Thaman was educated at Marist Brothers High School in Suva, Fiji, where he began playing the trumpet at the age of 12. He went on to study music at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.
After graduating from university, Thaman worked as a music teacher at Marist Brothers High School. He also began composing and arranging music for local artists, including the Fijian band Vude.
In 2006, Thaman moved to Australia to pursue his music career. He enrolled at the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney, where he studied jazz performance and composition.
After graduating from the Australian Institute of Music, Thaman began working as a freelance musician and composer. He has worked with a variety of artists, including Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker, Delta Goodrem, and Dami Im.
In 2013, Thaman composed the soundtrack for the film "The Sapphires". The film was a critical and commercial success, and Thaman's soundtrack was nominated for an AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score.
In 2016, Thaman composed the soundtrack for the film "Moana". The film was a huge commercial success, grossing over $650 million worldwide. Thaman's soundtrack was praised by critics and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Thaman has also worked as a music producer for several television shows, including "The Voice Australia" and "The X Factor Australia".
In 2018, Thaman was awarded the Order of Fiji for his contributions to the music industry.
Thaman is a talented composer and musician who has made a significant contribution to the music industry in Fiji and Australia. He is an inspiration to young musicians around the world.
Here are some additional details about Thaman's life and career:
* He is a member of the Australian Guild of Screen Composers and the Australian Society of Composers and Authors.
* He has won several awards for his work, including the APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) Award for Best Film Score (for "The Sapphires") and the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Award for Best Original Soundtrack/Cast Album (for "Moana").
* He is the founder and director of the Konai Thaman Music School in Sydney, Australia.
* He is a board member of the Fijian Music Association.
* He is an active supporter of several charities, including the Save the Children Fiji project and the Fiji Red Cross Society.