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  • @oliversteelemusic
    @oliversteelemusic Год назад +275

    Much love to everyone in this video for welcoming me into the Ohana and allowing me to share my love and support for my little bro!!! Mahalo!!!
    And thank you for your kind words, sir!!!!

    • @lorasilva6125
      @lorasilva6125 Год назад +33

      Mahalo to you Oliver!! You guys are awesome separately and even more so together. I think Hawaii needs a Iam & Oliver concert.. I'll be looking for pre-sale tickets!!!😍🤗😘

    • @2C3nts
      @2C3nts Год назад +24

      Oliver you are an amazing person. You will do great things.

    • @dont2624
      @dont2624 Год назад +24

      Oliver, you are a great singer and a great person.

    • @SonyaMN69
      @SonyaMN69 Год назад +18

      I was hoping you would be sharing that stage with him next week. Your departure was the hardest for me. I am also hoping to see you on the show next week. I love the brotherhood you and Iam have built. It's a beautiful thing.

    • @kamakadias8
      @kamakadias8 Год назад +36

      Mahalo for watching the video we made! I’m the guy in the beginning of the video who got everyone together to make this 🤙🏽
      So happy you enjoyed it! A lot of those people are well-known musicians here and that lady with the really amazing voice is Paula Fuga! She’s amazing and actually auditioned for American Idol in the first season and didn’t make it 🤯 the two other American Idol Contestants Jasmine Trias (top 3) and Camile Velasco (top 10) are legends here! So stoked we got to get Oliver for this too. He really loves Iam!
      Mahalo for supporting our Hawai’i boy! Don’t forget to vote next week 🙌🏽

  • @GanjahMacK
    @GanjahMacK Год назад +182

    Seeing Oliver Steele on there brought tears to my eyes as well. Just the fact these Hawai’i celebrity Ohana reached out like you said, huge sign of respect. And to see Oliver return the respect and love by learning some of the Tongan language is beautiful. He said “Ofa atu tokoua” which translates to “Much love/I love you my brother”. You can literally feel all the aloha, love, and support for Iam through this video, it’s beautiful. This is what the world needs more of!!

  • @fainuualavaa7090
    @fainuualavaa7090 Год назад +160

    Man Oliver made me cry with his support to his little brother😭what a support for our Polynesian boy💪🏻🇼🇸🇹🇴

    • @koolaid772
      @koolaid772 Год назад

      🤙🏻 🇼🇸 ❤

    • @wukillabtactics
      @wukillabtactics Год назад +3

      IN HAWAII, WE ARE ONE BIIIG FAMILY, THAT SUPPORTS, ENCOURAGES, & THANKS EACH OTHER,
      ESPECIALLY THOSE REPRESENTING OUR
      LAND OF AL❤HA.
      APPARENTLY, OLIVER & IAM HAVE A BROTHERLY BOND. OLIVER'S PRONUNCIATION OF
      TONGAN/SAMOAN WORDS SOUNDS LIKE A LOCAL GUY.
      HE SOUNDED REALLY TONGAN/SAMOAN !
      I WONDERED IF HE LIVED HERE BEFORE
      CHEEE-HUUUU =
      YEEEE-HAAAA
      2003 AMERICAN IDOL
      TEEN STARS FROM HAWAII : JASMINE TRIAS
      (3RD), CAMILE VELASCO (9TH),
      PAULA FUGA (Funga)
      WITH HAT
      U CAN UTUBE EACH

  • @ellenmatagi6040
    @ellenmatagi6040 Год назад +61

    Never in history 😢😊of America idol has 1 contestants been soooo popular and soooo loved by almost the whole 🌎 world, that there is a song written for him to cheer for him and show him love n support from his culture and the whole state of Hawaii ❤ ALL NESIAN, PACIFICA ❤ TEAM IAM TONGI 💙 SOOO PROUD OF HIM❤

    • @brigittakehlati
      @brigittakehlati Год назад +7

      1 trillion true👍

    • @lucytuipulotu1485
      @lucytuipulotu1485 Год назад +5

      Chee Hoo is an expression used when someone is happy, excited, and celebratory. It is an exclamation of celebration mostly shouted.
      Chee Hoo IAM TONGI..Bring the winner home big ❤️

  • @lorasilva6125
    @lorasilva6125 Год назад +29

    Aloha the talented woman in the hat is Paula Fuga all these singers are amazing Hawaiian talent❤ Oliver is now a hanai(adopted) ohana member in my eyes..he has received, accepted and returned our Aloha spirit that Iam is made of❤❤ RESPECT💯%

  • @ValKuulei
    @ValKuulei Год назад +13

    Hawaii tends to claim anyone who has any ties to Hawaii. Even though many of us have been priced out of paradise, we still consider Hawaii home. Oliver took Iam under his wing and showed him some love and in return gained the love of an entire state.

