KJ Apa is now an official Samoan chief. During a traditional ceremony in his village of Moata’a, the 25-year-old Riverdale star bestowed the Samoan chiefly title Matai on Thursday (1 September).

Discover What’s Streaming On: Former Riverdale star KJ Apa opened up to Jenna Bush Hager about his experience of becoming a chief for his Samoan village Moata’a in 2022, which he said was an “honor” ...

During the show, he spoke about following in his father’s footsteps and being given the title of chief in his home village He noted how it’s a “beautiful tradition” that’s done in Samoa and that it ...

HONOLULU (Island News)-- A Samoan Army Captain is the first soldier to receive approval to have traditional “tatau” or tattoos on her hands. This move not only honors Captain Isis Sake’s cultural ...

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A traditional 'fale' structure on the island of Savaii in Samoa, in the central South Pacific. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION/Catherine Wilson APIA, Samoa (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – In many Pacific ...

July 9 (Reuters) - Three-times World Rugby Coach of the Year Steve Hansen has earned another accolade when the New Zealander was named an honorary high chief, or matai, of a Samoan village. The ...

Army Capt. Isis Sake is the first soldier to receive a religious accommodation for traditional Samoan hand tattoos. (Jon Simkins/Staff) Small arrows, birds and stars adorn the tops of the soldier’s ...

KJ Apa is following in his father’s footsteps by becoming a chief in his village. On Aug. 31, 2022, the “Riverdale” star was officially granted the matai—or chief—title Savae during a ceremony held at ...