King 'Afa work of tattoo art collection  has graced a diverse range of clientele ranging from entertainment luminaries to everyday enthusiasts, from University/College  Professors, Attorneys, medical doctors, ER nurses, paramedics, US military armed forces, law enforcement officers, prison sheriffs and correctional officers, fire fighters, commercial welders, union construction workers, CEOs COOs, executive producers, directors, and many other affluent professionals.
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Through his diverse pursuits and unwavering dedication, King 'Afa continues to push the boundaries of creativity, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art and beyond.​
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Some of King ‘Afa's Clientele:​

Two-time Oscars Award-winning film director Mr. Lee Unkrich, known for directing Disney’s Pixar Animation films Coco and Toy Story 3.
https://youtu.be/lN32yYH9944?si=M10l9aVTiAQAQmyw

Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Producer: Slade Abisor, formerly of Walt Disney, NBC Universal, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Oprah Winfrey Network, TMZ, and Universal Music Group. https://youtube.com/shorts/DyQCNNTZ0Dg?si=O_eC3ro4TXXBEMSl
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President of Monoprice,former CEO, former COO,CMO of Rakuten.com Mr Bernard Luthi https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/bernard-luthi

YouTube show Just Kidding star, actress, powerlifter, and model Geovanna “GEO” Antoinette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSxBLcBHYMM
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Nigerian-American comedian and actor Godfrey. https://youtu.be/N1SKouw7AVk?si=Ju--eUCPX64gBO4z

Juliette Jones Chief Operating Officer Alamo Records/Sony Music Entertainment,
former SVP Urban Promotion Warner Bros. Records/ https://variety.com/2022/music/news/alamo-records-juliette-jones-1235153850/ 
former Atlantic Records Executive VP Urban Promotion/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/atlantic-records-exec-vp-juliette-jones-leaving-label-1234961616/ 
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/atlantic-records-exec-vp-juliette-jones-leaving-label-1234961616/

Brazil fitness Diva and Cover Model Bella Falconi’s husband Ricardo Maguila https://www.instagram.com/bellafalconi
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Jordis UNGA, the first Pacific Islander/Polynesian music artist to appear on America’s reality television shows INXS Rock Star and The Voice. https://youtu.be/uVnTfZFP4yU?si=Z1B67ouwCoMOSRK9
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Film Director Michael Vaughn Hernandez https://directorvaughn.com/

​Blake Bryant; Executive Vice President, Communications @ Warner Bros. Discovery | Emmy Award Winner https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakebryant/

Scott Stout CEO MedVector Clinical Trials Health Consultant https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-scott-stout-medvector-clinical-trials-west-side/  https://www.medvector.com/

Fashion & Shoe French Designer: Jean Michel Cazabat https://footwearnews.com/shoes/womens-footwear/jean-michel-cazabat-aera-luxury-vegan-shoes-1202815588/
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Wayne Best, former New Era Cap Global Director and Consumer Marketing, Formerly 47 Brand VP Global Marketing Chief Brand Officer | VP Marketing | Entrepreneur | Sports & Fashion Leader | adidas, New Era, '47
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-best/

Drew Cantor:CFO @Superfan Live/ Former Tour Producer/ Senior Director of Live Nation Entertainment/ Former Tour Director AEG Live; Kiss Tour, JLO Tour, Black Eyed Peas Tour. Experienced Live Events & Touring Executive with expertise in Music Management, Production Management, Tour Management, Marketing Strategy and Finance.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-cantor-57b650a/

American Samoan Celebrity Security Professional Tadao Salima whose worked with Guns and Roses, and Travis Barker of Blink 182
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/wilmer-valderrama-repays-best-friend-151000258.html​​

Luis Labrador; Walt Disney Animation Studios Modeling Supervisor/Artist/Craft Leader / Artist / Public Speaker / Mentor at Walt Disney Animation Studios https://www.linkedin.com/in/labradorluis/

Executive Producer Kurt Sutter of the American drama motorcycle club TV series Sons of Anarchy, with his Polynesian tattoo visible on character Otto in the prison cell. https://youtu.be/laSTo7N_mbA?si=5bwpKsRGrPKR9GVC

