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Samoan love song makes history at the 2026 Silver Scroll Awards

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The 2026 Silver Scroll Awards saw Laleilei win the most prestigious songwriting award in New Zealand history by winning the first Gagana Samoa song. This marks a historic milestone as the award was previously held by a song written entirely in English. The event took place at the 2026 Silver Scroll Awards held in Auckland, New Zealand, in October 2026.

Key points

• Laleilei won the 2026 Silver Scroll Awards for the first time a song written entirely in Gagana Samoa won New Zealand's most prestigious songwriting award.
• The award was previously held by a song written entirely in English, making this a historic first for the Silver Scroll Awards.

Context

The 2026 Silver Scroll Awards were held in Auckland, New Zealand, in October 2026. The Silver Scroll Awards are New Zealand's most prestigious songwriting award, and Laleilei's win represents a significant cultural milestone for the country.

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