MaNga, the Turkish nu metal and hardcore rock group was formed in 2001 by the lead singer Ferman Akgün. The other members are Orçun Şekerusta (bass guitar), Özgür Can Öney (Drum), Efe Yılmaz (Turntable) and Cem Bahtiyar (guitar). The group had won a competition Sing Your Song before they became famous.
MaNga have won many international and national awards up to now:
2001: Sing Your Song – Winner
2002: Sing Your Song – Runner up
Best Musicians Award
2005: POPSAV Awards – Best Rock Group & Best Video clip
Golden Globe Awards (Turkey) – Best Rising Group
2006: MÜYAP Awards – Golden Plaque
Our Future Awards – Best Group
JETIX TV Awards – Best Group
POPSAV Awards – Best Rock Group & Best Alternative Music Group
Beyaz Show – Best Performance
Best Video clip – Bir Kadin Cizeceksin
KanalTürk – Best Video clip & Best Group
2009: MTV EMA ’09: Best European Act & Best Turkish Act
