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Te Kohe Tuhaka on Playing Namakeʻ in 'Chief of War' & Working with Jason Momoa

Te Kohe Tuhaka on Playing Namakeʻ in 'Chief of War' & Working with Jason Momoa

Update: 2025-08-12
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Te Kohe Tuhaka joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to discuss his role as Namakeʻ (Laʻamaikahiki) in the epic Apple TV+ series Chief of War. He shares how he landed the role, the cultural importance of playing a ritual-driven Hawaiian leader, and what it was like training alongside Jason Momoa. Te Kohe also opens up about his deep personal connection to the ocean, preparing physically and emotionally for the role, and why Chief of War is one of his top three career projects.


🎙 In This Episode:




  • How Te Kohe was cast as Namakeʻ in Chief of War




  • The cultural authenticity and significance of the role




  • Training, rituals, and working with Jason Momoa




  • Why this series is a landmark project for Hawaiian storytelling




Chief of War now streaming on Apple TV+ 


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Te Kohe Tuhaka on Playing Namakeʻ in 'Chief of War' & Working with Jason Momoa

Te Kohe Tuhaka on Playing Namakeʻ in 'Chief of War' & Working with Jason Momoa

Elias Giannakopoulos