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Jhuma Limbu, Nhyoo Bajracharya win top honours at Radio Kantipur National Music Awards

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  • Singer Jhuma Limbu and music director Nhyoo Bajracharya won top honors at the eighth Xtreme Energy Radio Kantipur National Music Awards 2082.
  • The awards ceremony was held in Kathmandu to mark Radio Kantipur's 28th anniversary, presenting awards in various music categories.
  • Limbu received the Best Playback Singer (Female) award, while Bajracharya was honored with the Best Music Director award.

Singer Jhuma Limbu and music director Nhyoo Bajracharya received top honors at the eighth Xtreme Energy Radio Kantipur National Music Awards 2082. The awards ceremony took place in Kathmandu on Friday, celebrating Radio Kantipur's 28th anniversary.

Limbu was awarded Best Playback Singer (Female) for her song 'Kafle.' Bajracharya was recognized as Best Music Director for his work on 'Kasto Nasha.' The event presented accolades across multiple music genres, including best lyricist, modern singer, folk singer, pop singer, and band.

In the folk music categories, Arjun Sapkota won Best Folk Singer (Male) for 'Jhaliko,' and Devi Gharti Magar received Best Folk Singer (Female) for 'Yanimaya.' Narayan Kumar Acharya was named Best Lyricist for 'Sunchhau Malai Kasam.' Dileshwar Pariyar took home the Best New Singer award for 'Mutu Jalepachhi.'

The anniversary event also featured a musical performance by singer Samriddhi Rai.

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