"Riverdale" star KJ Apa became a Samoan chief during a ceremony last week. Apa, 25, shared a photo from the ceremony on his Instagram account Wednesday. Apa's father Tupa'i Keneti Apa is a chief ...

On Aug. 31, 2022, the “Riverdale” star was officially granted the matai—or chief—title Savae during a ceremony held at the traditional grounds Laoa o Tamapua in Moata’a by the chiefs of ...

TACOMA, Wash. - The Tacoma Fire Department has sworn in its new fire chief, and she’s already breaking ground as the first Samoan to hold that position in the city’s history.

King Charles Sips Kava, Becomes Samoan "High Chief" King Charles III took part in a traditional kava-drinking ceremony before a line of bare-chested, heavily tattooed Samoans and was declared a ...

In the wake of the fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Easter Leafa, the Samoan community seeks understanding and collaboration with the Municipality of Anchorage through a signed resolution.

For those unaware, 'Seiuli' is The Rock's Samoan High Chief name given to him by the late King Malietoa Tanumafili II in 2004. A cultural ceremony was held when The Brahma Bull visited Samoa that ...

Roman Reigns to align with biggest WWE rival? - 4 Samoan stars The Tribal Chief could recruit for a new Bloodline By Phillipa Marie Published Apr 02, 2025 18:07 GMT Follow Us ...