Matthew Aloisi: Traffic Manager, Commercial Marketing Ops at Disney, Former Programming Coordinator at FOX Broadcasting Company https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-aloisi-3345986a/

Fiji Rugby 7s Legend and Coach: Tomasi Cama tattooed in 2001 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
https://youtu.be/XlY7MJ1BY1c?si=CZtlFzDJStP6Vj4M
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Son/Manager KB White of the legendary founder Maurice White of Earth Wind and Fire
https://youtu.be/god7hAPv8f0?si=tem6pzg48f5F99yU
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Late Australian millionaire podiatrist businessman Philip Vasyli’s son Aaron Vasyli 
https://www.9news.com.au/world/donna-vasyli-sydney-woman-fights-retrial-over-murder-of-millionaire-husband-in-bahamas/d94bfc8c-d76e-4a25-ae2c-f15ac2c1d1d7

Tim Wayne Medvetz: Founder of Heroes Project, former Hells Angels and Mount Everest mountaineer 
https://youtu.be/Fez0t75dtoY?si=sfPU1PQLvgfa42EN

Will Smith's Makeup Artist Judy Murdock. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=600058907149454
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Celebrity Hair Stylist Anthony Morrison https://youtu.be/DJI9DJyzn2s?si=hQ2NJEbKmGAb-MKP
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Celebrity Makeup Artist Marissa Vosenn https://www.instagram.com/marissavossenmakeup/
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​Otto von Stroheim Author/Disc Jockey/Publisher/Promoter Producer of Tiki Oasis the original and largest Tiki Event in the world. Curated Tiki Art Now catalogs https://www.tikioasis.com/
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Entertainment and Resort Architect and Designer Greg Lyon. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyongreg/
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Mike Pascua, Commercial Counsel at TikTok, formerly Axiom Attorney/Commercial Counsel at Google, formerly Legal Counsel THX Ltd, former Vice President Legal and Business Affairs at IMAX, formerly Worldwide Business Affairs Home Entertainment at Paramount Pictures, former Senior Counsel Motion Pictures Domestic Marketing at Walt Disney Company, former Director, Business and Legal Affairs at NBC Universal Inc, former Director Licensing at EMI Music. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepascua/
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Hip-Hop Platinum Music Producer American Samoan Uce Lee aka Poly Boy https://youtu.be/bRChz-OYi9o?si=6qHEfBIeC1VRl8n1

Zoe McLellan, American actress, Is My Daughter Really Dead (2019) American TV series JAG(2001 - 2005) American drama series Dirty Sexy Money ( 2007 - 2009) NCIS: New Orleans (2014 - 2016) Designated Survivor ( 2017 - 2018 ) Deadly Honeymoon ( 2010) The Wrong Girl ( 1999) https://youtu.be/b2-IsLgjm7s?si=mp-CkNjSegsK2kKr

​American Tongan Mexican Stefanie Annika Bolaños-Mataele https://youtu.be/nxoUSib49bg?si=yiFcDNQxSE_ORsiN

Brazilian world records Skydiver, Stunt performer, and cinematographic Producer Mr. Luigi Cani https://youtube.com/shorts/yfUZ9rg9B70?si=XhA9tgKM3l0n3juE 
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His portfolio boasts an impressive array of achievements, including the groundbreaking collaboration with Computer Science Professor Mr Jason Leigh and the University of Hawaii's computer science AI project in 2020, preserving and promoting Polynesian heritage in an innovative and groundbreaking manner. https://youtu.be/6gDdxA6-Lpo?si=wGdsYp0BuHnEUxky
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King 'Afa's art has also graced the world stage, with his tattoo work featured prominently in the 2008 Super Bowl Commercial for cars.com, marking the first-ever inclusion of Polynesian tattoo art in a Super Bowl advertisement. https://youtu.be/aSQZxxtO9Mk?si=KBNDbEdrP5x0QrSd
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 Additionally, his creations have been showcased in the 2016 Otterbox commercial for Lifeproof phone cases, pushing the boundaries of artistic innovation in the digital age. 
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His collaboration with urban streetwear clothing brand Live Mechanics made waves in the fashion industry, introducing the first Polynesian tattoo art on street wear clothing sold worldwide in 2007.​
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In 2005, King 'Afa left an indelible mark on Tropical Islands Tonga annual 2 weeks Heilala Festival by designing a stunning traditional Tongan dress that not only graced the stage of the Tonga's Miss Heilala Pageant. His creation seamlessly blended intricate design elements with cultural symbolism, capturing the essence of Tonga's rich heritage with elegance and grace.
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Beyond his artistic endeavors, King 'Afa is a passionate researcher and writer, reaching into the depths of Polynesian history to uncover untold stories and shed light on the rich Pacific Islands cultural heritage of Tonga, Fiji, Rotuma Island, Uvea Wallis Island and Futuna, Samoa and Niue.
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His commitment to preserving and sharing this history extends to his screenplay for a film production focused on Pacific Island historical events, promising to bring these stories to a global audience.

