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Locally-Beloved Reggae Singer Fiji Dies at 55
FIJI, JUL 24 – George 'Fiji' Veikoso battled illness for years and left a legacy with over 500 million music streams and multiple awards, including a Grammy nomination, Polynesian Music said.
- Pacific reggae star George 'Fiji' Veikoso died quietly at his home in Fiji, surrounded by his wife and children.
- During recent health struggles, he lost a long battle with illness, amid ongoing health challenges in recent years, including performing from a wheelchair at last year's Homecoming Fiji festival.
- His career was marked by major honors—winning Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in 1998 and earning a Grammy nomination for Island Warriors—while his music surpassed 500 million streams.
- Polynesian Music called him a `beautiful soul`, while fans and fellow artists honored him as a `pillar of island music`.
- He left behind an unfinished 2025 Homecoming Fiji festival scheduled for September, after last year's two-day Homecoming concert in Nadi generated about $1 million for the local economy.
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Beloved reggae artist, Fiji, passes away at 55
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A heartbreaking loss in the Hawaii music community. Renowned Fijian-Hawaiian artist, George Veikoso, popularly known as Fiji, has passed away at the age of 55. Expect disruptions in Aiea on Kamehameha Highway He died on Wednesday, July 23 in his homeland of Fiji, surrounded by loved ones. The singer, songwriter and music producer known for his great contribution to Pacific Island reggae has left behind a legacy and disc…
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