PNG Air NEWS PNG Air sponsors Tonton Malele music video launch
Top-trending artists Tonton Malele (left) and Danielle Morgan perform a mashup of “Let Me Love You” and “Mekim Mi Wari”
PNG Air has thrown its support behind rising music talent Tonton Malele by sponsoring venue hire at The Cosmopolitan nightclub on March 21 for his exclusive visuals premiere – a first-of- its-kind event in PNG in which 10 new music videos were screened, containing short films that tell the story behind each song. Raised on Lihir Island in New Ireland, the 21-year-old singer- songwriter from mixed New Ireland/East New Britain parentage is already making his mark in the PNG music scene with hits such as ‘Mangi Masalai’, ‘Woko Sile’ and ‘Vavina VM’. His music style of blending contemporary reggae beats with PNG melodies shows a deep connection to cultural heritage and community. The music videos were all set to songs from Tonton’s brand new album Maimai Inc Vol.1 , the first of a series of three volumes he plans to release. A PNG Air spokeswoman said the airline was delighted to assist this emerging musical artist with sponsorship and was currently working on ways to further the partnership.
ABOVE: In the music video for new album song “Eloi”, Tonton (right) sings and dances with fellow New Ireland singer Jason ‘Jayrex’ Suisui on a Lovongai beach
Tonton Malele (with guitar) at the album launch on March 21, with fellow New Ireland artists and album collaborators Jayrex Suisui and Nene Morus
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