| The Naked Samoans | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Stage, television, film |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Genres | Social humor |
| Members | David Fane Mario Gaoa Shimpal Lelisi Oscar Kightley Robbie Magasiva Iaheto Ah Hi |
The Naked Samoans is a New Zealand comedy group made up of Polynesian entertainers, most of whom are Samoan. The group performs social humour and satire that attracts a broad audience, especially among white New Zealanders, without sacrificing the group's Pacific Island identity. The group has gained success in both television and film projects as well as in theatre, which remains their primary base in entertainment. The members of this group are David Fane, Mario Gaoa, Shimpal Lelisi, Oscar Kightley, Robbie Magasiva and Iaheto Ah Hi.