We’re nearing the end of the Alert Level 4 lockdown and for the most part, we’ve really enjoyed seeing the creative, entertaining and hilarious content coming from our Pasifika creatives! Check out these awesome vids!
‘CHALLENGE ACCEPTED’: THROWBACKS
It’s usual for people to post throwback videos and pics of themselves on a Thursday (#TBT). With the lockdown in place it seems this has become a bit of an online challenge with many social media users and celebrities sharing the sweetest and funniest childhood memories, some with the caption ‘Challenge accepted’. Pasifika Soul queen Aaradhna shared this gorgeous throwback of her days singing in an AOG in Porirua:
TAU’OLUNGA CHALLENGE
With Tongan dancers from every corner of the world using the lockdown to practice their best showing off their best moves, it was inevitable that it would eventually become an online challenge. Instagram user @lauakimasima takes the cup with this video – performing both male and female parts for this lakalaka, a Tongan dance performed by a large group of men and women!
PASS THE BOOT CHALLENGE
Kiwi Ferns player Maitua Feterika gathered a whole host of female footy talent for this new online craze for the athletes #PassTheBootChallenge! These ladies have been itching to get back on the field and we’re sure a lot of their fans have been itching to see them play!
LOCKDOWN FREESTYLES
From new tracks to some amazing virtual collabs, many of our creatives have used the lockdown to create some awesome musical content. Rapper Spycc of SWIDT has been dropping these incredible freestyles on his page – check out his latest release, ‘Somethin 4 the Youth Freestyle’:
LOCKDOWN FESTIVAL
Speaking of vitual collabs, Sam V recently hosted a lockdown festival on his Instagram, inviting some of his musically gifted mates for an online jam sesh. The results were spectacular – check out their cover of SVW’s ‘Weak’!
KATINAS SHARE THIS MOVING TRIBUTE
Legendary band The Katinas took some time to remember and honour the the father of comedian/actor Tofiga Fepulea’i, who sadly passed during the lockdown. The band members are currently in lockdown in the US and sent this moving musical tribute to Tofiga.
