Digicel, the upcoming gargentuous thorn-in-the-side to mega-corp Vodafone, is due to officially open its doors next week Wednesday, 1st of October here in Fiji, bringing to an end the years long monopoly Vodafone had on the local mobile phone industry.
While this may sound like good news to some, the more interesting tid bit of info was which musical artist they’d bring to entertain/disuade the locals during opening day. More marketing then friendly peace offerings to the competition before beginning cut throat business, Digicel is known for impressive, near festival quality opening shows in the countries it opens in.
source: www.matangitonga.to
A free concert, massive promotions, the works.
As impressive as it sounds, I was more interested in who Digicel would bring to Fiji for their mega opening ceremony. Since a repeat of Shaggy’s performance here wouldn’t be original, let alone fair to the friendly tongans (malo to ya’ll tongan readers – yes all 2 of you (: ), any musician was fair game.
After some asking around, a fair bit of bribing and buddy building relationships over booze and grog, rumours have began to surface over who exactly Digicel is bringing to our much hallowed shores for the night’s entertainment. Bear in mind this isn’t official until actually officially announced by Digicel themselves, but a spin on the rumour mill will add a bit of fun to the mix.
Yes, thats right. Rumour has it that we’re getting the chubby chase of hip hop, the rolly polly of R&B, Sean Kingston, singer of such hits as beautiful girls, love like this and What is it.
Surprised? A little bit. Perhaps I was hoping for the return of the UK super reggae band UB40, since their previous concert here in Fiji was more awesome then booze induced sex anywhere. But hey, if it’s a free show, then what’s there to complain about? This, with Vodafone’s car razy promo, signals the beginning of more mega promos on the horizon.
Who were you hoping for?
EDIT: Well, there you have it.
While Sammy G and Mr Grin were of little surprise (I have a feeling this concert will look great on their resume), KatchaFire was somewhat out of the blue.
Also…the Millenium Orchestra? Unless this Orchestra does UB40 covers, I’m not quite sure how they’ll fit into the grand scheme of Hip Hop/Reggae/Rap performances come Wednesday, but I’m always open to surprises 
#1 by Navinesh on September 26, 2008 - 8:54 am
I have been hearing rumours that we might get to witness Rihanna and Chris Brown. Let’s see who they come up with.
#2 by freelancer45 on September 28, 2008 - 10:59 am
the Chris and Rihanna concert here in New Zealand their tickets sold out in a freakin 20 minutes!!!! before I could say what? Chris and Rihanna concert?? I saw the posters saying October so I thought oh lotsa time…Fiji style!!!LOL
It will be on the 27th with tickets@NZD$149.90 the ninety cents will pay for their bus fares home…lol
but interesting…Fiji would be just like a stone throw away from here especially for two touring musicians!
At least the tyranny has ended for mobile com back home!:) Choice is wonderful!!
#3 by shiva on October 1, 2008 - 7:01 pm
How big the venue? Wondering if people will need to camp overnight to get a spot in…since its free expect everyone and their grandparents to be interested haha.
#4 by Nongkyndong on October 3, 2008 - 1:37 pm
Sometimes, though! Too much choice is confusing. But, yesh…in general choice is wonderful.