  • @ruthwillard9216
    @ruthwillard9216 Год назад +65

    Great way to honor Iam and I LOVE that Oliver participated in this. Their friendship is so beautiful!

  • @TS-qu3jy
    @TS-qu3jy Год назад +72

    Mannn I was already expecting the water works, but brother Oliver got me bawling 😭 his love and support for IAM is over the top! All of Hawaii coming thru for Iam and it's too beautiful ❤️. Team #IamTongi... Cheehoo is derived from the Samoan culture, it's called a fa'aumu. It's an expression used for celebration, anger, excitement. Here lately I've seen more and more of Polynesia as a whole using it as a universal agreement to something good, almost like saying heck yeah or we love it. It's especially fitting to show love support and pride for this beautiful young man winning hearts around the globe. Go gettem Iam CHEEEHHOOOO!!!

  • @almarialuzdizon1288
    @almarialuzdizon1288 Год назад +51

    I was crying seeing all these people make a way to vote for Iam! A collaboration of love and support for the next American Idol Iam Tongi!!! Loved this!!!

  • @adevera424
    @adevera424 Год назад +20

    Love conquers all. He’s spreading the Aloha spirit. A time when we as a nation need to come together. Enough with the hate.

  • @kolohe4169
    @kolohe4169 Год назад +14

    You need to understand that the people of Hawaii will back anyone from Hawaii who remains humble and respectful to others. Anywhere in the world, if you meet someone from Hawaii, there is an instant connection.

  • @ofa-ki-tonganiu6688
    @ofa-ki-tonganiu6688 Год назад +26

    Thank you Dennis for this reaction and your support and I love when Oliver said "'OFA ATU TOKOUA"..its the Tongan word for "LOVE YOU MY BROTHER"...thats shows there love and friendship but anyways ofa atu
    ..love it

  • @kawehionalani
    @kawehionalani Год назад +26

    All the other people singing are long time local entertainers. Jasmine Trias was a finalist on American Idol Season 3 I believe, along with Eli-Mac aka Camille Velasco from Maui. They were both finalists on American Idol 3! The Cheehoooo thing is the Polynesian way of simply celebrating like a “YES GO GET EM!” All these people talking after the singing are all Hawaii people that became successful in the entertainment industry ❤
    OH! And btw IZ Kamakawiwo’ole did sing a local Hawaii version of “Take me Home Country Roads”.

  • @jtisaia4020
    @jtisaia4020 Год назад +10

    "CHEEEEHUUUUU" lol is our Polynesian way of expressing our happiness or a way we cheer on our fellow poly brothers and sisters! You will often hear it in our Samoan n Tongan community.
    So feel free to CHEEEEHUUUUU.... and when you do, you say it as loud as you can x Loud and Proud how we do it 🎉
    Oliver is saying in Tongan- Ofa Toko ua "Love you brother"
    (Correct me if im wrong as im Samoan, but pretty sure it is x)

  • @renaresurreccion4185
    @renaresurreccion4185 Год назад +11

    All of the artists are local Hawaii artists. Jasmine and Camille are ex American Idol contestants.

  • @seluvaiafunaki5838
    @seluvaiafunaki5838 Год назад +31

    Like what I mentioned b4. Oliver n Iam friendship is forever n he will be welcome in Hawaii by the locals. Love his voice. I believe producers are watching him. Oliver said ofa atu tokoua, means I love you brother. Yes LOVE covers everything no matter what. By the way, Iam is a story teller. Thank you so much for your reactions.

    • @GanjahMacK
      @GanjahMacK Год назад +10

      Being born&raised in Hawai’i, Oliver Steele and his father are 1000000% invited to the Luau. They could come here with nothing and the people of Hawai’i gone take them in cause thats “Iam’s braddah and unko”

    • @ookekai
      @ookekai Год назад +5

      The Wahine (female) “Sangin’l is Paula Fuga…local entertainer

    • @ookekai
      @ookekai Год назад +5

      Cheeee Hoooo is like a “Yee Haw!”

