80-year-old Konyak Naga Lowmung goes viral with His song thanking God for good health

KOHIMA: Wanching village in Eastern Nagaland's Mon district recently grabbed national headlines after locals stumbled onto what appeared to be diamonds. Although geologists later confirmed that the stones were not diamond but quartz, the discovery of a rare singing talent has again put Wanching back on the map. Lowmung, a Konyak Naga who is a renowned singer of the past, has left a section of netizens spellbound with his incredible vocal prowess.

Facebook user Methna Konyak, a resident of Mon, shared the story of Lowmung, who is well known in those parts as a great Konyak Naga singer of yesteryears who was once renowned for his deep baritone. Interestingly, he was also known in Assam for his golden voice.

The video has also been shared on the popular page 'Naga Hills', where it has accumulated a large number of 'likes', views, and shares.

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During his prime, Reverend Longri Ao, the founder of Naga-Gospel outreach mission and 'Man of Peace', used to take the Konyak Naga singer to sing in neighbouring Assam, where he made quite a name for himself due to his singing prowess.

Rev. Longri was a missionary to the Konyak people from 1950 to 1967. Today, at the age of 80 Lowmung Konyak praises God for blessing him with good health.

Despite getting on in years, the Naga singer has not missed a beat in a rendition of a traditional song that will frankly and quite honestly give you goosebumps. Drawing on his inner power and strength, Lowmung launches into the heartfelt song that touches you to the core irrespective of whether you know the language or not. Only music is capable of touching such chords.

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