Welcome to King 'Afa’s World of Cultural Revolution and Timeless Tattoo Art

In a quiet studio in Los Angeles, California U.S. 5336 miles(4,637 nautical miles) away from the lush tropical Pacific Islands of his youth and young adult; 170+ limestone, coral and volcanic islands in Tonga spread across 270,000 square miles ocean state.
King 'Afa is leading a cultural revolution with tattoo culture. 
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Once dismissed as the marks of " outlaws, drug dealers and gang members ", tattoos have found a profound renaissance under his deft hands, transforming from symbols of rebellion into emblems of identity, empowerment, and heritage. 
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https://youtu.be/zp9OBE_uf2k?si=5zDZcd_C6iQkVL2L
https://youtu.be/EZg_JPoUYTE?si=nUDBx3uob0C3iQgB
https://youtu.be/bGQWjop-_OU?si=bsyXsDHefyqx6DzT
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King 'Afa has not only reshaped the art of tattooing but also bridge cultural divides, threading a needle through tradition, modernity, and societal acceptance.
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From the Streets to the Studios of Influence

King 'Afa's journey to becoming a cultural icon is one of resilience and reinvention. Born in the US and raised in Tonga since 2 years old, his early years were shaped by exposure to simple minimal village-island life with harsher rough-realities of life in Tonga and Fiji that tourist do not know.  
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Growing up amongst "bad boys" of PETIA and MAUFANGA town in central Nuku'Alofa, TongaTapu. He attended an all boys Tonga College 'Atele for 2 years https://youtu.be/7SzLVtAlpvY?si=8q0b7rkBDwZmN4jp 


and navigating the rough violent streets of Pahu, Haateiho, Lapaha, Kolofo'ou, Fasi, nGele'ia, Tofoa, Havelu, Pea, Foui, NukuNuku, Fatai, Folaha, Vaini towns in Tongatapu Island, Tonga. 
https://youtu.be/adJ4jSHJR2I?si=HXLBaDd5NgTIyoCR

Tonga's High school rivals: 
***Toloa; https://youtu.be/J9Ld5PAVkMo?si=HULYN-dioHeIW9in
***'Atele; https://youtu.be/WDs2mY63KOc?si=XrDel0hALHRTdc8L
***Liahona; https://youtu.be/-ui2r010Ung?si=13wEpieFUW0v00wF
            https://youtu.be/azfvfCpjwGQ?si=GYz9YozteH7szZ66
***'Apifo'ou; https://youtu.be/5NoFg1c_ga0?si=f7YKSNp8Xq7zDujM

These high school colleges in Tonga has over 60 years of violent clashes. These are the people who are getting tattooed in high-school and young adults;

https://youtu.be/hCTakb8WeLQ?si=lFK82L-qL-1KqufE
https://youtu.be/12eiDkn07Ek?si=yRbJE1zNBzCHOMQC
https://youtu.be/EgjIGeZjqT4?si=M4fnpLFhodqd5bym
https://youtu.be/NVzu5o78QKI?si=tNXsDiXn6AVmpiTh

There's always violent tensions and tribal war erupted among Tongans, Samoans, Fijians and Maori.  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-aug-08-me-shooting8-story.html