  • @polufuatagavi4066
    @polufuatagavi4066 Год назад +25

    HE IS a Phenomenon❤🤙🏽 love your reaction. I agree with you, Iam is bringing everyone together, sharing his ❤️. Yessah ❤🤙🏽 I was balling when I saw Oliver too. That was sweet of them to include Oliver🥰🥰🥰. Team Tongi all the way!!!

  • @lokasingata5831
    @lokasingata5831 Год назад +24

    Sia is well known among the Tongan and Hawaii she is one of the main host for many of the Polynesian show here among the Hawaiian Islands, Tonga & New Zealand’s! Her daughters the Tongan Sisters are mighty singers too! Cheeeeeee- Hooooooio is very common among Islanders for cheers but especially for Samoans we used for exciting during good news, celebration and expression of our joy ❤️

  • @HawaiianLion15
    @HawaiianLion15 Год назад +29

    Good to see the legend Kelly Boy in this video. He’s the lead singer of Kapena. The woman you’re asking about is Paula Fuga, whose popularity grew a couple years ago after an unfortunate incident with the Island 98.5 Wake Up Crew. She was performing live on the air for the Hawaii Food Bank, and mentioned that growing up homeless as a child in Waimanalo, she had to eat out of the trash can. Two of the DJs, Slick Vic and Kreyz Oshiro, started roasting her and brought her to tears.

    • @Omonohoshi
      @Omonohoshi Год назад +3

      That was Paula? TBH I could not remember her name from her American Idol audition, I just remember what she looked like and her Voice. I actually do not listen to that station, but heard about what happened. It was disgusting.

    • @chelseacriswell9396
      @chelseacriswell9396 Год назад +1

      Those scrubs had no respect. They got fired from what I remember

    • @gatesurfer
      @gatesurfer Год назад +1

      In the entertainment community, Paula Fuga was well known long before that incident happened. She’s long been considered Hawaii’s “soul singer.” Now she’s branching out, doing some work in theater and film.

  • @NAVOSAhighlanders
    @NAVOSAhighlanders Год назад +41

    This is amazing King for all your reactions with our Polynesian brother Iam and everyone my brothers and sisters behind him especially Oliver,thank you Iam for representing us Polynesian. Much Love all the way from the Isand of Fiji🇫🇯 🙌💯

  • @MrPauahi1
    @MrPauahi1 Год назад +7

    They basically rewrote the song for all those from the island that have left.
    The lady is Paula Fuga

  • @watermelonstarfish
    @watermelonstarfish Год назад +10

    The girl in the hat belting it out is Paula Fuga, she went to my high school. She was on AI in one of the first seasons. She actually grew up homeless, and was a casualty of systemic racism pushed upon Native Hawaiians. If her story was out there, she'd probably had of made it further, but because she didn't showcase her backstory or have the pop star look, American Idol featured her on an episode to poke fun of contestants like her. Anyways, she showed them, and took the broken platform they gave her and built a following with the islanders. All the folks featured here are known local singers, esp the older guy in the red hat, he is legend. I really hope all the AI alum come back for the finale, epic!

    • @GnoKLei808
      @GnoKLei808 Год назад +2

      Was just coming on here to say who Paula was. Love her! Cheeeeeeeeehuuuuu #IamComingHome

  • @user-ze4ft2rx1d
    @user-ze4ft2rx1d Год назад +22

    Those are all our island stars singing for Iam. Love them for their support.

  • @faagasetuigamala4732
    @faagasetuigamala4732 Год назад +9

    Cheeeeehooooo for putting the state of Hawaii up there. Thank you for putting our Polynesian cultures for the world to see big ALOFAS!!

  • @cassiep5363
    @cassiep5363 Год назад +23

    This was beautiful! Seeing Oliver on there made me cry. If you looked under where Oliver’s name was it said “Iams Best Friend On Idol”
    Thank you

    • @JoshuaTovo
      @JoshuaTovo Год назад +1

      So do I 😢❤🌺🤙🏽

  • @corinnemoreno2783
    @corinnemoreno2783 Год назад +21

    MAHALO KING for all the Love and Support for IAM! I love your reaction is so genuine! Less go!

