Saia Frank Sola

Saia Frank Sola is a talented singer, songwriter, musician, and artist born and raised in Faleula on Samoa's main island of Upolu. In 2014, he moved to Auckland, New Zealand, where he is currently based. He holds a residency performing every Friday night at the Oats Club in Otahuhu as part of the Oats Band.

Rapidly emerging as one of Samoa's premier artists, Saia is already celebrated as one of the country’s top songwriters. With over a million streams for his songs across all platforms, his music continues to make waves in the Samoan music industry. He has toured Samoa, American Samoa, New Zealand, and Australia, with plans to continue touring in the near future.

In 2014, Saia was a runner-up and finalist at Samoa's Star Search. Influenced by his father, a musician and talented songwriter, Saia was exposed to playing instruments and writing songs from a young age. He is a versatile musician, proficient in guitar, piano, violin, viola, bass, double bass, bassoon, and drums.

Saia's music style is shaped by the legends he grew up listening to, such as Punalava'a, Tiama'a, and Rebel Souljahz. He also draws inspiration from artists like Fiji, Boyz II Men, Mr. Tee, Zipso, and Michael Bolton. His love for musical genres like R&B, jazz, gospel, and hip-hop continues to influence his music.
 
Nominated for:
531pi BEST PACIFIC GOSPEL ARTIST