PASIFIKA HIP HOP ICON GANXSTA RIDD (BOO YAA T.R.I.B.E) HAS PASSED AWAY #RIP
Ganxsta Ridd of Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E, legendary artist, Polynesian hip hop pioneer and the first ever Pasifika MC, has passed away earlier this evening in Los Angeles at the age of 52.
We extend our heart felt alofa and condolences to the extended Devoux aiga in LA and the Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E family.
Paul "Gangxsta Ridd" Devoux was one of seven members of the Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E along with his brothers Gawtti, Monsta O, E.K.A., Murder One, Kobra and Godfather (passed away in 2018 #RIP). The brothers who were of Samoan Heritage were Pastors Kids and got their musical start in church.
The Devoux brothers were initially a dance crew called the Blue City Strutters before becoming a full-fledged rap group with Ganxsta Ridd the lead rapper in the group.
The "Boo-Yaa" in their name represented the sound of a shotgun being discharged, while the "T.R.I.B.E" stands for "Too Rough International Boo-Yaa Empire."
In 1990 they released their debut album New Funky Nation with production assists from the Dust Brothers, Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo, Tony G and others.…more
SPOTLIGHT: This is Moana Pasifika
Go inside Moana Pasifika's sacred kava ceremony to find out what this team means to the players, former players and the pacific nations they represent.
Moana Pasifika take on the Māori All Blacks tonight at 7.05pm at FMG Stadium Hamilton.
CREDIT: Sky Sport
PASIFIKA FILM FESTIVAL - AUCKLAND POP-UP & ONLINE CINEMA EXPERIENCE
Pasifika Film Festival is hosting a FREE pop up short film screening at Event Cinemas Queen Street this Sunday 6th of December
7 short films have been selected for your viewing! So get down to see and hear some great Pasifika storytelling.
Films that are screening in the pop up screening include:
• Meet Munch Jnr
• Chicken
• The Messiah
• Liliu
• Misadventures of a Pacific Professional
• Tep Tok
• Felehuhuni
Join the movement and be inspired by our talented artists, creatives, story tellers & filmmakers who are taking on the world through a Pasifika lens!
LUSI FAIVA - SPIRIT OF ATTITUDE AWARD WINNER
Earlier this evening, the Attitude Awards took place - a black-tie gala event celebrating the achievements of those in the disabled community. As with every year, the nominations are filled with incredible and inspiring stories from both people living with disabilities and able-bodied people who support them.
Tonight the 'Spirit of Attitude' award which is awarded to someone who has had a unique journey and has risen to the challenges of their disability and applied a positive, 'can-do' spirit, was won by Lusi Faiva who is of Samoan heritage. Coco congrats Lusi!
Born with Cerebal Palsy, Lusi was taken away from her birth parents by the state and placed in an institution.
She was adopted by the Jone's who gave her the support she needed and enabled her to have continued development, then at 13 she was reconnected with her birth monther and Samoan culture. Her determination toward taking the spotlight and mic which led her to join the family choir and make steps into musical theatre.…more
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson responds to 5 yr old Angelou Brown's letter
Last Wednesday marked White Ribbon Day - the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women.
In honour of White Ribbon Day, 'She is not Your Rehab' (a non-religious and non-legislative movement whose mission is to impact the culture around abusive relationships, domestic violence and unhealthy ideals of masculinity) sent a 'She is not your Rehab' t.shirt to Samoan superstar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. They also launched a very special campaign video featuring founder Matt Brown's 5 year old son Angelou Brown.
The video went viral with over 1 million views on both instagram and facebook.
And less than a week later, the man himself has responded to Angelou with this heartfelt post and has also shared the video on his own instagram with all 204 million of his followers!
Check out his message to Angelou and his father here -
Mark Hunt on Return Against Paul Gallen - Submission Radio
The Super Samoan Mark Hunt sat down with the Submission Radio boys and discussed his upcoming fight against Paul Gallen, what he's been doing since his last UFC fight, whether he'd consider taking on Mike Tyson and more
Drill rap – What it means for Pasifika?
By Lefaoali’i Dion Enari
Drill rap artists such as One Four and HP Boyz are Australian hip hop icons. But what does this mean for Pasifika?
There is no question of the talent, innovation and influence they possess. For many of their fans, they are amazing musicians. However, for Pasifika youth, particularly in Australia, they see more than just rap artists, more importantly, they see their brothers, cousins and themselves.
As a Pasifika person growing up in Australia; our realities were never reflected in the hip hop industry.
I can remember clearly, much of the hip hop we consumed in Australia was either by white Australians or imported from America or the United Kingdom.
Even the hip hop we heard from other Pasifika people either came direct from the Islands, New Zealand or America. Although I was proud to hear hip hop from people that looked like me and were connected through ethnic ties, I still felt disconnected.…more
Junior Fa's coach Eugene Bareman on the Parker vs Fa fight being postponed.
After it was confirmed last week Junior Fa had to withdraw from the December 12 fight due to medical reasons, both Junior Fa and Joseph Parkers camps came together for a press conference yesterday to reveal a new date for the bout which has been delayed until February or March 2021.
It's a move Fa's fired-up trainer Eugene Bareman says is just the latest installment in "the Higgins Show"
Watch the full statement from Eugene and responses from fight promoter & Joseph Parker's manager David Higgins and Parkers Coach Kevin Barry in the video above.
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Video Credit: GladrapChannel
Juju Smith-Schuster buys a house for his family
Samoan NFL player Juju Smith-Schuster shares how he grew up sleeping on the floor most of his childhood and didn't get his own room until he got to the NFL.
He surprised his family earlier this year buying them a new house.
Future Stars Of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga | Pacific Combine 2020
“Rugby, it’s the game played in heaven”
The future stars of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga participated in the 2020 Pacific Combine for a chance to showcase their talents and learn new skills to help them become complete rugby players.
Find out what happened over the three day event earlier this year.