Nausaimone, one of Tonga’s leading composers and musicians, died at his Ha’alalo home it has been confirmed to Kaniva News by a very close family member who asked not to be identified.
We understand Nausaimone passed away in the last week of June.
Nausaimone’s family were devastated by the loss of their father and grandfather and asked that the media respect their privacy when we contacted them on June 24.
He died at the age of 85.
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