Jason Momoa is officially the “happiest papa in the world.” Last week, the Aquaman star took his two children, daughter Lola Iolani, 17, and son Nakoa-Wolf, 16, to their very first Metallica concert.
The proud dad shared snippets of the epic experience on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into their unforgettable family night.
“I LOVE U @metallica,” Momoa captioned his post, which featured photos and videos of the concert. “SO HONORED TO BE INTRODUCING THEM AT @allwithinmyhandsfoundation. Amazing foundation, please check it out. My babies’ first Metallica show. Happiest papa in the world. Chhhhhhheeeeehuuuuuuuuu. Aloha j.”
The actor’s excitement didn’t end there. To make the occasion even more special, Momoa presented Nakoa-Wolf with a custom Gibson guitar for his 16th birthday. In an emotional caption, Momoa reflected on the gift’s significance, saying it was a full-circle moment for him as a Metallica fan and a father.
“When the universe is listening, moments like this happen,” he wrote. “In my heart, I’ve been searching for an explorer just like Papa Het’s—something that would make my son freak out. I raised him on @metallica.”
Momoa explained how his friend and Gibson’s CEO, Cesar Gueikian, surprised him with the perfect guitar—a handcrafted Gibson Explorer CEO2. The sentimental gift left the star visibly moved. “To see all of this come full circle, watch Metallica for the first time with my children, and now give my son a handmade guitar from the CEO of Gibson… is enough to make this big toughy tear up,” he added.
Momoa’s caption concluded with a loving message for his son: “HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY, MY LIL WILD ANIMAL. PAPA LOVES YOU. Now start shredding and melting faces. Forever thankful. Love you, CESAR. ALL MY ALOHA.”
Jason Momoa shares Lola and Nakoa-Wolf with actress Lisa Bonet. The former couple, who announced their split in 2022 after 16 years together, remain devoted co-parents.
