A Brief History
Ma'afu was disclaimed as a Tongan Prince by his cousin King George Tupou I. Since the Vuanirewa Clan of the Lau Islands considered Ma'afu as their own, they therefore bestowed him as the title as the first Tui Lau. The title was later revived in 1938 by the Vuanirewa Clan and bestowed to Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna upon the approval and support of the Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluiilakeba. Ratu Kamisese Mara, the son of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba, was the last to be bestowed the title of Tui Lau.Recent history
There has been no bestowal since Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara's time.Tui Lau Chart of title holders
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* Enele Ma'afu * Kamisese Mara *Notes