Melai Uris - Tonton Malele (Official Music Video)

Finally it’s here! Melai Uris visuals from Maimai Inc to you.
A tribute to Twin Hox of Kavieng.
A video shot in Lihir Island wantem ol Mangi Nayal (family and friends).
Point Chumun is clear in the performance shots a historic landmark on Lihir Island.
Directed: me and @matt7konilio
Shot and Edited by : @matt7konilio

[@tonton_malele]

Come back next week Friday 8pm to find out what happens next. Lunambare music video next week Friday same time. Laikim Yupla🇵🇬❤

[@simmontouga2981]

Set set.🙏🏽💯

[@eugenekubak7857]

Bata yu fit straight keep making music videos support stap! ❤

[@Liammusic619]

My number yaaaaa.. Can't wait king 😭😭😭😭😭

[@ViameYoko]

💯🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@roselalu2053]

Definitely

[@noah-xv8cv]

I'm Samoan🇼🇸🇦🇸 but which Tribe/Language/ethnicity is this in Papua new Guinea 🇵🇬? I'm so fascinated how PNG has over hundreds of languages and ethnicities ALOFA ATU MAI SAMOA 🇼🇸🇦🇸❤🇵🇬

[@tonton_malele]

This is the New Ireland Province my brother❤️

[@Butarangau]

This is one of the Island 🏝️ Province call New Ireland Province.

[@ailanmeri6361]

The song is sung in Lihir island language, one of the islands of New Ireland province.

[@valentinemick7902]

I'm proud of my region the Pacific Islands we are so rich in culture.

[@sangurai3789]

in simple terms png is all in one form of pacifics islanders

[@newirelandersonly]

To those who wouldn't know the local Language. Melai Uris means "At the deep Ocean" The songwas sung in the Lihir language in reference to the late Twinhox of Kavieng meaning "I'm lost in the deep ocean, my heart was crying out loud but no one was there to rescue me" 💔 This song is didicated to those who stragically lost loves ones at sea or a near death experience at sea. Being lost at sea is a terrible experience 😢

[@malaikiap3813]

thanks, I was about to ask this hoping someone would answer later on

[@ShimmyLolo-fd8qh]

My uncle was one of those people lost at sea for 3 to 4 days.but found floating at sea last year 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏

[@menexthaross2143]

heard that story when i was young, thanks for the translation

[@Vic-fs9sk]

Rest in Peace Wol brothers 🙏🥺

[@musikshare534]

Post the lyric and translate pls

[@Kvt679_]

Tonton making waves not only for PNG BUT THE MELANESIANS Vinaka Wantok🇵🇬🇫🇯

[@arnoldTauge-tt9lz]

absolutely brother, promoting our Melanesian culture ❤️💯🔥 together we stand as one Melanesian culture🔥

[@FalkoFee]

My Gosh...your father was a great friend and colleague. He was so proud of you and your music and always wanted me to hear your music as a proud father. His passing was heart breaking to all of us. A true maimai and an intelligent man with vision for Lihir. This sing truly speaks your heart and we can understand that pain. Keep going and do your best in what you Good at. Your daddy is proud of you.

[@rodexcortez705]

Something I really like about this is that , boys dressed up in the provincial traditional attire and didn't forget about the PNG FLAG🇵🇬, all in all PNG represent, the world wil see this as PNG🇵🇬💯🔥🙏

[@trevorbauelua7166]

Exactly my sentiments as well. NIPS but PNG represent. Nogat provincial flag nambt. Too good Tonton. You represented us New Irelanders and PNG well 💯❤️

[@ingoal2699]

Tonton Malele never disappoints. Mad fan from 🇸🇧. U kam SI yia honest mi bai backslide drink beer spak na yupla salim mi go NGI na lusim mi bai crash landing lo Lihir stret 🙈. Indeed a beautiful tribute to Twinhox. 🇵🇬 Up, Pacific 🌏 Up. Blessings 🙏🏿🔥

[@GideonSipen]

Crash landing 😂😂

[@Peetzz]

Tonton yah kilim fire blo olgeta Artist lo PNG🔥

[@jinmactravish3209]

Trutru yah. Time ol wok lo plaim ol displa ol same palang, tin music nambout yah

[@kataikafare8267]

Bro yu rite, em pro eh nox lo ol arapela artist

[@brianvildamj9418]

I love all your songs, wan solwara wantok🇸🇧🇵🇬Sending love from Washington 🇺🇸

[@user-zb1fu7lz8d]

em no kilim paia blo 1pla man..em useless nambt..go sing2 gospel na iutla ba kilim paia blo Satan...😢😢