Tongans boys to men often clash in Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and United States. We have a long history of war 300 years of war between Tonga-Fiji-Samoa. In 1990s-2000s Tongans vs Samoans and Tongans vs Fijians in Suva City Fiji are always in a bar and street brawl. "I have been around these turf war violence since childhood." People who had only been to resorts in Fiji had never seen the reality of life in downtown Suva and project housings in Raiwaqa and Raiwai and village life in Nabua and Nadonumai, Tamavua Village downhill from rich Tamavua Heights and urban settlement" or a "low-income community" located near the affluent Namadi Heights area in Suva, Fiji.These are "hidden village by the gutter", and the socioeconomic divide between the two areas.​

https://youtu.be/rNPVKPIVAa8?si=OmWVcaXkfEovC7lT

"Most people who traveled to Fiji had never seen the rough life in Fiji ".
https://youtu.be/9L04_vbrKD8?si=O0-EbvPxCyLW68pu

I attended Suva Grammar High School and our rivals was Marist Brothers High School. They tried to kill me from 1994-1999, I will discuss on my Podcast." 

https://youtu.be/s2Toc0zn61w?si=TXKg4Ty2EgwhZufM
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In the United States, King 'Afa traveled alone to America on the Spring of 2002 and began tattooing in neighborhoods riddled with violent street gang culture in Los Angeles, Bay Area, Sacramento and Salt Lake City and West Valley, Utah ; Tongans, Samoans, Mexicans, El Salvador, SkinHeads,Hells Angels, Mongols, Kings of Cali, Blacks-African-American; Bloods,Brims,Piru and Crips, Asians; Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, Cambodians, Filipinos, Russians, Armenians & Arabs.  https://www.hcn.org/issues/issue-303/the-gangs-of-zion/

Tattoos in these underworld communities were often viewed as marks of affiliation, rebellion, or survival. 

These street gang rival clashes in Los Angeles, marked by deep cultural rifts from dysfunctional families, almost ended his life from 6 multiple gunshots in 2011 of 22 rounds collected from shells.

King-Afa directed and produced 3 hip-hop music videos that caused a turf war between Polynesians street gangs in South Bay Los Angeles from Inglewood-Hawthorne-Compton-Carson-Long Beach neighborhoods. It was the first time a local Tongan music artists from Los Angeles and South Bay California had been in a music videos in 2010. King-Afa wanted to give his young people a future and another life, but many lived the street and serve life. He was ambushed at close range by 3 street gangbangers that hospitalized him for a month and 7 months disabled to walk. 
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“I'm the tattoo artist who survived the murder attempt of the underworld ” King-Afa 
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Yet, it was in these crucibles of adversity that King 'Afa's unwavering commitment to preserving his cultural art form was forged.  https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2018/09/southside-rising/

But King 'Afa saw beyond the stigma. He envisioned tattoos as a sacred narrative—a way to honor history, express identity, and foster pride.

 Over time, his work shifted the perception of tattoos from underground symbols to celebrated art, worn by individuals at the pinnacle of their fields.


Bridging Cultures Amidst Conflict

King 'Afa’s work has not come without challenges. Over the years, he has faced harsh criticism from within the Polynesian community in the United States, New Zealand, and Australia for tattooing foreigners with Polynesian designs.
Many in the diaspora, disconnected from their traditional roots, struggled to accept the idea of outsiders wearing these sacred symbols.
Despite this uphill battle with cultural appropriation, King 'Afa has remained steadfast in his mission: to give pride back to Pacific Islanders living overseas who have lost touch with their heritage. By tattooing foreigners, he has created global value for Polynesian tattoo art, ensuring it is seen and respected worldwide.

Reviving Lost Traditions

King 'Afa’s impact goes beyond Polynesia. He has been instrumental in reviving cultural tattoo arts that were fading into obscurity. As early as 2001, while studying engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he began researching and revitalizing Filipino tattoo, Micronesian tattoo, Native American tattoo, African tattoo, Taino tattoo, and even Aztec and Mayan tattoo traditions. In the wake of the global changes following 9/11, he worked to preserve these cultural legacies, emphasizing their universal importance and significance.
By blending ancient traditions with modern artistry, King 'Afa has bridged cultural divides, creating tattoos that resonate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. His work elevates tattooing as a universal art form while honoring the sacred origins of these cultural expressions.
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The Keeper of Tradition

