When I was in elementary school, I would dance around our living room, somewhat bragging to my sister to the tune of The Lion King's "I Just Can’t Wait to Be King" that "I just can’t wait to be chief.

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).

Last year, KJ spoke about his heritage on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! After Jimmy asked what KJ stands for, the actor said, "KJ is short for Keneti James, which is a Samoan name. I'm named after ...

Apa has been given the “matai (chief) title of Savae.” KJ Apa shared a personal moment with fans on Instagram. The actor—who is best known for playing the role of Archie Andrews on Riverdale—was ...

The film is a valuable treatment of archival footage that George Milner shot while conducting fieldwork in 1955 and 1959 The footage 18 minutes of the total film focuses on the traditional Samoan way ...

Feb. 11 (UPI) --KJ Apa is opening up about his Samoan heritage. The 23-year-old actor discussed his Samoan heritage and the possibility of him becoming a village chief during Wednesday's episode of ...

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