Achumla Jingrü

Achumla Jingrü is a Naga singer-songwriter from Kiphire, Nagaland, known for her contributions to gospel and folk-fusion music in the Sangtam language. At the MG Music Awards, she won an award for the Best Gospel Song in 2021, followed by two awards in 2022.

Early life and education

Achumla was born in Kiphire, Nagaland, into a family deeply rooted in music. Her mother was a vocalist in a high school girl band. Achumla's siblings are also interested in music. They collectively influenced her passion for music.
Achumla attended Loyola Higher Secondary School in Kiphire, followed by Eastern Academy Higher Secondary School and Greenwood Higher Secondary School in Dimapur. She later graduated from Patkai Christian College in Chümoukedima.

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.

Awards

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.