Central to King 'Afa's mission is the preservation of Tongan tattoo art, known as TATATAU.
 In a time when much of Polynesia's cultural heritage has been diluted by colonial influences—American, French, British, and German—he has fiercely protected the authenticity of this art form in the faka-Tongan way. 
By ensuring that Tongan tattoos remain distinct in design structure and storytelling from the Samoan tattoo; TATAU ( design faa-Samoa) and Fijian tattoo; VEIQIA + SAMUQAWE ( design in the Fijian-iTaukei) traditions.
 King 'Afa not only honors these individual cultures but also underscores their interconnectedness as the foundational societies of Polynesia. 
“Fiji, Tonga and Samoa are the foundation cultures of the Polynesian Society, we are the first Polynesian cultures. To respect a culture is to preserve its essence, its originality,” King 'Afa explains. 
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Shattering Stigmas and Building Bridges
Tattoos, once associated with gang members, motorcycle clubs, drug dealers and ex-convicts, have become a mark of prestige under his influence. 
His clients now include a diverse spectrum of society, from US Army rangers, USAir-Force pilots, USMarine Raiders and Navy SEALs to Hollywood directors, producers, corporate executives, pastors, and even Ph.D. holders, medical doctors and Professors.  
By tattooing individuals who embody positive societal change, King 'Afa has transformed tattoos into symbols of resilience, cultural pride, and achievement.

Yet, this paradigm shift is not merely aesthetic. It’s a cultural revolution.
In the Pacific Islands, where tattoos carry deep historical and spiritual significance, King 'Afa’s work has helped break down the barriers of stigma, fostering acceptance even among church leaders and traditionalists. 

“The tattoo is no longer just skin-deep. It’s a bridge—between the past-history and present-stories, between cultures, and between people of colors, race, genders, political and religions.” King-Afa
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A Revolution Inked in Heritage

King 'Afa’s cultural revolution is about more than art; it’s about reclaiming and redefining identity. 
From the gritty & grimy street gang infested low-income neighborhoods  of Los Angeles and the Bay Area to the polished offices of Hollywood and Washington, his tattoos carry stories that resonate far beyond the skin. 
Each outline, each pattern is a blueprint to his mission: to preserve Polynesian, Micronesian heritage while elevating the art form into a medium of personal and cultural empowerment.

In an era where cultural authenticity is often overshadowed by commercialization, 
King 'Afa stands as a guardian of tradition known as puke-puke-fonua (binding-land-ocean-space-culture-people) in Tongan, ensuring that Polynesian tattoo, Micronesian Tattoo and Melanesian tattoo and art remains not just a relic of the past but a living, breathing testament to the resilience and creativity of its people.
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A Legacy of Ink and Impact

King 'Afa’s work is a masterclass in transformation. He has not only redefined the tattoo but has also reshaped the way society perceives it.
For his clients, a King 'Afa tattoo is more than "getting blasted" or "getting tatted-up" as often called by Polynesian Americans in 2010s. It is an art collection of historical cultural landmark of identity, and a statement of pride. 

For Polynesian culture, his work represents a renaissance, ensuring that the stories of the islands continue to be told, one tattoo at a time. 
King-Afa is crafting more than art—he’s crafting a movement. And with every needle stroke, he reaffirms his place as a pioneer, a storyteller, and a bridge-builder between worlds.
He has elevated his art of tattoo from its garage stages to a respected art form embraced by professionals across various industries. 

Mentorship and Legacy in Polynesian Tattoo Art

King 'Afa’s journey through the world of tattoo is marked not only by his contributions to some of the most iconic tattoo studios but also by his profound impact as a mentor to aspiring artists across the globe.

