Hawaiian artist Irie Love described the Pacific as “many islands but one tribe.”
Love, who is on her first trip to Fiji, had the Nadi crowd captivated, with fans singing along to her songs.
She also emotionally performed a song written by George ‘FIJI’ Veikoso.
Love, who has recorded a few songs with FIJI including “It is what it is", says she was saddened that she could not share the stage with him on her first visit to his homeland.
Paradise Rootz are currently performing.
Coming up later tonight, Black Rose, Tomorrow People, Fejoint & Lomez Brown, and headliner Spawnbreezie.
Gates close at 10pm daily.
Maoli headlines tomorrow with “Country Style,” and Common Kings and J Boog on Sunday with the “Island Vibez” rounding out the three days.
People can also look out for Sons of Zion, Aaradhna, Swiss, The Gang, Billy T, Ratu, Nicky, Tree, Steve Macomber, House of Shem, Etu, Black Rose Reunion, Finn Gruva, Juben and Richard Parker in the three days.
The entire three-day festival is also being be live-streamed on the Homecoming Festival website homecomingfiji.com for just NZD $18 per day, which is about FJD $25 per day, allowing people to enjoy all the music and festivities from the comfort of their own homes.
Ticketing tents are open as online ticket sale has closed.
VVIP tickets are sold out.
The three-day festival pass for General Admission is $289, while single-day GA tickets are $159.
VIP tickets cost $489 for a three-day pass, or $239 per day.
People under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Prohibited items include outside food and drinks, drugs, weapons, professional cameras or recording equipment, drones, glass containers, and large backpacks.
