Little McSteve Junior Zipakali is from YOPO tribe, when he was 9 months old he lost his father Junior in a tribal fight in Tsak valley of Wapenamanda district, Enga Province in 2021. McSteven is a first born son of a young marriage which ended in a merciless killing right in front of their store in a market near their house. Late Junior, a teacher who was seen to have ventured into his mini business of retailing, wholesaling and money sales to many public servants and local business owners in Tsak valley. His was shot death in front of his store in an evening.
Little McSteven, after his father's death his health condition had dropped so rapidly. Not so good as before. His body was vulnerable to all kinds of diseases (ref photos).
He was taken to Mt Hagen on a Friday 26th of July, 2022 by his grand father and mother. He was then given the best medical treatment at Mt Hagen General hospital by his grandma Priscilla Pole. His health had improved a lot afterward. He grew healthy with his uncle McRyan who was born in a same month of November in 2020. They are now best friends ever.