[@floydpopot441]

❤❤❤

[@isaacpaul8365]

These is it.These is the kind of music we need.Its Real,its pure.Its PNG music mixed with real PNG culture.These is what the world needs to see and hear.Thanks Tonton and your crew for your creativity in showing the world what PNG can offer in terms of tourism and music.Adding on also thanks for bringing little positivity out to the world that only less than 10% of the population do violence and corruption.Theres more that PNG can offer than just violence and corruption as these video potrays.Great people great music🇵🇬

[@jinmactravish3209]

Bata honest you win yah you win. Yu trupla pikinini PNG stret. Yu apim PNG flag yah na New Ireland color wantime. Em yah PNG wanbel lo yu yah yu kisim olgeta 10 plus million blessing. Thank you

[@user-qf9nr4sy4g]

Solomon 🇸🇧 PNG🇵🇬 iumi one solwara . Love your songs❤

[@user-fe6ps3fl2n]

Tonton mangi NIPS but you apim PNG Flag is something else,mipla narapla province feel extra special gen knowing you PNG Kumul mangi representa.......Wanbel Ngiape

[@ilavelerawali4868]

Aste watch Nau watch Tumoro watch 🔥🔥

[@kakiinator]

You no les 😂

[@ilavelerawali4868]

@@kakiinator less blo mi no less😂😂

[@KeithKalama]

Na next year watch too laka awesome 👌 👏 👍 ❤

[@paulinenaime5490]

Proud osem upla holim PNG flag na ino Niu Ireland.🇵🇬🇵🇬❤️🔥🔥

[@user-mm4wi4io8b]

Tonton Malele, as a Papua New Guinean I am so proud of you and those that work hard to create this song and video. It is epic. To me, holding the PNG flag it reflects unity and shows that we are one Country one people. So proud of you and your people. Show the Country that the people of New Ireland will raise this Bird of Paradise flag so high that it will touch the sky🥰💯🔥. I speak blessings to you and keep on putting out great music for us in PNG and the world to enjoy. Much love 💝💛🌱💚🌻🌈

[@Toxicmahn]

Oh kande blo mi tenkyu lo promotim Lihir na Niu Ailan..❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Mi Proud lo yu kande blo mi❤️🙏🏻

[@tonton_malele]

Appreciate your support as always Kande. Thankyou Og❤️🇵🇬

[@gregorypilau3530]

Wow, this is something else. King Tonton Malele, the legend of New Ireland Province. I actually got goosebumps seeing this clip and imagining the horrifying experience the late Twinhox brothers went through on their fatal day. Fitting tribute indeed Tonton for one of our best bands of New Ireland, the late Twinhox of Kavieng Brothers ❤, RIEP.

[@shanemalai1615]

Hey bro. I had the same reaction but I don't know the full story. If you don't mind me asking what happened to the aforementioned twins? I mean the clip is self evident but olsem a different perspective.

[@gregorypilau3530]

​@shanemalai1615 Bro, I assume you don't know who Twinhox is, but to answer the question, there was another famous band from that island where Tonton comes from. It was called Twinhox of Kavieng, consisting of 2 brothers, which this song pays tribute to. Anyway they recorded an excellent album in 2005, and one of their hit songs called Maten Kandiek broke one of Papua New Guineas main radio station 93 FM plus other stations and locked onto the #1 spot for a total of 34 consecutive weeks. I'm not sure if any other artist broke their record afterward. Their fatal day occurred when the boat they were traveling in from Namatanai, the district township to Lihir Island tragically capsized. They got lost at sea consequently with the 2 brothers going missing to this day. I think the theme of this clip intends to portray that tragedy and generally people lost at sea.

[@TheBlueShirtGuy-uf3ov]

​@gregorypilau3530 Thanks for clearing up the air. Mi no clear lo tokples inside lo disla song but mi blastim raun stap. Have a great weekend family🇵🇬🤝

[@paulatrawanga6331]

Thank you for this tribute, Twin Hox music was legendary in their time🙏🏽much appreciated.

[@joshmicah55674]

Tonton my brother lead the way. Mi wanbel nating yah taim yu putim PNG FLAG🇵🇬🇵🇬 Be a proud Papua New Guinean 🇵🇬 PATRIOT.

[@ToRockz]

Faiyah one steret 🙏🔥🔥🔥 Yu flyim PNG 🇵🇬 flag ia ino provincial flag 🙏🙏 respect brother...

