George Veikoso
Updated: 12/11/2025, 10:29:37 AM Wikipedia source
George Brooks Veikoso (10 May 1970 – 24 July 2025), known professionally as Fiji, was a Fijian singer-songwriter, musician, producer and occasional actor. He was from Buretu, Nakelo in the Tailevu Province and both of his parents had Tongan & Fijian ancestry. He grew up in the urban area of Raiwaqa in Fiji before moving to Hawaiʻi.
Infobox
Also known as
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Born
George Brooks Veikoso(1970-05-10)10 May 1970Tailevu Province, Fiji
Died
24 July 2025(2025-07-24) (aged 55)Fiji, Fiji
Genres
ReggaeworldR&Bskajazzhip-hop
Occupations
Singer-songwritermusician
Instrument
Vocals
Years active
1987–2025
Labels
Indigenous Alliance
Tables
List of charted albums, with selected details · Discography › Charted albums
NZ
NZ
Title
NZ
Born and Raised
Born and Raised
Title
Born and Raised
Details
Released: 1996
Label: Precise
Peak chart positions
36
Grattitude
Grattitude
Title
Grattitude
Details
Released: 2000
Label: Precise
Peak chart positions
50
Born and Raised II: The Rebirth
Born and Raised II: The Rebirth
Title
Born and Raised II: The Rebirth
Details
Released: 2013
Label: Precise
Peak chart positions
18
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
| NZ | ||
| Born and Raised | Released: 1996 Label: Precise | 36 |
| Grattitude | Released: 2000 Label: Precise | 50 |
| Born and Raised II: The Rebirth | Released: 2013 Label: Precise | 18 |
· Discography › Charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| NZ | |||
| "Sweet Darlin | 1996 | 21 | Born and Raised |
| "Jowenna" | 2004 | 20 | Independence Day |
| "Come On Over"(featuring Papa) | 2006 | 33 | Xperience |
| "Morning Ride" | 30 | ||
| "Lonely Days"(featuring Boog) | 2013 | 15 | Born and Raised II: The Rebirth |
| "One Way" | 2025 | 6 | |
| "Daydream" | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Cruise" (Remix)(with Lomez Brown and Finn Gruva) | — |
References
- "Daydream" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 18 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
- "Cruise" (Remix) did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
- "George Fiji Veikoso, A Fiji Legend"http://fijisun.com.fj/2015/04/12/george-fiji-veikoso-a-fiji-legend/
- RNZhttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/568213/george-fiji-veikoso-the-iconic-voice-that-united-the-pacific
- WIONhttps://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/reggae-singer-george-fiji-veikoso-passes-away-at-55-1753342172973
- "Elvis Presley's copy of the Book of Mormon ain't nothin' but a forgery, Church history experts say"https://www.thechurchnews.com/2018/11/14/23214437/elvis-presleys-copy-of-the-book-of-mormon-aint-nothin-but-a-forgery-church-history-experts-say/
- "MPHS, LCA and BYUH History Department Sponsor 'Movie Night'"https://news.byuh.edu/mphs-lca-and-byuh-history-department-sponsor-movie-night
- "Bula"https://secondhandsongs.com/work/167517/all
- "Fiji's got it, and more, including a Hoku and a new CD"http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/06/29/features/index.html
- Billboards 12 May 2001https://books.google.com/books?id=FikEAAAAMBAJ&dq=Na+Hoku+Hanohano+Award++veikoso&pg=PA30
- "Reggae album from Hawaii is Grammy finalist"http://thegardenisland.com/news/reggae-album-from-hawaii-is-grammy-finalist/article_1cd7d78a-943a-5f9f-86e3-96f1b92bb513.html
- "Blue Crush cast"https://www.tvguide.com/movies/blue-crush/cast/135996/
- Honolulu Star-Bulletinhttps://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/06/29/features/index.html
- "George Fiji Veikoso, A Fiji Legend"http://fijisun.com.fj/2015/04/12/george-fiji-veikoso-a-fiji-legend/
- RNZhttps://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/454764/fiji-veikoso-s-decades-of-music-celebrated-with-pacific-award
- stuff.co.nzhttps://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/127219101/pacific-music-awards-jawsh685-scoops-three-awards-for-hit-savage-love
- www.fijivillage.comhttps://www.fijivillage.com/news/George-Fiji-Veikoso-reaches-milestone-500-million-streams-on-digital-platforms-485rfx/
- www.homecomingfiji.comhttps://www.homecomingfiji.com/
- PMN | Pacific Media Networkhttps://pmn.co.nz/read/entertainment/it-s-going-to-be-epic-fans-set-for-global-music-festival-in-fiji-homecoming
- The Fiji Timeshttps://www.fijitimes.com.fj/concert-delivers-1m-economic-boost-says-whitton/
- Fiji Broadcasting Corporationhttps://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/dpm-gavoka-praises-george-fiji-veikoso/
- "Locally-renowned reggae singer Fiji dies at 55"https://www.kitv.com/news/local/locally-renowned-reggae-singer-fiji-dies-at-55/article_0e9e4619-1cd7-43fd-9613-b3f9ace8b6ac.html
- The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/fiji-singer-death-reggae-hawaii-b2795244.html
- www.instagram.comhttps://www.instagram.com/homecomingfiji/p/DNLrKNASrW5/
- Celebrating the Life & Legacy of George "FIJI" Veikoso - Live from Suvahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dNCt-fOH6c
- www.fijivillage.comhttps://www.fijivillage.com/feature/George-FIJI-Veikosos-funeral-service-underway-rf8x54/
- www.fijivillage.comhttps://www.fijivillage.com/news/Veikoso-is-a-proud-son-of-Fiji-whose-music-touched-hearts-around-the-world--Ratu-Naiqama-f5xr48/
- Hawaii News Nowhttps://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/09/14/thousands-turn-out-fiji-tribute-concert/
- "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart"https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/albums/2025-08-01
- "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart"https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/singles/2025-08-01
- Official Aotearoa Music Chartshttps://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/artists
- "Official Hot 40 Singles"https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2025-09-19
- "Hot 40 Singles"https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2025-10-10