Title: Origin of Awotsakili village before the arrival of Christianity

Language: Sumi

Description: In this short video clip, Tokiho Shikhu shares a brief story on the origin of Awotsakili village and explains how, before the arrival of Christianity in Nagaland, the villagers were compelled to worship evil forces. Those who refused to do so faced severe consequences, such as poor harvests, loss of spirits, or unrest within the community.

Format & Duration: 4 min
Date of Recording: 9/6/2025
Date of Upload: 30 September 2025
Performer: Tokiho Shikhu
Creator: Kivinoto H Katty
Publisher: Tetso College, Dimapur
Note: Acknowledgement is due to Tokiho Shikhu for sharing this oral history, which contributes to the understanding of Awotsakili village’s cultural and religious past.

Cite this work

Katty, Kivinoto H     . 2025  . Origin of Awotsakili village before the arrival of Christianity  .   (Narrated by Tokiho Shikhu   )  . Sovima: NEIIPA, Tetso College  . (https://neiipa.in/audio/origin-of-awotsakili-village-before-the-arrival-of-christianity/)  . Accessed: (09-Oct-2025)