E Ipo

Prince Tui Teka performs his biggest hit 'E Ipo' in this excerpt from a TVNZ special in 1983. Based on an Indonesian song, ‘E Ipo’ was written by Teka with Ngoi Pēwhairangi ('Poi E'), when he was courting her niece Missy, his future wife. The two join Tui Teka on stage for a rousing rendition performed with his trademark verve and humour. Joining them at TVNZ's Auckland studios are Pita Sharples’ Te Roopu Manutaki cultural group. 'E Ipo' hit number one in 1982, following te reo-heavy chart-toppers 'The Bridge' (by Deane Waretini) in 1981, and Howard Morrison's 1982 take on 'How Great Thou Art'.

Key Cast & Crew

Rob Gillies

Production Designer

Derek Wooster

Director, Producer

Ngoi Pēwhairangi

Composer

Ian Ingley

Lighting

Gary Potts

Sound

Prince Tui Teka

Performer, Composer