KJ Apa is now an official Samoan chief. During a traditional ceremony in his village of Moata’a, the 25-year-old Riverdale star bestowed the Samoan chiefly title Matai on Thursday (1 September).

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KJ Apa is officially a Samoan chief after participating in a traditional ceremony. The "Riverdale" star revealed the news with an Instagram post on Wednesday that showed him at the ceremony in Moata'a ...

KJ Apa is following in his father’s footsteps by becoming a chief in his village. On Aug. 31, 2022, the “Riverdale” star was officially granted the matai—or chief—title Savae during a ceremony held at ...