Executive Editorial Director
Keilani Mayo
SPORTSAdonia FaumuinaThe USC outside hitter on Samoan and Tongan roots, the back injury that tested her faith, and the first Pacific Islander Night for volleyball at USC.Keilani Mayo
COMMUNITYSamuelu Elisaia's Journey with Faith and the FCAThe coach's kid from Leone on identity, the cold-tub meeting that changed his life, and the FCA camp he is working to build in the Pacific Islands.Keilani Mayo
MUSICFijiana: Reppin' Richmond, Rapping Her Truth, and Redefining Pasifika PrideThe Indo-Fijian rapper behind “Welcome to the Bay” on Fiji Hindi bars over Bay Area drums, sensuality as resistance, and claiming her place in the Pacific.Keilani Mayo
COMMUNITYMaraika Rose: Wanderlust & Wayfinding, Empowering Pacific Women Through TravelThe Samoan-Māori creator behind Lei Over on a solo trip to Krabi that changed everything, and building group travel made for women of the Pacific.Keilani Mayo
MUSICTaioJr: The San Diego Polynesian Rapper Unifying the Community Through MusicOn "for i so loved MY CITY," an album whose every feature is a local Polynesian artist from San Diego County.Keilani Mayo
SPORTSSaige Ka'aha'aina-Torres: Small Island, Big DreamsThe O'ahu-raised setter on a national championship at Texas, playing pro in Puerto Rico and France, and being one of very few Polynesian women in the pro game.Keilani Mayo
COMMUNITYWellness With Lita Lewis: 4 Mindset Hacks to Improve Mental HealthThe Samoan trainer and life coach on self care, movement, journaling and having the conversations we keep locked in our heads.Keilani Mayo
MUSICSam V: Child Prodigy to Independent ArtistThe Cook Islands-Kiwi singer on being signed at 12, going independent at 15, and the breakup that set off his biggest year yet.Keilani Mayo
MUSICProduced by PanaThe Oahu producer behind “Your Lovin’ Is Enough” and “Utu Bang Bang” on church drums, a music business degree, and why bad business kills passion.Keilani Mayo
MUSICBreaking Barriers: Cult RomanceThe 22-year-old Māori artist from the Gold Coast on Te Reo Māori in alternative rock, going fully independent, and three generations of getting the language back.Keilani Mayo
CULTUREOtai Is Healthy for You?An op-ed on Tonga’s famous drink, refined versus real sugar, and the one thing that actually decides it: portion control.Keilani Mayo
MUSICFranskiiz and Lelz: Someone ElseThe Kamehameha classmates on reggae made in Los Angeles, loving two homes at once, and refusing to be tied to one genre.Keilani Mayo
MUSICKeniye Moala: FlavorsThe Hayward singer-songwriter on the ten-song EP that pulled her back into music, and taking the risk to just do it.Keilani Mayo
ENTERTAINMENTActivation, Authentication, and Representation: Keilani's Review of Moana 2A Chamorro writer on the three words that describe the sequel — and why Moana 2 belongs to every island, not just Polynesia.Keilani Mayo
MUSICKolohe Kai: More You KnowRoman on his dad''s backyard jam sessions, writing songs that keep people here, and how a girl in the band killed the name "Kolohe Boys."Keilani Mayo
MUSICJay Taj: Dream Come True, Right Place, Right TimeThe Chamorro rapper from Santa Ana on a decade of waiting, going head to head on Rhythm and Flow, and carrying the whole moana diaspora into the booth.Keilani Mayo
MUSICDJ K-Swizz: Legend in the MakingAt 21, Kalib Strickland has 11 world titles. The Cook Islands turntablist from Aotearoa on studying his opponents and bringing back old-school turntablism.Keilani Mayo
ENTERTAINMENTGaby SolomonaThe Samoan actor and radio host on burning out, the break that saved her love of acting, and the mana-filled moment with Carmel Sepuloni that travelled the Pacific.Keilani Mayo
MUSICHolo Holo SacramentoTwo days of island reggae in the September heat — Kapena's 40 years, Iam Tongi's vocals, and Maoli closing it out in boots and hats.Keilani Mayo
MUSICDiamond Langi: Keep You HereThe Miss Universe New Zealand turned recording artist on her debut single, the letter she wrote to her father, and learning to ride her own wave.Keilani Mayo
MUSIC8RO8: Fahk EmThe Oahu artist on the EP he has been stacking with collaborators, where “Salty Eyes” came from, and why success is like pani popo.Keilani Mayo
MUSICJayRome: Just StartSuave and humble. The 23-year-old from West Valley City on the ACL injury that led him to music, chasing validation, and why confidence has to be delulu.Keilani Mayo
SPORTSFe'ofa'aki Epenisa: Tonga's First Female BoxerAki was the only boxer representing Tonga in Paris. She talks about the four-year delay, controlling what she can control, and her eyes on LA28.Keilani Mayo
MUSICHolo Holo San Diego: What Actually Happens at Holo Holo?Two days at Snapdragon Stadium with the PMN+ media team — from the backstage tent to Fiji, J Boog, Six60 and Maoli.Keilani Mayo
SPORTSTiare Jennings: “Eyes Up” — Past, Present, FutureThe four-time national champion softball standout on Oklahoma, faith over pressure, and the motto that keeps her grounded.Keilani Mayo
MUSICExclusive Interview with Lil Rick and LanakilaNew Zealand's up-and-coming Kalo Block artists on faith, second chances and the single “GRATEFUL.” that passed 200k streams in a month.Keilani Mayo
MUSICRising Stars of South Auckland: Meet FavonaBoyzFyz305, Mou305, Gucii305 and Ola305 on paving their own path out of Māngere — with a blessing from Cutthroat Mode.Keilani Mayo
CULTUREIsland Breeze: Transforming Lives Through Dance and Performing ArtsSilia Matelau on touring with the Kansas City-based ministry, returning to the Pacific after 40 years, and restoring the dignity of island dance.Keilani Mayo
SPORTSSive Mata'utia-Jarrard: Riding Big Waves, Writing Samoan HistoryMiss Samoa Hawaii 2022-2023 becomes the first woman to represent American Samoa on the World Surf League Championship Tour in longboarding.Keilani Mayo
MUSICDinah Jane's Ocean Song: A Call to Her AncestorsThe Tongan-American star on turning a love song into an ancestor call, her grandfather's portrait, and the all-Polynesian cast behind the video.Keilani Mayo
CULTUREFa'avae Fa'avae: Island Avenue x Nike Air Force 1The Island Avenue founder on becoming one of the first Polynesians to collaborate with Nike, and the va'a that inspired the shoe.Keilani Mayo