Musician and entrepreneur Alobo Naga and business leader Toinali Chophi were honoured at the WhosNext Influencer Awards 2026: East & Northeast Edition, held at Taj Taal Kutir on May 10.
New Delhi, May 11 (MExN): Nagaland marked a moment of pride as musician and entrepreneur Alobo Naga and business leader Toinali Chophi were honoured at the WhosNext Influencer Awards 2026: East & Northeast Edition, held at Taj Taal Kutir here on Sunday.
Alobo Naga received the ‘Face of NE Influence Award’, while Toinali Chophi was conferred the ‘NE Entrepreneur of the Year Award’, recognising their contributions to the creative and entrepreneurial landscape of the region.
The awards, presented by Oriflame Sweden in association with NDTV, Whosthat360, Red FM 93.5, Outlook Traveller, Gadgets 360, and Meghalaya Tourism, brought together leading influencers, creators, and entrepreneurs from East and Northeast India.
Alobo Naga was nominated alongside acclaimed singer-songwriter Taba Chake and actor-musician Andrea Tariang before clinching the top honour. Toinali Chophi competed with celebrated personalities Aimee Baruah and Lin Laishram.
The recognition underlines the growing impact and representation of talent from eastern and northeastern India on national platforms.
