IN THIS ISSUE
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SPORTSJuJu Smith-Schuster: Fire WithinThe Super Bowl champion on AFI, the Samoan word for fire, a household of 23, the ‘ie faitaga on game day, and the flame that burns beyond football.Queenie Taua'a
MUSICSiaosi: Blending Music & Business with Otai Beer Co.The artist-entrepreneur on building a Polynesian beer brand, finding the medium between R&B and reggae, and kicking down doors for the next generation.Joey Quenga
CULTURENonosina Polynesia Takes the Jennifer Hudson Show StageTiana Liufau and Kayla Fa‘amaligi led 48 dancers and 8 drummers onto a national stage for the show’s National Day of Racial Healing segment.Queenie Taua'a
MUSICIlaheva: The Duo Blending Worlds in Northern SwedenKasete Skeen and Melina Malke on mountain calm, an Olympic ski campaign for Tonga, the bus driver who introduced them, and the name that carries womanhood forward.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSFrom the Islands to the Playoff Spotlight: Polynesian Excellence in the 2026 College Football PlayoffsTexas A&M’s Jordan Lockhart and a bracket full of Islander athletes anchoring defenses, leading locker rooms and carrying culture onto college football’s biggest stage.Lanea Lutali
CULTUREARKATYPE Introduces a Purpose-Led Identity Mark for Jaron Keawe SagapoluteleDesigner KB on building a long-term brand system for the Cal quarterback, anchored in faith, discipline and Samoan and Hawaiian heritage.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSJai Opetaia, The Cruiserweight King Unlocks a New Era With Zuffa BoxingThe unbeaten IBF and Ring champion signs with Dana White’s new promotion — the first reigning major world champion to do so.Queenie Taua'a
COMMUNITY2026: Your Year, Your GoalsA blank page, a word to guide you, and seven small habits to carry you through the year.Queenie Taua'a
MUSICThe January 2026 PlaylistNostalgic throwbacks, feel-good hits and fresh discoveries to kick off the year.Queenie Taua'a