Makuakai “Makua” Rothman is a celebrated Hawaiian big wave surfer, song writer and singer. Born and raised on Oahu’s North Shore, he began surfing as a toddler and made global headlines at 18 by riding a 66-foot wave at Jaws, winning the Billabong XXL Award. In 2015, he became the inaugural champion of the WSL Big Wave World Tour. After a knee injury sidelined him from competition, Makua turned to music, crafting uplifting songs that reflect his aloha spirit. He has toured extensively, sharing collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, G.Love, Awolnation and stages with top artists such as Sublime with Rome, Awolnation, Steel Pulse, G.Love, and Slightly Stoopid.