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How long have you been making music?
I’ve been making music my whole life. It’s been my
outlet, the thing I’ve turned to when nothing else is

Was there a particular moment in your life – which
conϐirmed you had to make music?

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going right.

The moment I knew I had to do music as a living was
when it saved my life. Hitting my low in life, it kept me
holding on. I was able to access family, friends and God
through music. That’s when I knew, just as music helped
me, I needed to help someone else with my own music.

Who supports you to make music?
From day one, the number one supporter has been my
dear mama! Always providing positive support and
helping me to believe in myself. Along the way I’ve
been fortunate enough to have amazing role models/
teachers/friends/family who have guided me and
helped me develop my craft. A few to name would
be Godfrey De Grut and Stephen Matthews from
University of Auckland, Uncle Tigilau Ness who let me
play alongside him as a young boy, and my amazingly
talented band who takes my visions to a whole other
level. Big shout out to my big bro Malcolm Lakatani who
helps me considerably in learning my Niuean heritage.

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