People have often
described her as extremely professional but Mengu Suokhrie rather insists that
she pushes herself to become one, and adds that “if there is something that
people see and you ask where that comes from then it is pure sincerity and hard
work, I take my profession seriously and didn't ever for once take it for
granted.”
Well, the singer in her
has added numerous feathers to her cap even as she stole the limelight on
several occasions of importance. The most recent one being the highly acclaimed
musical, “We Will Rock You” directed and produced by Ate Kevichusa where she
carried off the role of Scaramouche brilliantly. She was also part of the
commendable musical, “The Prodigal Son” and has, prior to that, performed at
the National Hornbill Festival several times, besides contesting in a national
TV program called “Let’s Rock”. She has clearly done a lot of shows and
concerts apart from being an opener at the inauguration of the Cricket Stadium
at Sovima, opener for renowned international bands like Imflame and Stryper,
also sung at “The Origin” Musical besides performing at the T.Ao Opening
Ceremony.
One will also see her
acting in some short gospel movies to be released soon, one of which is titled,
“True Love Will Wait”. Besides her debut album, “Love is all we need” was
released last February, produced by the Synergy Group Enterprise and recorded
at one of the best recording studios, namely, Clef Ensemble and mastered by a
professional, Alfred Besu.
Talking about this period,
she recalls, “I had the opportunity to work with a lot of experienced musicians
and I learned all the good stuffs being around them…coming up with this album
was my tool, in my songs you will hear me and my mind. Every song talks about
love, there’s a song where I shared that I do feel sad and my longingness to be
happy is so desperate that I wish happiness was a person and imagined and
personified happiness. A song called "Kenei", a song where I shared
my belief, "Beautiful Soul", a love song for my mom and friends and
so if you hear my songs, that’s me there sharing something I feel about love. I
treasure this gift God gave me, and I take this as the best opportunity to
reach the world.”
She goes on to add that,
“the experience I got is tremendously awesome, I got to learn to find myself
and express myself, that is the best thing. I learned how to be more serious
and take courage to stand, and in the run I learned more about music and its
beauty and it is endless. You see everyday is a new experience and it gets even
more adventurous....”
So, when did she start
singing? At the age of 6, she was at it in Sunday School even as she expresses,
“that time I didn't know what I was doing, I just did it for the fun of it. But
by God's grace my interest grew unstoppably and it went on and on and from one
platform to another till now.” Reminiscing a little more on her childhood, she
says, “Well, everyone knows I am from a very humble background, my parents
worked hard and brought me up with my other siblings. I've seen life and
started life the hard way but by the grace of God I was taught to live life the
right way. We don't have anything in excess but it’s a simple and good life
with what we get to live with everyday.”
She would describe
herself as “Stubborn”, but all in a good way, she grins. “I really don't like
running on order. I like being free and expressive, I believe this life is too
short so we need to hurry and live everyday doing good. I love expanding my
world and reaching my true potential and as of now by God's grace, I am really
happy with my family, friends and not forgetting right now, the man I’m so in
love with. There are factors and things trying to put me down but I refuse
defeat. I fear God because I feel God and without God I am nothing. He created
me and I am living to serve Him only and that’s me.”
That’s coming from an
effervescent lady who also loves travelling and trying out new cuisines. But as
far as music is concerned, she opines that, “we all know our music industry is
still a baby, most of the people still don't have faith in music and encourage
like the way they will encourage a person to become a doctor or an engineer. I
faced the same thing, but we can't blame them all.” “But yes, talking about
challenges being a musician is poor market, even if we produce an album the
sale is really bad, period. And so to survive with only some income from shows
is really hard”, she practically states.
However, she’s been on
the run, enjoying what she does and enhancing her skills from lessons on Conducting
and Vocals. Her first tutor, she remembers is Miss Martha and adds, “I am still
undergoing voice lesson from Madam Ajeen Longchari.” “By taking lessons I feel
more polished and having the knowledge of what I am really doing, I feel more
confident to deliver. When we take lessons, we learn different techniques and
it sounds more beautiful and safe. I have known the benefit of taking guidance
and lessons so I will encourage those people with talent to go for lessons
because it'll only make you better”, she goes on to say.
She has her own list of
things to do and in the near future, plans to come up with more music videos.
She hopes to have her next album on stands, a Gospel album, she enlightens even
as she professes, “I can't wait to share what God has done for me. Please
support me and continue to encourage and pray for me.”
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