Is Michael Somare A-List?
No — Michael Somare is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1975
First Prime Minister
Lost A-list status in 1980
Dropped to B tier — Lost Prime Ministership
Ranking Timeline
Elected to Parliament
Entered the House of Assembly before independence.
First Prime Minister
Became the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.
Lost Prime Ministership
Lost a vote of no confidence and stepped down as Prime Minister.
Returned as Prime Minister
Returned to the role of Prime Minister.
Suspended from Office
Suspended from office amid political disputes.
Retirement from Politics
Retired from politics after a long career.
Michael Somare Dies
Sir Michael Somare passed away. He is remembered as the 'father of the nation' in Papua New Guinea.
Fading National Memory
While a monumental figure in PNG's history, Somare is less well-known to the international community and younger generations within PNG.
Last updated: February 25, 2026