FEATURE | Not Polynesian, not Melanesian, not Micronesian, Just Pasifika

FEATURE | Not Polynesian, not Melanesian, not Micronesian, Just Pasifika

BY AMOTA ATANEKA As we honor George Veikoso’s legacy of unity through music, let’s reject the labels that have long divided our people. THE recent passing of George Veikoso, known across Oceania as “Fiji”, sent waves of grief across the Pacific. Whether we grew up in the outer islands or in capital towns, Fiji’s reggae music was the soul of our youth. “Sweet Darling”, “Chant of the Islands”, “Morning Ride” and “Come on Over” weren’t just songs. …