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- Birth nameGeorge Brooks Veikoso
- Fiji was born on May 10, 1970 in Tailevu Province, Fiji. He was an actor, known for Blue Crush (2002), Aloha (2015) and Baywatch (1989). He died on July 23, 2025 in Suva, Fiji.
- He joined Fijian band Rootstrata in 1987 but left the same year for Hawaii due to the 1987 Fijian coups d'état.
- In September 2024 he hosted Homecoming Fiji, a 2-day concert at the King Charles Park in Nadi, Fiji. The event featured an international lineup that included Maoli, J Boog, and Josh Tatofi, among others. According to estimates, the concert contributed approximately FJD$1,000,000 to Fiji's local economy.
- He later rose to prominence from Hawaii, shaping what came to be known as the "Lost Coast Sound.".
- His collaboration on the "Island Warriors" compilation album earned a Grammy-nomination for Best Reggae Album.
- In 1998 he won the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Male Vocalist of the year and Favorite Entertainer of the Year.
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