Sentinungba, DHO, Horticulture Department, Kiphire, encouraged students to pursue music as a career during the NBSE quartet singing competition held at Loyola Hr. Sec. School campus yesterday on August 17. Organized by the Kiphire District Private School Association (KDPSA), the event aimed to promote music education and talent.

Sentinungba shared his personal journey as a music lover, highlighting the importance of perseverance and dedication. He spoke about his song “Raja Mircha” (King Chili), which was initially made fun of, by friends but later nominated for the Nagaland Music Award and won the Nagaland Trailblazer Award 2015 and the online Indigenous Artist Hunt at Indihut in 2015.

His others songs also got nominated in the same year at Nagaland music award such as “Potato,” “Headhunter,” and “Everyday is a Valentine’s Day.”

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Through his story, Sentinungba conveyed the lesson of not giving up easily, even when faced with criticism. He emphasized that music offers a wide range of career paths, including performance, composition, production, education, and more.

“Music is a viable and rewarding career choice that offers a world of possibilities,” Sentinungba concluded. “Don’t be afraid to follow your passion and pursue a career in music. With dedication, hard work, and creativity, you can turn your love of music into a fulfilling profession.”

The competition witnessed Loyola Hr. Sec school emerge as winners, with Agape Hr. Sec school and Saramati High school securing second and third positions, respectively. The winner will represent the district at the state level. The event was chaired by Lipichem, Secretary, KDPSA, with judges Albert Jingrü, Achumla Jingrü, and Atsoba Sangtam.