In 2005, King 'Afa trained at Moko Ink in Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand—the first Polynesian tattoo studio in New Zealand, founded by Māori carver-tattoo artist Inia Taylor III  https://youtu.be/ePqfnkzAQjQ?si=ImA5zkZUH-j6U_UJ
, who served as the art design assistant for the groundbreaking New Zealand film Once Were Warriors (1994), established Moko Ink in 1998 with the late Samoan tatau master Sua Suluape Paulo, who was murdered and tragically passed away in 1999. 
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wife-jailed-for-manslaughter-of-tattooist/HERDOX2DG2QLVKIOZL4KXTMER4/

https://youtu.be/RpK1TDfs5gM?si=9TZH1MqZNmEvmly3
https://youtu.be/5ojN64IS64M?si=-TH10bvSjICRZB8f

Under Inia Taylor's mentorship, and his brother Carl Cocker aka “Carl KALia” www.kaliatattoo.com who worked at Moko Ink 2003-2006. 
King 'Afa honed his skills in professional tattooing equipment, Māori tattoo and Maori carving art, Samoan tattoo designs, and Cook Islands tattoo art in 2005.

From 2006 to 2011, King 'Afa worked at Zulu Tattoo in Los Angeles, widely regarded as the best tattoo shop in LA at the time. Founded by pioneering Key West African American tattoo artist Roni Zulu and his wife Texan Khani, Zulu Tattoo attracted an impressive roster of high-profile clients, including Grammy winner Christina Aguilera, NBA legend Dennis Rodman, actor Will Smith, and American talk show host Montel Williams.
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Mentoring the Next Generation:

King 'Afa has played an instrumental role in mentoring Tongan Polynesian Pacific Island tattoo artists across the globe, inspiring and training them in the traditional art of Polynesian tattooing while also elevating their technical and creative skills.

• George "Papa" Cocker, his younger brother, became a tattoo artist in Tonga 2009 and established the Kalia Tattoo branch in Nuku’alofa, where he tattooed locals, tourists, and military personnel stationed near the Tonga Trench.

• King 'Afa partned with Filipino tattoo artist Noel in Vine St Tattoo, Los Angeles, and mentored him in Samoan tattoo techniques from 2013 to 2018, and mentored another Filipino artist Joel from Maui, Hawaii. 
   

King 'Afa’s mentorship has extended to Tongan and Polynesian tattoo artists worldwide:​
 

• Taki Vea 2006 from Pea Town (Utah) https://www.falaoniuvakai.com/

• ​Tasi Vea 2018 from Pea Town former owner of Nukualofa Tattoo (Australia)https://www.instagram.com/tasiwaiouru/

• Pe’a Man (Batman) 2017 from American Samoa, now based in Dallas, Texas

• Maika Vaeno 2008 - 2010 (Inglewood, California)

• Tom Manuatu 2010 (Los Angeles - Moreno Valley, California)

• Uili Foketi 2009 in Hawthorne (from Oakland- before working at Humble Beginning, San Jose, California)

• Nia Rass (Sinitalela) in 2010 (Tongan from Sacramento, California)

• Teivo Keitamana from Patangata, 2017 Tonga (Australia) 

• Vili Ngata[deceased][NFL great legend Haloti Ngata young brother ] whom he trained twice in Hawthorne, Los Angeles at King-Afa Kalia Tattoo Garage in 2009 & 2010 and gifted free tattoo supplies and training, before Vili’s relocation to Utah to work at Frost City Tattoo (Utah)

• Feti 'Unga Rancho Cucamonga (Las Vegas) 2013 

• John Vamanrav, mentored in garage donated free supplies and training 2009

• Lisiate LaTASI Taumoepeau [deceased] from Kolomotu’a, Tongatapu in 2012

• Sioeli Latu Unga aka Bully [deceased] 2020 (Tacoma, Washington U.S) 

• Mana Fifita of Doko Ink, whom he mentored at Kalia Tattoo in 2009 (Tonga - NZ - Aust - Germany) 

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• Influenced by Tonga's Pioneers

• During his early years as a plantation and animal farmer in Tonga, King 'Afa was inspired by local Tongan tattoo artists who shaped his passion for the art. These included:

• Vilisoni from Kanokupolu ( Australia )

• Duke Tukuafu and his brother Peni Tukuafu from Houmakelikao-Maufanga-Fuamotu (Utah) 

• Piliote Vea aka Billy Ola Vea from Ha’ateiho,Tongatapu (Utah) 

• These artists, many of whom were alumni of Liahona High School on the west side of Tongatapu, were trailblazers in the 1990s and served as early influences for King 'Afa’s dedication to preserving and revitalizing Polynesian tattooing.

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