Savuto Vakadewavosa

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Savuto Vakadewavosa
Birth nameSavuto Vakadewavosa
Also known asSavuto
Born (1987-07-07) 7 July 1987 (age 37)
Suva, Fiji
Origin Suva, Fiji
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Years active2011–present
Labels Indie art, Procera Music, Lewavesi Production, Spotlight Records

Savuto Vakadewavosa also known as Fiji's Vude Prince [1] is a Fijian singer-songwriter. [2] [3] [4] He is the co-founder of the record label Spotlight Records and he is well known for his songs "Isa My Viti", "Giving Life", "Curu Mai", [5] "E Na Bogi", [6] and Misunderstood, At Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards, the largest performing rights in the south Pacific, he has so far won Best Itaukei Song for "Curu Mai" in 2015 and Most Popular Music Video for "Misunderstood" in 2018, A collaboration with DJ Ritendra.

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Personal life

Born in Fiji in 1987 as Rusiate Savuto Harold Vakadewavosa, known by his stage name Savuto. He is a son of a Methodist church pastor.

Savuto is related to the Fijian rugby player, Isikeli Vuruna as first cousins.

Music career

His debut single from the forthcoming album, Bulou Noqu I Tau was a popular hit in his home country. [7]

Collaborations

Savuto is very well known for his collaborations with fijian composer DJ Ritendra, [8] there single titled "Misunderstood" was a hit in their home country Fiji and won the Most Popular Music Video award at 2018 Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Remixes

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards

YearRecipientCategoryResult
2014Giving Life [17] Best English Song [17] Nominated
2014Isa My Viti [17] Best Itaukei Song [17] Nominated
2014Isa My VitiBest Music VideoNominated
2014Isa My VitiBest CompositionNominated
2015 Curu Mai Best Itaukei SongWon [5]
2015 Curu Mai Most Popular SongNominated
2015Make A ChangeBest Music VideoNominated [18]
2016E Na BogiMost Popular Music VideoNominated
2016Artist of the Year [19] Nominated
2018 Misunderstood with DJ RitendraMost Popular Music VideoWon

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