[@frankcaleb419]

Yes. I loved it

[@augustineminimbi5668]

🎉🎉The Maimaiverse is in session!!! Also, RIP to John 'Waals' Warbat, lead guitarist for P2-UIF, Endtimes, Itambu, Higher Vision, and most notably, Painim Wok. 😢😢

[@Uwaho]

You’re out here with your ancestors, bringing us good music! And amazing videos! 🙌🏾 too good!!

[@SeanRii]

Too good my brada 💯🔥

[@gregorypilau3530]

Brother blo Highlands colorim gut stret line up ❤. Long live Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬.

[@anthidarutmat3527]

You just brought back my childhood memories when my Dad was working at Tanga Island Health Centre and a boat rescued one of the passengers that was on the same boat with the Twinhox Brothers. He was saved while we loss the two legends 😢 they've gone and here you are bringing back the twinhox vibes on the next level 🤩 this time with out the label Twinhox from Lihir Island but Tonton Malele from PNG 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬 You have brought PNG MUSIC to the next level all check box marked 🎉 keep making us proud!

[@user-zm3vn2ph8r]

Sung lo Kanu ya, upla salim m go Hollywood🎉 noo, actor olgeta nw 🥳👏👏❤

[@SenJnrHugo]

E stereeetttt😂

[@kakiinator]

Avengers tasol nau 😂

[@user-zm3vn2ph8r]

Sung Hollywood ya😂😂😂😂

[@sharonignas562]

Kudos to Matt Konilio as well for the unprecedented videography!! 🔥

[@steve3989]

I just got on KZbin to check this😂❤️Thank you TonTon Malele. You lead the way for this new generation of PNG Music Artists❤️🇵🇬🌴

[@alicekaia1488]

Mann the quality of these vids are way too classic and sharp!!! 💯🎥📹🎬😍 And I thought I did saw an highlander and sepik dancing!😅

[@TheBlueShirtGuy-uf3ov]

Yu flyim PNG flag becoz yu trutru mangi PNG. No provincialism nonsense. Respect! Style mangi PNG yumi stap!🇵🇬🎉 Mi no clear lo tokples blo yupla ol New Ireland but ba mi blastim disla song na promote raun.🇵🇬🇵🇬❤

[@leilalesa3666]

That wave crash at TonTon at the end was a paid actor🫴🏽 Notice how they’re in their provincial traditional bilas but had the PNG flag in the video the whole time🇵🇬 so much respect!

[@noelluni322]

Finally we have someone who can spread the message.🔥

[@steamedbuninvasion5792]

Just learnt yesterday that this song was a tribute to the legendary Twin Hox band, who were tragically lost at sea. Twin Hox forever.

[@sherbuelsanduhu5016]

wave lo last part tasol is a paid actor 😂🔥🔥

[@kauntri-boy_8]

Man this video is just amazing.. Bro I love watching this . The Best video shoot in Modern Era ..Fit Man yah Tonton 💯❤️

[@rodneyaua9704]

Twinoxs never left..... just came back better than ever.

[@koiavagitau1424]

Now thisss💯👏

[@e-drumbeats]

Tru tumas ya.

[@herbspicoils]

Mixture of dancers from around the country. Thank you for uniting PNG with this song. You have the support of the whole country 👏 😊 ❤

[@wanbelpiksa]

Well all those weeks and days after listening to your interview on ABC Pacific,i was checking all your updates as to when those music videos will be released on air.Guess what bro i've just watched Melai Uris video clip just now and it really settled in well my bro,you never disappoint your fans.All your song are perfectly sung and those videos are icing on the cake brother,i love it. Cheers to the Maimai Inc Album video launching. We are with you all the way. To be continue................... 🧡🧡🧡💙💙💙💙

[@PNGIslandVIBES]

Our brother Tonton is out there creating and promoting PNG music and a side of our beautiful culture that is absolutely worth promoting. The world can see and appreciate our culture for what it is. Thankyou TT M and please keep it up. If you upload with consistency at this quality your channel will blow up! ❤️❤️🔥🔥🇵🇬🇵🇬👑👑

[@UsuKanoiTV]

Love this banger and the showcase of culture init. Pride of our PNG brothers. Much love from the Solomons🇸🇧🔥💯✌️

[@traceyvokain7851]

Amazing artists.. In memory of Twinhox,..Lihir Up🔥🔥

[@ISHMAEL-mz3fr]

The fact that you flew the the PNG flag instead of our Provincial flag is something to be proud off!!! You rock tonton.Pride of New Ireland ya. Much love from your Surex people❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@manzomatbob4833]

Twin Hox (RIP) introduced PNG to Lihir, Tonton Malele has introduced Lihir and PNG to the world. The technical parts especially using sharps/flats to transition whilst keeping a very rhythmic traditional beat truly impressive. Wishing you nothing but all the success in your career, Tonton.

