Michael Luncha no more, many mourn
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, February 03 2023:
Renowned Kuki pop singer Michael Kipgen passed away on February 2 morning at his residence in S Phailengkot village under Saikul Sub-division.
The popular singer reportedly met with a fatal self-accident in his scooty along the National Highway 2 between Bimparao and Leikop on January 11 morning and was admitted at Raj Medicity.
However, he succumbed to his injury at his residence on February 2 .
Born with musical talent in 1968 at S Phailengkot village, Hemkholun alias Michael Luncha Kipgen became one of the most celebrated entertainers among the Kukis across the state and globe.
He has to his credit around 15 albums with more than 180 songs.
Kukis across the globe were saddened by the demise of the legendary singer as social media has been flooded with condolence messages from various organisations and individuals.
A condolence function was also held at the national capital under the aegis of KSO Delhi.
Kuki Inpi Manipur also conveyed its deepest condolence over his demise and shared the pain of the bereaved family.
Janghaolun Haokip, secretary Information & Publicity, KIM satted that the Kuki Inpi Manipur is deeply grieved by the demise of Michael Luncha Kipgen, one of the most celebrated entertainers among the Kukis.
Michael Luncha Kipgen Jalai-Thang Lom (MLJTL), a committee formed to honor the popular Kuki pop singer with a lifetime achievement also expressed shock and condolence over the demise of the singer.
Kuki Khanglai Lompi (KKL) General Headquarters, KSO General Headquarters, KSO Sadar Hills, Thadou Inpi Sadar Hills, TSA Sadar Hills, Kipgen-Haokip People's Council, Karbi-Anglong Assam, Kuki Welfare Association, Guwahati, Kangpokpi town local bodies, and many others also expressed their deepest condolence over the untimely demise of the legendary singer.
Michael Luncha Kipgen's funeral service was held today at S Phailengkot village amidst thousands of mourners.