Silas Kikon
Musical artist
About Silas Kikon
Lived 1956 – 2016 (aged 59).
Silas Kikon (19 October 1956 – 25 June 2016) was an Indian singer and composer from Nagaland. He is known for his hit song "Ayo Choro Küpi Na".
Biography Silas Kikon was born on 19 October 1956 to a Lotha Naga family from Lakhüti. Kikon was active in Nagaland during the 1980s and until the end of the 20th century. He was known for his hit song Choro Küpi and for his contribution to the promotion of Lotha songs in this modern era.
He died on 25 June 2016 at Civil Hospital, Wokha and his remains were laid to rest at his native village, Lakhüti.
On 25 October 2019, Kikon was posthumously awarded the Nagaland Musicians Collective (NMC) for excellence in music.
Discography ‘Choro Küpi’ (1993)
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Who was Silas Kikon?
Musical artist
When was Silas Kikon born?
Silas Kikon was born on 19 October 1956 in Assam, British India, Lakhüti, Naga Hills District, British India, Nagaland, Wokha district.
When did Silas Kikon die?
Silas Kikon died on 25 June 2016 in Nagaland, Wokha.
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