Akaba Martin Longkümer (born 7 July 1992), known professionally as Macnivil, is an Indian rapper, songwriter and music video director from Nagaland. He is considered as one of the pioneers of the Nagamese Hip hop scene in Nagaland. He further gained success after the release of his album Ura Uvie.

Early life and career

Macnivil was born on 7 July 1992 in Kohima, Nagaland to a Naga family. He has Ao Naga ancestry on his father's side and Konyak Naga ancestry on his mother's side. He did his schooling from Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School in Kohima, Nagaland.

In 2019, Macnivil gained success for releasing Ura Uvie, the first ever rap album in the Nagamese language.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Ura Uvie (2019)

Other songs

  • "The Warm Up (Freestyle)" (2019)
  • "Tomorrow's Not The Same" (2021)

Filmography

Music video directions

TitleYearArtist(s)Director of PhotographyProduction CompanyNotesRef(s)
"Live Your Life"2020MacnivilNestvibeSelf direction
"Last Goodbye"2021Arshilu Ozüküm
"Criminal"KryZtal
"Tomorrow's Not the Same"Macnivil feat. Ket Meth & TS GenesesRüprüvizo KosoSelf direction
"Perfect Stranger"Arshilu Ozüküm & KidDrinja
"Trauma"2022Ket MethRüprüvizo Koso

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategorySongResultRef.
2019Music Awards of NagalandSong of the Year"Wait For Me"Won
2020Music Awards of NagalandBest song – Rap/Hip hop"Ura Uvie"Won

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