Is Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi A-List?
NoC
No — Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1998
Prime Minister of Samoa
Lost A-list status in 2021
Dropped to C tier — Election Loss
Ranking Timeline
1998A$0.1M
Prime Minister of Samoa
Becomes Prime Minister of Samoa.
2006A$0.2M+$0.1M
Re-elected Prime Minister
Wins re-election, solidifying his power.
2016A$0.4M+$0.2M
Continued Prime Minister Role
Remains Prime Minister after another election.
2021C▼▼$0.6M+$0.19999999999999996M
Election Loss
His party loses the general election after a long reign.
2021C$0.8M+$0.20000000000000007M
Leader of the Opposition
Becomes the leader of the opposition.
2026C$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Influential Figure
Remains an influential figure in Samoan politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026