  • @TennesseeYaya
    @TennesseeYaya Год назад +15

    All this made me cry. What a difference this talented, loving, passionate, kind kid…. has made in this world. I will keep saying he connects the world, soul to soul. Atlantis Morissette said it best, “ Iam’s gift of empathy and his willingness to perform it in front of everyone, is what this planet needs.” Go Iam!

  • @hawaiianteine
    @hawaiianteine Год назад +28

    Thank you brother for reacting to this. This brought tears to my eyes, these are Hawaii musicians/artists: Paula Fuga (she auditioned for American Idol as well, years ago, she is now a recording artist), Kimie Miner, Kelly boy Delima with Kapena, Anuhea, Jake Shimabukuro, Jasmine Trias (top 3 American Idol with Fantaisa season), Eli-Mac (Camille same season as Jasmine on american Idol, she is a recording artist as well)...so many more Hawaii Artists and Hawaii actors/actress, news, content creators, comedians etc. WOW that is amazing and love it!
    Chee hoo is The Samoan fa'aumu. Samoan in origin.
    People use it when they are happy, when they are mad, during customs and rituals, as a challenge to fight, dances, and for many other uses.

    • @lorasilva6125
      @lorasilva6125 Год назад +7

      I think it's so awesome that Iam did a spawnbreezie song another talented Jawaiian (Hawaii/Reggae) group. Iam's roots run deep. REPRESENT 808 ROOTS

    • @hawaiianteine
      @hawaiianteine Год назад +3

      @@lorasilva6125 100% agree 🤙🤙🤙making all of us Polynesians so proud

  • @garyhatigeva9684
    @garyhatigeva9684 Год назад +11

    Good to see Kapena's lead vocalist also showing love and support for Iam

  • @jessicareyno4550
    @jessicareyno4550 Год назад +33

    I’m sooooo happy you’re reacting to this! This is a collection of some Hawaiis biggest talents. We’re so proud of all of them, and the love shown for Iam! We are a proud people and Iam is so special. Seeing this video made me miss home, and made me so proud to be Polynesian. And the fact that they included Oliver and the way the people have embraced him is so beautiful and made me cry!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @marybryan4168
    @marybryan4168 Год назад +33

    This is so cool. So nice to see all the love and support. He's had this since day 1. GO IAM!!!

  • @lindaabellera4134
    @lindaabellera4134 Год назад +30

    You said it all, my friend. This year's American Idol is unique. It's not just a singing competition. This young man has worn his heart on his sleeve, shared his story through music, and showed the world what LOVE can do, bringing everyone together. I hope Oliver has a chance to visit Hawaii during his homecoming. A reunion would be so special❤

  • @tatermonkey74
    @tatermonkey74 Год назад +12

    Paula Fuga sings with Jack Johnson a lot. You are correct she damn sure can sing

  • @mercedesomo7721
    @mercedesomo7721 Год назад +11

    Mahalo Oliver! Your kindness and love for Iam and his family is real and is PONO. Much Aloha to you Oliver and your family...especially you DAD❤🌈🌈

  • @booboobearsmommyify
    @booboobearsmommyify Год назад +5

    What you are feeling is the Aloha Spirit. The Aloha Spirit is so undeniable, it is a feeling all to it’s own, and when you feel it, you can’t stop feeling the warmth and love that it gives.

  • @AliKehLan
    @AliKehLan Год назад +13

    Yes! Paula killed it on this song! I think she auditioned the same year as Jasmine Trias and Camille Velasco, and the judges/producers were not accepting of her (I believe it was her “look” ), but she has long been a wonderful addition to island music in Hawai’i and I loved that you felt her mana (power/spirit) and vocal power! I believe she will be performing in Ian’s home town concert tomorrow.
    The Chee-Hu was primarily used in traditional Samoan dance performances (like the sa-sa or when the taupou aka female soloist is performing). It is as an expression of joy and energy think - the equivalent to cheering or clapping at a concert or even being a “hype-man” during the performance. As Hawaii is a melting pot of cultures, it has crossed over into common usage across multiple cultures and beyond traditional performances. You will hear it at graduations, weddings, and other special events as an accepted demonstration of one’s joy and aloha. You will also hear it in everyday conversations if someone is hyped/stoked about what is happening.

