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G'nie | |
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| Birth name | Zonunmawia Fanai |
| Born | Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
| Origin | Mizoram, India |
| Genres | Hip hop, Rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, singer, actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | 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.
Early life[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Music[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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]
Musical style[edit | edit source]
G’nie's music bridges English and Mizo languages, blending rap with melodic elements and addressing themes of identity, resilience, and culture. I’m a Chinkey stands out as a defining moment in Northeast Indian hip hop for its bold social commentary.[3]
Discography[edit | edit source]
Singles[edit | edit source]
- UNI (2022)[2]
- I’m a Chinkey (2020, with Big Deal)[3]
- Vohbik (2021)[4]
- Savior (feat. Ruatpuii) (2021)
- Make It Safe (2023)[2]
- Royalty (2023)[2]
- The GIFT (2021)
- Feelings (2021)
- I Zun (2021)
- Ka vantirhkoh (Min vengtu) (2020)
Featured appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "G'nie does rap magic, takes NE by storm". The Shillong Times. 16 March 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "G'nie – UNI". Apple Music.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Rappers Big Deal, G'nie's song 'I'm a Chinkey' addresses racism they've faced". IANS via Eastern Mirror. 18 December 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Vohbik - Single by G'nie". Apple Music.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "All Stars by Mizoram's Finest". Shazam.
- ↑ "In-House Production ten film thar siam leh dawn". Zalen.
- ↑ "G'nie to turn pro boxer". Vanglaini.