The ‘Atele Indoor Stadium in Tonga had been filled with tauelangi and māfana tonight as Josh Tatofi’s strength and tranquil presence captivated the audience.
The Hoku Award winner and Grammy nominee was in American Samoa and Apia, Samoa, performing there before traveling to Tonga for the incredible concert.
“It’s been a truly fulfilling experience, and I can’t wait to see you all again soon’, he told his Samoan fans.
“Now, onward to the Kingdom of Tonga! See you soon!”
The ‘Atele Indoor Stadium performance turned out to be a real blast.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Sēmisi Sika mentioned being at the concert and explained the intense excitement and warmth the fans experienced.
“Josh man you killed it!”, Sika said.
He said the show was on point, “and Ouana blew the Atele Indoor roof off”.
He thanked “the team for pulling it all together last minute despite limited resources /funds. The Concert was straight fire, the crowd was lit, going wild”.
The much-anticipated Pacific tour was organised to connect Tatofi’s music with fans across the Pacific Islands, enriching their cultural and emotional landscapes.
In Samoa, his presence and meeting with media described him as “was profound and enlightening, revealing how his Polynesian heritage has shaped his career and kept him grounded”, a report by Samoa Observer said.
Taofi’s music was described as “from the heart, speaks to the soul, and makes all Pacific Islanders proud”.
He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father, an established Tongan-Hawai’i-based musician Tivaini Tatofi, is an original member of the acclaimed reggae band Kapena.