  • @jackkaauwai1271
    @jackkaauwai1271 Год назад +7

    First girl was Paula Funga. She tried out for American Idol the year they were in Hawaii for open auditions but didn't make it. She went on to be mentored by Jack Johnson and recorded a album under his Label🤙🏾🤙🏾 Cheehuuuu

  • @kekonamegan
    @kekonamegan Год назад +7

    These beautiful people in the video are hawaiis own beautiful musicians!! Proud of our Hawaii

  • @jmkim118
    @jmkim118 Год назад +14

    The artist that you’re seeing in the video, our local artist across the state of Hawaii. Jasmine Treas was on American Idol also and made it to the top three. Jake Shimabukuro is a world class ukulele player

  • @Sakalia
    @Sakalia Год назад +5

    He said I love you brother in Tongan language. Go IAM 👏👏

  • @rinasuesue8936
    @rinasuesue8936 Год назад +8

    Iam makes ALL of us Polynesians cried and proud, we ALL LOVE you Iam! You got my vote 😢😊❤

  • @jenniferd1073
    @jenniferd1073 Год назад +18

    Watching this brings me so much joy. Love all the support and love for Iam. Go get um, Iam. You got this! Rooting for you from Seattle. Chee Hoo! is an expression used when someone is happy, excited and celebratory. 👏🏽🤙🏽❤️

  • @puananispencer7219
    @puananispencer7219 Год назад +5

    What’s with the cheehuuuuu! 😂. It’s a way to shout what you’re feeling inside-joy and jubilation-you maybe currently feeling. It’s definitely a way to live in the moment. It’s definitely an island thing.

  • @leighanncamacho5920
    @leighanncamacho5920 Год назад +2

    The night I heard his audition I KNEW he was the one!!!!! I see some haters saying he isn’t American Idol material….For the ones saying Iam isn’t “American Idol,” material…. Let me ask you… what is an American idol? This young man lost his father at a young age, which is a very traumatic experience to lose a parent or loved one at ANY age but to lose someone so young is in my opinion even worse. He was robbed of a lifetime of memories with his father. He could have went down a very bad path but instead he stayed strong and kept living for his father. He wants to make his father and his family proud. He has not changed himself since day one. He is authentic and connects with so many people on another level when he sings. Like Lionel said, he is a master story teller. He doesn’t have to be flashy, loud and over the top. He sings from the heart. He is a genuine soul that loves his family. And THAT is what an American Idol is made of!

  • @williesbejas9456
    @williesbejas9456 Год назад +20

    Dennis, JAMES BLUNT WILL BE IN THE FINALE! You know what's going to happen right? I'm sure "Monsters" Duet is coming with the man himself 🙏🏽💯🤙🏽❤

  • @rubyahlo-ruiz2758
    @rubyahlo-ruiz2758 Год назад +10

    I love this rendition of all the support. That Hawaii style to come together as one. And then to have Oliver included. He has gained the Polynesian welcome.

  • @lokasingata5831
    @lokasingata5831 Год назад +7

    😭😭😭 laying here with Granddaughter watching you and crying 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣 the Hawaiian Spirit! I flew in from Cali to surprise my Son’s family for Mother’s Day… and flying home tomorrow morning to Cali 😢 for work lol but Saturday at Alamoana Park Magic Island they were blasting Ian’s music! Beauty of Hawaiian Spirit is Ohana for sure ❤️

  • @baddassmama4047
    @baddassmama4047 Год назад +8

    I hope Oliver gets to come to Iams homecoming. That would be so awesome 💕

  • @Vegas_man
    @Vegas_man Год назад +20

    Chee-hooo is the same as country folk yelling Yee-Haa!

    • @JoshuaTovo
      @JoshuaTovo Год назад

      Cheehoo..!!! Go Iam we loves you..Yessah..!!! ♥️ 🌺🤙🏽

  • @kkp8086
    @kkp8086 Год назад +3

    Cheeehuuuu is Hawaii’s version of Yeeeehaaaawwww 🤠🤠and it’s based off of the Samoan expression known as “fa’aumu”. I say it’s Hawaii’s version because a true Samoan fa’aumu doesn’t sound like cheehuu lol but it’s been adapted to that by the locals in Hawaii. (Also side note, Oliver calls Iam “tokoua” which is a Tongan word used to express the relationship between two men or two women (it’s not used between a man and woman) which means “brother” between men and “sister” between women. He also says “Ofa atu” which means I love you in Tongan 😁).

