2020. 9 December 2020.