Achumla Jingrü
{{Orphan|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Achumla Jingrü
| image = Achumla Jingrü.jpg
| caption =
| birth_place = Kiphire, Nagaland, India
| genre = Gospel, Folk Fusion
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, Entrepreneur
| years_active = 2020–present
| label = Independent
}}
Achumla Jingrü is a Naga singer-songwriter from Kiphire, Nagaland, known for her contributions to gospel and folk-fusion music in the Sangtam dialect. She has received multiple accolades, including two awards at the 2022 MG Music Awards.
Early life and education
Achumla Jingrü was born in Kiphire, Nagaland, into a family deeply rooted in music. Her mother, a former vocalist in a high school girl band, and her musically inclined siblings significantly influenced her passion for music. She began her education at Loyola Higher Secondary School in Kiphire, attended Eastern Academy Higher Secondary School and Greenwood Higher Secondary School in Dimapur, and later graduated from Patkai Christian College in Chümoukedima.{{Cite journal |last=Janetius |first=Prof S.T. |title=Naga traditional folk and fusion music and the younger generation |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356787028_Naga_traditional_folk_and_fusion_music_and_the_younger_generation |journal=North-East India: People, Culture & Environment}}{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-09-02 |title=Achumla Jingrü: Rising singer and songwriter from the far east land of Kiphire |url=https://nagalandtribune.in/achumla-jingru-rising-singer-and-songwriter-from-the-far-east-land-of-kiphire/ |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Nagaland Tribune |language=en-US}}
Musical career
Jingrü's musical journey commenced with performances in Sunday school competitions during her childhood. Her genuine passion for music blossomed after college when she became active in church youth services. Her debut original song, "Holo Hele," co-written with her mother, marked the beginning of her songwriting career. She has since been recognized for her work in gospel and folk-fusion genres, particularly songs written in her native Sangtam dialect.{{Cite web |title=Musicians Guild Music Awards 2022 |url=https://www.morungexpress.com/musicians-guild-music-awards-2022 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=MorungExpress}}
At the 2021 MG Music Awards, Jingrü won the Best Gospel Song award for "Holo Hele." The following year, at the 2022 MG Music Awards, she received two awards: Best Gospel Artist for her song "Nü Khüdoi Atsa" and Best Folk Fusion Artist for "Oh Mungmung," a collaboration with Albert Jingrü.{{Cite web |last=NewsDesk |first=N. C. |date=2021-06-23 |title=Nominees & Winners: MG Nagaland Music Awards 2021 |url=https://www.nagasconnect.com/entertainment/17264/nominees-winners-mg-nagaland-music-awards-2021 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Nagaland News and Info - NagasConnect.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-09-02 |title=Achumla Jingrü: Rising singer and songwriter from the far east land of Kiphire |url=https://nagalandtribune.in/achumla-jingru-rising-singer-and-songwriter-from-the-far-east-land-of-kiphire/ |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Nagaland Tribune |language=en-US}}