  • @cfs1976
    @cfs1976 Год назад +7

    Paula Fuga is Awesome! One of Hawaii’s best artists…they all are actually 😊

  • @kaulana764
    @kaulana764 Год назад +14

    Mahalo for showcasing Hawaiian talent. This video made me so proud💗
    Paula Fuga is a very popular female artist here.
    Chee Hoo is like Yessssah and hooray!!

  • @Amalakwoodz
    @Amalakwoodz Год назад +4

    The one u keep commenting on is Paula Fuga. She has amazing songs as well. Jasmine Trias and Eli Mac are both former Hawai’i American Idol contestants from way back in season 1

  • @lokolad3541
    @lokolad3541 Год назад +11

    💛 IAM 💛 T'ONGI 💛
    Is Already a Star❗️
    Big Shout Out to All on this Video & the Whole Hawaiian Population 💛🇬🇧

  • @ce7768
    @ce7768 Год назад +11

    YESSIR. I was hoping you found this video and will react. And GUESS WHAT - James Blunt will be at the finale and we get a duet of Monsters. My wish from that auditions was I am making it to finale and James Blunt his celebrity duet and yooo, am so geeked it's happening.

  • @aprilinkolii
    @aprilinkolii Год назад +3

    “Chee whoo” is our way of cheering each other on out loud and it’s always loud when you say it!!!!!I love your reaction and the love you feel for Hawai’i but this collaboration is amazing, Mahalo 🙏 🤙🏽 Chee whoo!!!!! 🙌 🌺

    • @coconati2111
      @coconati2111 Год назад

      Tell the truth lol it's a Samoan War Cry....Cheeehooo!!!!

  • @pnagaseu
    @pnagaseu Год назад +5

    I cried when Oliver came on😢

  • @ookekai
    @ookekai Год назад +11

    Aloha and much love to you for. all your support with our brother Iam! Iam is just LOVE and he is bringing masses together. Nuf said

  • @iansablan9960
    @iansablan9960 Год назад +7

    I’ve been following Iam since day 1 and let me tell he’s been nothing but an inspiration to ALL PACIFIC ISLANDERS.🙏🏽🤙🏽 At this point it don’t matter if he doesn’t win in the finale at the end of the day he won all our hearts ❤️. Much love bradda 🙏🏽🤙🏽

    • @JoshuaTovo
      @JoshuaTovo Год назад +2

      We are in the same boat tokouso ❤🌺🤙🏽

  • @jackiebunda
    @jackiebunda Год назад +15

    This is so awesome!!!!!! Let’s go Hawaii! KingFam I can tell you are loving and appreciating Hawaiian culture… and for that, you earn a follow from this Hawaiian girl. Mahalo for supporting Iam and Oliver!❤🤙🏽

  • @babephace23
    @babephace23 Год назад +9

    I love your reaction to this video🥰 …Oliver saying, “ofa atu tokoua”…means, “I love you brother”! 🥹

  • @anicetoperfectoiizabala3274
    @anicetoperfectoiizabala3274 Год назад +5

    Jasmin Trias is a Filipino-Hawaiian who made it 3rd place in the American Idol third season. She sang after Oliver in the video.

  • @ofafangaiuiha-qf2hd
    @ofafangaiuiha-qf2hd Год назад +5

    Oliver Steel said, "ofa atu " .."LOVE YOU"...."Tokoua"..."BROTHER"
    "LOVE YOU BROTHER"

  • @mdrookiam
    @mdrookiam Год назад +3

    He was pushed outta paradise...lovely gift

  • @Gig-KoloGoHoloHolo
    @Gig-KoloGoHoloHolo Год назад +2

    The girl in purple, her name is Paula Fuga. (Foo-nga) She auditioned for AI a few years ago but ddnt make it. But SHEs a BAD MAMA JAMMA with her awesome voice.

