15 July 2020 Apia Samoa. The man facing charges for an alleged conspiracy to assassinate the Samoa Prime Minister has released a song entitled Loto Salamo (Remorseful Heart), that has risen to the top of the charts, played by almost every radio station in Samoa. Malele Paulo also known as King Faipopo told Autagavia Tipi […]
Arts
SSAB Staff Tik Tok Competition Spreading Positive Vibes
When the state of emergency was announced and lockdown for Samoa started, our Management team at SSAB wanted to come up with a way to keep the spirits up, amongst staff. Our Theme last year for SSAB’s 10th Birthday which was at the height of the measles epidemic, was “Positive Christmas”. Our CEO decided […]
SPACE Performance was “Magnificent, Thought Provoking and Deeply Emotive”
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and to change the world.” That is the mission statement of the Samoa Performing Arts Centre for Excellence (SPACE), established by the late Seiuli Allan Alo whose dream was to […]
Up Close and Personal with Lesā Metitilani Alo
Lesā Metitilani Alo released a single last year that took to the heart of the all-too-familiar situation of our Samoa youth having to leave the safety and comfort of their homes, their families and communities to pursue better futures and advance themselves through education, sports or employment. Just months after its release last August, […]
Role of ‘Aumaga’ Untitled Men Inspires Dance Performance
Aumaga, a dance work inspired by the role of taulea’ale’a (untitled men) and the aumaga (social class of taule’ale’a) is set to be performed on Friday at the National University of Samoa. The dance work has been developed over the course of three months by Wellington dancer and choreographer, Tupe Lualua, during her residency in […]
Samoan Poet Receives Humanities Aronui Medal: Giving vibrant voice to Pasefika poetry
By royalsociety.org.nz Notable Pacific scholar and vanguard Pacific poet Selina Tusitala Marsh ONZM has been awarded the Humanities Aronui Medal by Royal Society Te Apārangi for her outstanding creative and scholarly work which has had a profound impact in academic, literary and public domains. Selina Marsh was born in 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand. Through […]
Agriculture Inspires Pacific Art for Income Generating Opportunities
Amidst the piglets, tilapia tanks and taro stalls at Malaefatu Park this week were several art displays which had some wondering; ‘what has art got to do with Agriculture?’ 24 year old Gert Jan Leautuli from the Leulemoega School of Fine Arts is an example of what happens when art and agriculture intersect. After graduating […]
LIFE-Con Season 3 Showcases Samoa and Pacific Fashion Designers
Samoa Independence 2019, Apia. LIFE-Con Pacific 2019 took Taumeasina Island Resort by storm on the night of Samoa’s Independence Celebrations with a spectacular display of fashion from 8 local and 3 overseas-based designers. Now in it’s third consecutive year and tagged as LIFE-Con Season 3, the event is the marketing brand for “Le Independence Fashion […]
Adina would love to record a song with Samoan artists before heading back home
29 May 2019, Apia Samoa. Ghanaian-South African singer Adina Thembi Ndamse would love to record a song with some of the local artists before heading back home. The 30 year old model, actress and singer is in Samoa for the first time to perform at the Seki Fest held at the Taumeasina Island Resort on the […]
Met Gala 2019: Best fashion from the red carpet
7 May, 2019. Written by CNN Staff. The Met Gala’s red carpet is known for delivering some of the most daring fashion statements of the year. The charity benefit, which costs upwards of $30,000 a head to attend, has a rich history of attracting risqué outfits. Lady Gaga wore not one — but four outfits […]