AS the Fiji Performing Rights Association prepares to hold its fourth annual music awards, it has released the list of nominees for the various categories.
The annual music awards will be held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva from 6pm on May 13.
Various organisations including The Fiji Times, which is a sponsor for the event, have come forward to support FPRA in ensuring a successful music awards night.
The nominees in various categories are:
Best Hindi Song presented by Shop N Save.
* Pukar
Artist Honey Hasan
Composer Halima Akter
* Kaahe Ko Aayo Mere Desh
Artist Praneel Sami Don
Composer Praneel Sami
* Ma Jhule Ma Jhule
Artist Praneel Sami Don
Composer Praneel Sami
Best Hip Hop Song presented by The Fiji Times
* Pauta
Artist Drixstar
Composer Andrew Bolakoro
* I’m From The West Coast
Artist Team Stay Focused
Composer Isikeli Savu, Nicky Bautavu and Steven Vereakula
* Run It Up
Artist Wilo (Featuring Tropic Thunda)
Composer Willie Usuramo and George Wasile
Best Gospel Song presented by New Methodist Christian Fellowship
* Noqu Kalou
Artist Suliasi Tuilawalawa
Composer Suliasi Tuilawalawa
* Holy, Savasava
Artist CMFI Zone 21
Composer Kalevati Veiseyaki
* Maroroi Au
Artist Extol Gospel
Composer Maikeli Livani and Arisi Tabua
Best iTaukei Song presented by iTaukei Land Trust Board
* Ko Rosi Ni Utoqu
Artist Leba Boi Yawa e Lomai Nasau
Composer Etonia Lote Jr.
* Senikakala
Artist Nasio Domoni
Composer Tuverea Tuamoto
* Rosi Ni Waisiliva
Artist Malumu Ni Tobu Kei Navaukura
Composer Jiosevata Vetaukula
Best English song presented by Vatuvara Private Islands
* Pauta
Artist Drixstar
Composer Andrew Bolakoro
* Coming Home
Artist Nem and Talei
Composer Talei Draunibaka, Nemani Vanua and Phil Dakei
* I’m From The West Coast
Artist Team Stay Focused
Composer Isikeli Savu, Nicky Bautavu and Steven Vereakula
Most Popular Song presented by Communication Fiji Ltd
* Coming Home
Artist Nem and Talei
Composer Talei Draunibaka, Nemani Vanua and Phil Dakei.
* Ko Rosi Ni Utoqu
Artist Leba Boi Yawa e Lomai Nasau
Composer Etonia Lote Jr
* Sulu Tavoi E Cagina Yawa
Artist Simi Rova
Composer Iliesa Baravilala
* Sinikakala
Artist Nasio Domoni
Composer Tuverea Tuamoto
* Rosi Ni Waisiliva
Artist Malumu Ni Tobu Kei Navaukura
Composer Jiosevata Vetaukula
Most Popular Music Video presented by Goodman Fielder
* Sau Tiko Viti
Artist Drizstar (Featuring Tropic Thunda)
Composer Andrew Bolakoro
* My Love For You
Artist Cakau Lei Lomai (Feat. Young Davie and Kula Kei Uluivuya)
Composer TaitusiI Maqanatagane
* Coming Home
Artist Nemi and Talei
Composer Talei Draunibaka, Nemani Vanua and Phil Dakei
* Vasiti Rekisa
Artist Kula Kei Uluivuya
Composer Viliame Cokanauto
* Home
Artist Elena
Composer Joycelyn Karwa, Apisalome Tuekubu and Elena Baravilala
Best New Artist presented by Fijian Teachers Association
* Drixtsar
* Suliasi Uluilakeba
* Senilagakali Kei Koroilagi
Artist Of The Year presented by Fiji Performing Rights Association
* Nemi and Talei.
* Leba Boi Yawa E Lomai Nasau
* Kula Kei Uluivuya
Best Composition (Premiere Aaward) presented by Tabs Investments
* Senikakala
Artist Nasio Domoni
Composer Tuverea Tuamoto
* Rosi ni Waisiliva
Artist Malumu Ni Tobu Kei Navaukura
Composer Jiosevata Vetaukula
* I’m From the West Coast
Artist Team Stay Focused
Composer Isikeli Savu, Nicky Bautavu and Steven Vereakula
