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Procera Music, is the largest Record label in Fiji, headquartered in Suva, it is one of the biggest [1] recording and music distribution companies in the South Pacific region. Procera Music was founded by Mohammed Akif [2] [3] [4] and it is well known for releasing Kirtan, Bhajan, Qawwali, Fijian, English [5] and Gospel music. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

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Procera Music Awards

Every year Procera Music hosts its own music festival [13] [14] [15] and music awards [16] [17] [18] [19] to honour achievements by fiji's music artists. [20] [21]

2012 Procera Music Awards

2014 Procera Music Awards

2015 Procera Music Awards

2016 Procera Music Awards

2017 Procera Music Awards

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