[@AlfredahChow]

I'm in love with that video it's so super fine. Proud New Ireland

[@kerrikara7940]

You’re amazing! Not even from NGI and you make me so proud 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬

[@augustinepious8920]

Sore yah, mi tin ol Twinhox Brata💗 blo mi yah😭😭😭

[@toliutmaurogun7535]

TONTON MALELE You show us how to be a true Papua New Guinean through your musics and Videos .Mipla mas noken lustingting long pasin tumbuna ,kastom na way blong ples ..God Bless You ❤👑👑👑👑🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@maikolo545]

I haven't seen a music video done like this since the early 2000s and 90s. It's so refreshing to see Bilas, Dancing and story telling again! Love it!

[@simchamilang6457]

Ah bro this song always got me in tears whenever I listen to it😔I graduated from nursing school the day it's video got released 😔ayio pal same boat iya, me sleep wantem papa mandak blome lo medical ward Kimbe gen na go kam wokim entry test blo nursing skul. I got accepted and a week later he passed on due to heart failure😔. My mom and sister were there to support me right through nursing school,along with my poro. I dedicate this achievement to my late humble mangi Mandak blome, down to earth my very own Maimai🎓😘🧡💙💛

[@RaepaMusic]

TwinHox reincarnation but updated and upgraded. Still from NIPs still produced by Toxic (Emmanuel Muganaua). Every song Manu touches turns to Gold, no doubt since early days at Cyclone Digital studio. Na bro Tonton holding PNG flag whilst dressed in NiPs, who does that? Top mangi. Appreciating Good Music and creativity 🙏

[@joannem.kilala-gd9vw]

Biggest congratulations and hard long tktk more.. Mpla kisim bikpla hamamas long narapla peles na stap. Son you King Boss blo NIPS. Appointed and never disappointed you're the best and continue too place our small island on the world map. Palik Sean tok hariap na kam Lae.. 🥳🥳🥳🎉❤❤🎉🎉🙏💚..

[@fayepiko9856]

The story along with the clip gives a kind of vibe ,it's unexplainable..mixture of sadness and relief .it very relatable. Imagining how they felt being helpless😢❤❤❤.. too bloody good..🔥🔥🔥

[@kanakajordan13]

The "Maimai Verse", ok, ok... Tonton out here building his own musical world. Nice vid, looking forward to next week's drop. 😉🔥💯

[@eugenekubak7857]

This is the best png music video I've ever seen. Tonton yu trupla png artist ol narapla giamnim yumi. Yu the real deal.

[@albertmokisahabh4995]

Top lo world na second to none 🇵🇬 🌿

[@dericksorman59]

Tonton simply the BEST!! . Yu apim flag blo Png stret. Proud PNG and Lihirian. Keep em rolling. SO PROUD OF YOU.

[@ephraimziktana6138]

Tonton Malele yah point zumun bai rough yet🍃🔥🎶

[@shirleynamaloi5466]

🔥I'll never get tired of watching all your music videos. You're just toooo bloody good. You make me a Proud New Irelander💪💪🩵💛🥰🥰🥰Mega Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@carmilliaelias7181]

Proud of you ton², you made us all proud,all of the lips kids are so proud 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️ gooo!!!! Guwess go guwessss!!!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@cooperlapan4972]

I got goosebumps seeing this❤❤🫡🔥 Ah Soreh Bilas Peles Blo Me New Ireland ❤ Thumbs Up Tonton Malele 🫶

[@theodorebnavugar7672]

Wanbel stret❤❤❤❤ ol mangi Ailan yet ronim gut stret... Maimai Inc setting the benchmark...na Putim PNG stret instead of the NIPs flag...🤙🏽🇵🇬 represent stret

[@Loxmesu_415.]

Best tribute song ever to Twinhox Of Kavieng ❤️🔥🇵🇬🎶😍 Na peles nau!🥳❤️🔥

[@koriiz2974]

Bata mi 1bel lo u stret PNG flag on high🇵🇬❤️💪

[@user-ct3uk9lq2v]

Me waitttt yahhhhh😩😩😩😩😩😭😭😭😭 Me sawe me nonap disappointed 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@kevinwarpit3737]

Well arranged, organised and executed perfectly brat! Keep producing the best of our island style of music from PNG 🔥🎵 Let's continue to promote PNG's cultures and music styles 🇵🇬

[@gideonlitau7676]

Tonton taking NGI music to the next level.🔥

[@user-pb9ud8rp2y]