  • @corinnemoreno2783
    @corinnemoreno2783 Год назад +10

    Yup seen this video and Hawaii has some amazing talent and entertainers! No place like home in Hawaii nei and Iam Tongi is so friggin Ahmaazing! We are soo proud of him in Hawaii and look forward in seeing him this week in Kahuku CHEEE HUUUU! Is a Kahuku thang!! ❤😊

  • @lawrenceandcheryldoudiet5090
    @lawrenceandcheryldoudiet5090 Год назад +5

    Cheeehooo! So much love for Iam, it makes my heart burst! Oliver what a beautiful soul you have! Looking after your little brother, that’s special! I see a forever brother ship! Team Tongi 🌺🌺🌺

  • @smtoki
    @smtoki Год назад +3

    Rightly so!!! Emotional reaction making us emotional too!!!! Oliver is the best!

  • @tinaemelio5037
    @tinaemelio5037 Год назад +6

    For those of you who don’t understand what Oliver said to Iam: “‘OFA ATU TOKOUA” means, “I LOVE YOU BROTHER.” Much Love to you all for all the love and support for Iam.❤

  • @user-so2sf2nl6h
    @user-so2sf2nl6h Год назад +4

    Cheehoo is Samoan Polynesian yell that expresses sheer joy and love!

  • @korilono3871
    @korilono3871 Год назад +3

    Eli Mac, Jasmine Trias, and Paula Fuga all were on American Idol. The rest are popular local artist

  • @ragingnoah567
    @ragingnoah567 Год назад +4

    just beautiful...thank you for sharing...you are an honest man and I respect you for what you said!!!

  • @elisarakalepo1624
    @elisarakalepo1624 Год назад +5

    The lady you asked about was a contestant on American Idol a few years back. I believe she was the runnerup. #TokoUso

  • @HakuCollective
    @HakuCollective Год назад +3

    Mahalo for your reaction and taking time to give Iam the love he deserves! ALOHA Always!!

  • @xhante_
    @xhante_ Год назад +2

    The “Cheehuuu!” is an exuberant, exultant expression of excitement, support and positivity. In short, it’s love! Sometimes there are no words, but you’re just bursting with absolute joy, love, happiness, and exuberance. When you feel that way, there’s no other sound that expresses all these things but a loud, from the diaphragm “CHEEEHUUU!” The longer, the louder, the better! ❤ ❤❤
    I forget sometimes that it’s a uniquely Polynesian thing. We hear it at parties a lot! 😅🎉

  • @viliguns
    @viliguns Год назад +1

    I was so happy to see Oliver on the video. I remember when he was there when Iam's guitar broke. Thats the bond, the "braddahhood" 🤙🏽❤. When Oliver said tokoua, that's "brother" from him. The 'ofa 'atu is "love you" Much love and respect to Oliver. One Love, Ofa atu Aloha, and God bless, KFR. Cheeehuuuu (it's a yell of joy, like when you hear yeeehaaw).

  • @nancy9891
    @nancy9891 Год назад +8

    We can’t take anything for granted. Do time frames prevent votes from being included? If so, we on the mainland need to give all of our votes to Iam. Colin and Zach are from the same town, Mississippi will be voting for Colin. Georgia will be voting for Megan but what will the country fans do? Iam has all of my votes!

  • @richardweidman7193
    @richardweidman7193 Год назад +2

    All these people are our celebrity local singers. 😊 You should look into them all.
    In fact, 2 ladies in there were American Idol contestants as well. 🤙

  • @marias3681
    @marias3681 Год назад +5

    Love this video... You feel the ohana and aloha to Iam. I so happy to see Oliver a part of this video and the people welcoming Oliver to be part of the Ohana

  • @gloriaspencer9220
    @gloriaspencer9220 Год назад +3

    Dennis, there's a video of Iam and his reaction to this video. It's beautiful and priceless. You will love it. Just watching Iam's reaction when he saw Oliver in it, it was beautiful. Mahalo and faafetai on your reaction to the Aloha spirit of our Polynesian people.🥰

  • @royceeboifishing8455
    @royceeboifishing8455 Год назад +4

    Every week I’m looking forward to watching Iam perform and also watching your reaction. It’s amazing and so real to see your emotions show through. Love you Braddah and much Aloha to you and your Ohana, thanks for always making my week!! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

  • @joyceteofernandez-qd7hf
    @joyceteofernandez-qd7hf Год назад +3

    We Pacific Islanders love you Oliver Steele🤗... Much alohas🤙🌺

  • @nikkicullen2807
    @nikkicullen2807 Год назад +2

    Cheehuuu is like a cowboy saying yeehaw! It's something yelled by Polynesians out of excitement! We say it everywhere, weddings,graduations,parties. And it's used by us Hawaiians,the samoans,Tongans! All of Polynesia! So cheeehuuuu iam! Hawaii is so proud of you! 🤙🏽

  • @stayinfocused8913
    @stayinfocused8913 Год назад +1

    Mahalo Oliver Steele for being so real! You are a true person with much Aloha in your heart! Keep being awesome Oliver Steele! Cheeeeee hoooooo! Go Iam vote Iam!! The Cheehooo is a way to Celebrate and say Less Goooo Iam.

