MOHI

From the vibrant streets and soundscape of Henderson, West Auckland, award-winning Māori artist MOHI is a once-in-a-generation talent. His music masterfully weaves Te Reo Māori and traditional Māori storytelling with English lyrics and urban influences, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and forward-thinking.

Indigenous to Aotearoa (New Zealand), MOHI’s artistry is grounded in his rich cultural heritage, reflecting the strength and beauty of his whakapapa (ancestry). Since launching his solo career in 2020, he has quickly risen to become a household name - resonating throughout Aotearoa and increasingly on the global stage.

His latest project, “The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements,” is being released in two parts—Side A is out now and already making waves, with two singles reaching the top of the NZ Music Singles Charts in 2024. The first single from Side B, titled “I NEED U,” has just been released, offering a fresh taste of what’s to come in the next chapter of this genre-defying work.

MOHI’s impact continues to resonate across the industry. In 2024, he took home Best Te Reo Māori Album and Best Male Artist at the Māori Music Awards. He also received nominations for Best Māori Artist and the Mana Reo Award at the Aotearoa Music Awards 2025, and won the prestigious APRA Maioha Award for his waiata “Me Pēhea Rā.”

In May, MOHI took his album international with his first showing at the FOCUS Wales International Showcase Festival, where he introduced global audiences to his visionary project, captivating crowds with his powerful live performance.

Most recently, MOHI performed as part of the Matariki National Broadcast, a nationwide celebration watched by over 1 million viewers, further cementing his place as one of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s most compelling and important voices.

You can see MOHI in action on Thursday 9 July at Matariki Waiata Anthems in Concert