New Methodist Christian Fellowship has signed on as a sponsor for the Fiji Performing Rights Association gala night this week, an awards ceremony held annually to recognise producers and artists whose music and songs have helped lifted spirits daily amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts.
NCF General Superintendent, Pastor Atunaisa Vulaono today handed over the church’s contribution in support of the Best Gospel Song category, for the fourth consecutive year to FIPRA Director Laisa Vulakoro who expressed the organisation’s gratitude.
“We are always grateful for their continued support,” Ms Vulakoro said.
Pastor Atunaisa said their support of the Best Gospel Song award is centered on young people and using music “to draw them to the Lord.”
“And for us, we use a lot of songs in our worship and in praising, so it is just right for us to sponsor the Best Gospel song award.”
The two songs that have been nominated for the award are Biliraki, sung by Pojee and composed by Steven Vereakula, and Tamaqu was performed and composed by Tomasi Radakua.
The awards ceremony opens tomorrow with the 2020 and 2021 FIPRA Music Awards that will be held virtually live-streamed from the Grand Pacific Hotel at 5 pm. The 2022 ceremony proper will be held at the same venue the following day, starting at 5.30pm.
The other categories and nominees for the 2022 FIPRA Music Awards are:
BEST iTAUKEI SONG – Presented by TLTB
- TAVAKA
Artist – Voqa Kei Munia; Composer – Josateki Wainiqolo
- TEI SA KADRE
Artist – Voqa Kei Munia; Composer – Josateki Wainiqolo
- YALAYALA
Artist – VT1s; Composer – Steven Vereakula
BEST ENGLISH SONG – Presented by FINTEL
- I’LL THINK OF YOU
Artist – Josa; Composer – Josateki Nailati
- FIGHT TOGETHER
Artist – Ra V; Composer – Ravneil Singh
- ISLAND QUEEN
Artist – Etta Gonerogo; Composer – Anarietta Sabua Leduaiivosaki & Josateki Nailati
MOST POPULAR SONG – Presented by CFL
- AU NA WAWA
Artist – Yanu Brothers; Composer – Ropate Drose
- AU MOCE
Artist – Voqa Kei Waitadralagi; Composer – Ledua Cakacaka
- TAVAKA
Artist – Voqa Kei Munia; Composer – Josateki Wainiqolo
- CIQOMI AU
Artist – Cagi Ni Delaiyatova; Composer – Ledua Cakacaka
- NI DAU TUKUNI
Artist – Cakau Ni Mana Kei Na Uluinaviriviri; Composer – Maciu Salauca
The Top 5 nominees for Most Popular Song will then be submitted to the public for public voting via social media on the FIPRA Music Awards Facebook page. Voting kicks off Friday 2 September & closes at 12 midnight Friday 30 September.
MOST POPULAR MUSIC VIDEO – Presented by THE HOT BREAD KITCHEN
- TAVAKA
Artist – Voqa Kei Munia; Composer – Josateki Wainiqolo
- TEI SA KADRE
Artist – Voqa Kei Munia; Composer – Josateki Wainiqolo
- NOQU DINA
Artist – Yanu Boyz (feat. Natalie Raikadroka); Composer – Tevita Vukialau, Saimone Koroi & Seremaia Naureure
- CIQOMI AU
Artist – Cagi Ni Delaiyatova; Composer – Ledua Cakacaka
- NI DAU TUKUNI
Artist – Cakau Ni Mana Kei Na Uluinaviriviril Composer – Maciu Salauca
The Top 5 nominees for Most Popular Music Video will then be submitted to the public for public voting via social media on the FIPRA Music Awards Facebook page. Voting kicks off Friday 2 September & closes at 12 midnight Friday 30September.
BEST NEW ARTIST – Presented by CAPITAL INSURANCE
- JOSA
Song – Amania; Composers – Josateki Nailati & Apimeleki Ratulevu
- VOQA KEI MUNIA
Song – Tavaka; Composer – Josateki Wainiqolo
- VT1S
Song – Yalayala; Composer – Steven Vereakula
ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Presented by EXTRA SUPERMARKET
- CAKAU NI MANA KEI ULUINAVIRIVIRI
Song – Ni Dau Tukuni; Composer – Maciu Salauca
- SENIBUA KOULA
Song – Tobu Dromuci; Composer – Emosi Diani
- CAGI NI DELAIYATOVA
Song – Ciqomi Au; Composer – Ledua Cakacaka
BEST COMPOSITION – Presented by ROOSTER
- TAVAKA
Artist – Voqa Kei Munia; Composer – Josateki Wainiqolo
- TEI SA KADRE
Artist – Voqa Kei Munia; Composer – Josateki Wainiqolo
- TOBU DROMUCI
Artist – Senibua Koula (feat. SKK, Rosi Damu Kei Lomai & Voqa Ni Ua Kei Cakau); Composer – Emosi Diani
The winners for the following remaining six categories will be announced during the main event on Saturday 1 October:
- Best Hindi Song presented by the High Commission of India
- Best Hip Hop Song presented by Software Factory
- Best Recording Engineer presented by FIPRA
- Outstanding Service to Fijian Music presented by Westpac
- International Achievement presented by the Australian High Commission in Fiji
- Hall of Fame presented by FIPRA
