Kohima, 22 August (MTNews): The Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA), Nagaland, has announced a trio of events set to captivate audiences throughout the remainder of the year. The panel making the announcement included Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland and Chairman of the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN); Theja Meru, Chairman of TaFMA; Dr Hovithal Sothu, Project Director of TaFMA; and Hokugha Yeptho, CEO of Okusa Toyota. This revelation was made during a press conference held at the Regional Centre for Excellence in Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA) in Jotsoma on Tuesday.
The centerpiece of TaFMA’s upcoming events is “The Voice of Nagaland,” a talent hunt that aims to discover and elevate the state’s musical talents. The competition is open to solo artists, duos, bands, vocal groups/choirs, and performers across all music genres, including English, Hindi, Nagamese, and local dialects. The competition’s champion will walk away with a brand-new Toyota Car and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, it was announced.
Another revelation was the TaFMA Excellence Award, an initiative that recognizes and honors young individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields at national and international levels. Abu Metha emphasized that this award is a testament to TaFMA’s commitment to nurturing and celebrating the burgeoning talent in Nagaland.
Abu Metha also expressed gratitude to Toyota for their continued partnership with TaFMA. Toyota’s support extends to the highly anticipated Hornbill Music Festival 2023, which is set to transcend borders and cultures. While featuring the best of Nagaland’s homegrown talent, this year’s festival promises to be an international affair with participation from musical acts hailing from the United States, Ireland, Colombia, and Israel.
Taking to Twitter, Abu Metha shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming events, writing, “Happy announcements today!! An Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) initiative. TAFMA & @IdanNagaland announces VOICE OF NAGALAND & TAFMA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2023. Thanks Toyota for partnering with us and supporting our youth. This is nation-building.”
He further tweeted, “@ToyotaIndia will ‘Present’ Hornbill Music Festival 2023 and will also Sponsor the Top Prizes for Voice of Nagaland & TAFMA Excellence Awards 2023,” expressing his gratitude for the collaboration.