G'nie
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G'nie | |
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| Born | Zonunmawia Fanai Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
| Origin | Mizoram, India |
| Genres | Hip hop, Rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter, singer, actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Label | Independent |
G’nie (born Zonunmawia Fanai) is an Indian rapper, songwriter, and actor from Mizoram.[1] He is a prominent figure in Mizo hip hop, praised for his bilingual lyricism and socially conscious themes.
G’nie was born as Zonunmawia Fanai. He was raised in Aizawl, Mizoram, and started performing locally before entering the regional music scene around 2015.[1]
Career
Music
G’nie rose to wider attention with a succession of independent singles. His 2022 release UNI became popular among youth audiences due to its emotional resonance.[2]
In 2020, he released I’m a Chinkey in collaboration with Indian–Japanese rapper Big Deal. The track addresses the racism both artists have faced and reframes the slur as a powerful statement of identity and resistance. G’nie stated that “When Big Deal approached me to do the song, it only felt right and natural.”[3] His other releases include Vohbik (2021),[4] Savior featuring Ruatpuii, Royalty (2023), and Make It Safe (2023).[2]
G’nie has also featured on collaborative projects like Mizoram’s Finest (2022) and All Stars, which included Borkung Hrangkhawl.[5]
Acting
He acted in the Mizo film Driver Kima, produced by In-House Production, where his role was appreciated for its comedic timing.[6]
Other work
In 2023, G’nie announced via social media that he had turned professional in boxing, stirring excitement among fans around the challenge of choosing his first opponent.[7]