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Mvüko Koza (born 15 June 1996), known professionally as Moko Koza, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Nagaland.[1] He is recognised as one of the first rappers to introduce multi-lingual and folk-fusion rap in Nagaland.[2][3]

Born
Mvüko Koza

(1996-06-15) 15 June 1996 (age 29)
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
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Koza performing in Ukhrul, 2022
Born
Mvüko Koza

(1996-06-15) 15 June 1996 (age 29)
EducationMinisters' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School
Alma materKohima Science College (Anthropology)
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present
Musical career
OriginKohima
Genres
LabelInfinity Inc.
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Early life

Mvüko Koza was born on 15 June 1996 in Kohima, Nagaland to a Chakhesang Naga family with roots from Khezhakeno.[1][4] He is the second son among four brothers and has two younger sisters. He did his early education in Shalom School from 2000 to 2001 and later attended Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School in Kohima from 2002 to 2011. Koza completed his master's degree in Anthropology from Kohima Science College, Jotsoma in 2019.[5][1]

He has been involved in rap since 2005 when he first obtained the CD of Eminem's film 8 Mile (2002) during a visit to a CD store with his father.[4]

Career

Koza released his debut single "Just My Imagination" in 2013, followed by several other singles and collaborations, including "Internationally Known" and "Happy Today."[6]

In 2017, Koza released "One Day" (Khunhie Puo), a multi-lingual song where he rapped in both English and his local dialect, Tenyidie. The song went viral and received positive feedback from listeners. He later released his first Nagamese rap song, "Puisa," in 2018, which also garnered a positive response.[6] In 2019, Koza signed with Infinity Inc., a record label based in Dimapur.[7]

Koza performing for Naga Students' Union, Delhi in May 2022

In September 2022, Koza released his debut album titled "Naga Manu".[8]

In 2025, Koza's music was featured in the third season of the Indian web series The Family Man, an espionage thriller created by Raj & DK and released on Amazon Prime Video.[9]

Personal life

Koza was raised in a Christian family.[1]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Naga Manu (2022)[10]

Television

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Year Film Notes Ref.
2025 The Family Man season 3 Web series [11]
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Awards and nominations

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2018Music Awards of NagalandBest Hip-Hop/Rap"Heal"Won[12]
2019Music Awards of NagalandBest Hip-Hop/Rap"Happy Today"Won[13]
2023Radio City Freedom AwardBest Hip-Hop/Rap"Naga Manu"Won[14]
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Other awards

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2023TaFMA Excellence Award[15]
2025Governor's Award for Excellence in Music[16]
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References

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