  • @ticEjyNo
    @ticEjyNo Год назад +3

    Cheehoooo is a Polynesian expression of happiness, celebration, and joy. Iam probably taught Oliver some Tongan words....'Ofa atu tokoua...means...love you my brother. This clip is so cool.

  • @Peanuthamperlives
    @Peanuthamperlives Год назад +2

    Who is she, She is Paula Fuga - shes amazing look her up. Used to do poetry at a venue I worked at and she was also the sweetest person.

  • @taliilagisalima3182
    @taliilagisalima3182 Год назад +2

    That girl Pala Fuga was a contestant on American Idol awhile back.

  • @kisalei
    @kisalei Год назад +3

    Hawaii has officially adopted Oliver❤So much aloha🌺

  • @marianvaitai4489
    @marianvaitai4489 Год назад +1

    Oliver called him “toko” or “toko’ua” which means brother or brethren used collectively as well. He and Aunty Sia say at the end of their message say “Ofa atu” which literally means love to you 🥰♥️🤍

  • @akiruosu
    @akiruosu Год назад +6

    Paula Fuga actually auditioned for American idol in the very early season and didn't even get pass the auditions. Eli Mac and jasmine trias made the top 10 that same season

    • @LoCo_808
      @LoCo_808 Год назад +3

      I think Jasmine even made top 3(?)

    • @akiruosu
      @akiruosu Год назад +1

      ​@@LoCo_808 I think you're right.

  • @amymcgahee7777
    @amymcgahee7777 Год назад +9

    Love it!
    Such support!
    WE LOVE YOU IAM TONGI ❤️

  • @panetaiosefaniupulusu4425
    @panetaiosefaniupulusu4425 Год назад +9

    This brought tears to my eyes, the lava they share and support Iam Tongi, beautiful people beautiful family

  • @pnagaseu
    @pnagaseu Год назад +2

    These are some of Hawai'i known artists. The Lady wearing the lauhala is Paula Fuga

  • @fesuluaitiapula-dorris8143
    @fesuluaitiapula-dorris8143 Год назад +3

    I love this video, the love, the energy, the vibrant and the support for Iam is amazing. Everyone in the video were amazing and one especially I was so happy to see on there was Oliver. I'm so so thankful that they included him in the video and that speaks volumes about us Polynesians and all those who remember people like him with true love for a brother or a sister in need. Spread the love!

  • @mapafaletau8620
    @mapafaletau8620 Год назад +2

    Wow, respect Oliver😢he can say “I love you Bro” in Tongan👏🥰🇳🇿🇹🇴

  • @tongatau
    @tongatau Год назад +3

    Oliver “Ofa atu tokoua” “Love you brother” 🇹🇴

  • @rachelhopper9720
    @rachelhopper9720 Год назад +2

    Oliver showing real love for his little bro

    • @lokolad3541
      @lokolad3541 Год назад

      Indeed, A True Friendship/Brotherhood 4️⃣Life 💛👍

  • @bonniearagon1332
    @bonniearagon1332 Год назад +2

    Love everything you commented...so true!
    Love you Iam, Oliver & all you do Dennis!❤
    Aloha!❤

  • @O42pola
    @O42pola Год назад +3

    Kelly Delma our North Shore legend. Look up Kapena. Background scene at the beginning has to be at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We have the world champ fire knife dancing going on there now. Follow PCC you will learn everything about the cheehoo!
    Paula Fuga!! ❤ check her out. These are all our local musicians.

  • @landoncatian9222
    @landoncatian9222 Год назад +4

    Jasmine Trias I believe was top three as well on American Idol 3. That same season, Camille Velasco was also in the top ten.
    Paula Fuga, the one that you said could sing, she auditioned that same season as well but she didn’t make it to Hollywood. She got as far as Simon guys.