[3] He had an instrumental role in maintaining the fortunes of the Vuanirewa under the reign of his relative Malani.

Delailoa's spouse is not known, but he had two sons – Lokininayau and Uluinayau, and one daughter – Vakadewa.

One son of Delailoa warned Malani of Chief Dranivia's impending plans.

[5] Delailoa would later be welcomed back by Niumataiwalu after Niumataiwalu realised that upon his impending death by the Bauans after impregnating the Radini Levuka in Bau, that Delailoa would be his only surviving close relative.

[8] Delailoa could not claim this title since it had been transferred to Niumataiwalu's lineage in Lakeba that would be consolidated by the installation of Rasolo.