History of George Veikoso in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 24, 2025

George Brooks Veikoso, known as Fiji, was a versatile Fijian artist. He excelled as a musician, vocalist, songwriter, and music producer. Born in Fiji, specifically the province of Tailevu, he spent his formative years in his homeland. He also worked as an actor.

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May 1970: George Veikoso's Birth

On May 1970, George Brooks Veikoso, also known as Fiji, was born in Fiji, in the province of Tailevu.

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1987: Joined Rootstrata and Moved to Hawaii

In 1987, George Veikoso joined the Fijian band Rootstrata but left the same year to move to Hawaii due to the 1987 Fijian coups d'état.

1998: Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

In 1998, Fiji won the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Male Vocalist of the Year and Favorite Entertainer of the Year.

2002: Acting in Blue Crush and Baywatch Theme Song

In 2002, Fiji co-wrote and sang the season 11 theme song "Let Me Be the One" with Glenn Medeiros and Carlos Villalobos for the TV show Baywatch and he acted in the surfer film Blue Crush.

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2014: Best Pacific International Artist Award

In 2014, Fiji was awarded the Best Pacific International Artist Award at the Pacific Music Awards.

December 2021: Pacific Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award

In December 2021, Fiji won the Pacific Music Awards, Manukau Institute of Technology Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long contribution to the Polynesian reggae scene.

2023: 500 Million Streams

In 2023, Fiji's catalogue surpassed over 500 million streams on digital streaming platforms.

September 2024: Homecoming Fiji Concert

In September 2024, George Veikoso hosted Homecoming Fiji, a 2-day concert at the King Charles Park in Nadi, Fiji, featuring Maoli, J Boog, and Josh Tatofi, among others, which contributed approximately FJD$1,000,000 to Fiji’s local economy.

July 2025: George Veikoso's Death

On July 23, 2025, George Veikoso died. The cause of death was not immediately available.

July 23, 2025: George Veikoso's Death

On July 23, 2025, George Veikoso passed away. The news was confirmed by his family, although details surrounding his death were not immediately disclosed.