Proud Niu Ailander 🔥🔥

[@JoeLogoe]

PNG flag yah tupla fit Mangi..❣️

[@jethrokowa1587]

Thanks brother for raising the PNG flag high❤

[@Suea662]

Thanks bro, I felt this one. There's a strong message and a honourable tribute.. it's sorrowful but uplifting at the same taim. tenkyu tru, this will be with me for some time! Love from a Manus Islander living in Brizzy Australia. PNG #1

[@vivlyn5675]

Its the 🇵🇬 for me. New Ireland ol mangi. 🔥 FireLait ❤️❤️

[@LazyBro_675]

Top Lo world second to none! 🏝🇵🇬🇵🇬❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DorcasZoeyKelele]

Ino singsing meri but singsing blo peles stret🔥

[@SharleneKasnari-xj2gd]

This is the kind of Music PNG Musicians should be making. You go Barata ❤❤

[@roselalu2053]

🎉Top olgeta wantok...makes me proud to be a New Irelander❤

[@user-hf6sm6jg4t]

Powerful music_You have shown other PNG Artist how it is done. For you to put PNG Flag instead of NIPS Flag is amazing_Respect.🇵🇬🇵🇬

[@YoungMom-Life27]

Every Time i HIT THE SIESTER period in the office. Tonton music is always refreshing!

[@PNGMusicChannel]

Kande Tonton, mipla long Tabar Islands i proud bikpla turu long yu. Sore ol singsing peles na danis i pulim peles ikam klostu. Yumi go nau!

[@user-qg4sk6sd5f]

Skel skel skel na skel olgeta..

[@zyxttyl]

Tonton you naispla humble mangi! Gutpla pasin blo you. God will bless you❤️

[@karanasIslander675]

Keep up the excellent work, Tonton & Maimai Inc team! Your dedication to showcasing our culture through your music is truly inspiring. Your talent and creativity shines brightly in this music clip, and we are grateful for the positive representation of our heritage. Your passion and commitment to your craft are evident, and we encourage you to continue spreading joy and hope through your art. PNG needs more artists like you. Thank you for your incredible work and keep shining! Niu Ailan & PNG to the World 🏝️🇵🇬🌏

[@user-rw3hv8by9j]

As a new irelander honest I got goosebumps mi just proud...❤️❤️🙏👍

[@AileenWilson-qo2kw]

PNG Flag 🇵🇬.. Tonton smart top mangi 🙏

[@adexessa2089]

All scenes are unique, and PNG flag❤man you just unite us all with that Niu Ireland beat♥️🤝🏾

[@Molly-kb9ft]

And I'm repeatedly watching and dancing to this...💛💙🧡🩵💛💙🧡🩵 I just wish someone translates the lyrics to me 🙏🏾🤗 The clip is lit...❤️‍🔥💯💥 TM up 💪🏽❣️👍🏽

[@LorahWalter]

NIPS never disappoints 💙 Lihir yah❤️

[@dezzar05]

Well let's credit the man behind visualization too🙏👐

[@Msmatanu]

Love this video Tonton. With the country going through alot, this video is uplifting reminding me of my culture and my roots. Thank you Tru.

[@Lmc.Record]

The best Brothers. Respect from west Papua Jayapura 🔥🔥

[@paulworwor]

Tonton this is fire brataman.....🔥🔥🔥...much love from Vanuatu 🇻🇺

[@jaysonapeng9114]

Ah! Tonton never disappoint...still maintainim yet typical island rythm wantem tumbuna storyline. You mixed it up well kande... Keep it coming 🙏

[@peterkopi7881]

Definitely give him avoid 🇵🇬 this is totally next level especially those who worked behind the scene thumbs up to you all.

[@IsabellaTamilong]

New Ireland and proud. You made us New Irelanders proud liklik blomi❤❤❤

[@christopherwaena5630]

As a PNGean I am happy to come across this 🎉🇵🇬❤️🎵🎼🎶💯🙏

[@jtjones744]

Somehow me feel sore nating while watching this. me no save lo tokples too. Top video

[@BathshebaKewanu]

Honestly Tonton Malele never disappoints 🇵🇬♥️💯🔥

[@francissapi5181]

A legit ingenious showpiece of the season 💯🫡❤

[@NickoWakeriSahoto]

Taim solwara washim em lo last part😂 ol papa tok "hello son" 🤣❤️🔥🙌

[@vardunothegr8]

listening all the way from west papua. tonton dabestttt

[@andersontaheri834]

Big love from Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 ❤️

[@stevenbanamu]

Style ogeta. Nips up!!! Tonton never disappoints 🔥🔥🔥