Rongomai Taiapa-Aporo remembered for powerful voice

Singer, songwriter and veteran kaihaka Rongomai Taiapa-Aporo passed away on Monday morning, aged 32. The Ngāti Porou and Cook Island descendant was famously known for his powerful voice both on and off the Te Matatini stage. Regan Paranihi takes a look at his life and legacy.

[@ruta6945]

My deepest condolences to his whanau, such a sad loss. RIL

[@JRTIGER07]

Condolence to the Whanau ♥️♥️ Once you stood like a Totara Tree, gently swaying in the Breeze ♥️♥️

[@SpiritualBabe101]

😲 I like watching him from the kuki airini skitz. Tino haatekeni ia.

[@aniwi1794]

Aue...te mamae...😢

[@justapera]

Ka Aroha