Kohima: The second Nagaland Influencers Summit wrapped up on Saturday after two days of events. Hosted at Tetso College in Sovima and the Agri Expo in Chumoukedima, the summit ran from September 11 to 12. Attendees included artists, students, entrepreneurs, and public figures. The event sought to redefine digital influence.
Organizers focused on the theme "Beyond Influence, Creating Change Together." They pushed for tangible results over simple follower counts. "The theme represents NIS's continuing effort to shift the conversation around influence, from followers, visibility and digital reach towards collaboration, responsibility and real-world impact."
The Nagaland Influencers Awards 2026 handed out trophies across 17 categories. Kepozo Kapuh took the Campus Choice Award, while Tir YimYim earned the Media Integrity Award. Sammy Vlogs picked up the Social Impact Award. Angule Mero was named Emerging Talent. The People's Choice Award went to Thsalongse Sangtam based on a mix of jury picks and public votes.
Other winners included Chongpongmanen Ao for Cultural Excellence and O Jungio for Education Excellence. Tee.crochet grabbed the Arts Excellence trophy. Kohdi Jing Films and Thipuzo Kezo won for Cinematography and Photography. Eva Rongmei took the Music category. Fitness, Fashion, and Entertainment awards went to Talitsuba Ao, Tiamongba Ajem, and Rovi Metha. Roko VN Makeup won for Beauty. Thsalongse Sangtam also claimed the Adventure Explorer title, and Mukaeats won for Food Storytelling.
The summit featured workshops and panel discussions. The Creators for Community Initiative stood out as a core component. This program pushed participants to perform volunteer work across multiple districts in Nagaland. Organizers plan to keep building on this model of community-focused digital work.
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