Kokonati Talk

In our season 2 opening episode we talanoa with Fijian fashion designer Atelaite Daunibau about the hustle of fashion, how she carved out her niche bridal brand and complimenting business Sugarose Beauty.

Music Credits

Cool by EILOH

Raspeebies by Dresden the Flamingo

Electric Rainbows by Matt Wigton

In my final episode of the season, I talanoa with Fijian handicraft artisan Jacqueline Kete about her career, childhood and the complexities of navigating the practice of her art while respecting her culture and remain relevant in a changing world.

You can check out Jackie's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TheJourneybyKete

My talanoa with Fijian powerhouse voice Talei Draunibaka takes us on a journey through Fijian night life urban culture to the islands of Lau. Her journey to live an unplugged life to reconnect with her elders is inspiring.

I talanoa with artist Joseph Baro Kaurasi about his latest art project of masi motifs and his journey of cultural and artistic discovery through covid lockdown.

If you'd like to check out his art here's his Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aron_ite/

And feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions [email protected]

In this episode I catch up with Samson Lee, Fijian fashion designer of Fiji's premiere fashion brand 'SL Fiji'.

We talanoa about doing business in Fiji during COVID, creative collaborations and practising indigenous guardianship through fashion.

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Meli Tuqota is a Fijian animated filmmaker based in Suva, Fiji. Meli made history by making the first Fijian indigenous animated short film and the first ever Fijian crowd funded film.

He shares his journey of filmmaking and cultural reconnection.