Nakanai tribe

The tribe recently took part in a bride price ceremony at Gavuone village in the Abau district of Central Province, paying for Captain Steward Kadiko’s wife.

After months of planning and preparation, Captain Kadiko has decided to finally pay bride price for his wife as a sign of chieftaincy in his tribe.

Raised in a Nakanai culture, Capt Kadiko always kept his traditional values close to heart.

Last Thursday, he flew in 70 of his tribesmen from Hoskins in West New Britain to witness the occasion.

The Nakanai tribe of West New Britain has put their very own son Simon Malu to contest the Talasea Open seat.

Malu, who is a former Director of Customary Lands nominated on the last day of nominations in Kimbe with a large crowd of supporters from Nakanai and around the province.

Malu is confident to win and claim back the Talasea seat which is rightfully theirs.

“This is our birthright and we cannot allow others to continue to dominate this seat.

“It’s about time we took what is ours and lead our people.”

The seat is currently held by Francis Marus.