Three Star Nation: Lologo Tapu “Kia Kalaga”

The Three Star Nation project was created to pay homage to past composers from the Village of Fineone Hakupu-Atua in Niue. In this series, you will indulge in a serving of authentic Niue Song & Dance, promoting intergenerational learning and the preservation of Vagahau Niue through the Performing Arts. 

This talented community ensemble is a make-up of Hakupu descendants from all parts of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin & Niue. Music & Choreography by the Hakupu Youth NZ Creative Arts Team: Creative Director Leki Jackson-Bourke, Assistant Director Haanz Fa’avae-Jackson,  Joanna Mika-Toloa, Petmal Petelo Lam, Candy Tusini-Rex, Mone Lakatani, Melissa Jackson Ravai, Mara Tohilima, Monet Ikinepule Etuata & Topui Talagi Ikiua.

The Lologo Tapu is a Niue style hymn where lyrics and tunes are intricately woven to praise God. This Lologo Tapu originated from Ekalesia Fineone Hakupu-Atua. The song was brought over and taught to the Hakupu Auckland Choir by Ikinepule Etuata. Ikinepule was a master composer of the village who composed and taught many Lologo Tapu during his time. 

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Lologo Tapu “Kia Kalaga”

Ekalesia Kerisiano, Fineone Hakupu Atua, Niue
Ikinepule Etuata

Learn the words here -

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Kia kalaga, e tau tagata tututonu
Ti fanogonogo ai a Iehova Iehova
Kua laveaki foki e ia a lautolu

Mai ia lautolu mai he matematekelea oti a lautolu

Kua fakamoui (kua fakamoui)
Foki e ia (foki e ia)
A lautolu, a lautolu kua loto pehia
Ne loga e tau mena kelea ne hoko
Ne hoko kehe tagata, tagata tututonu
Kae laveaki e ia, e Iehova ma e tau mena oti
Kae laveaki e ia, e Iehova ma e tau mena oti
To leoleo e ia, haana tau motu oti kana motu fatifati

Laveaki Iehova, hana fekafekau
Ti nakai fakahala

Foki taha ia lautolu, lautolu kua tua kia ia
Lautolu lautolu kua tua kia ia x2
To laveaki e Iehova (e Iehova)

E tau agaaga (e tau agaaga)
Fekafekau!
Ti nakai fakahala
A lautolu

Foki taha ia lautolu, kua tua kia ia
Lautolu kua tua kia ia