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FBC mourns the loss of dedicated employee

July 19, 2019 7:08 am

Staff at the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation are trying to come to terms with passing off one of their colleagues, Malakai Qaqacava – the host of the popular iTaukei television show Cucurui.

Qaqacava who passed away at his home in Navuakece Village, Naitasiri yesterday, is described as a vibrant and cheerful man who will be dearly missed not only by fellow staff but his followers on radio and television.

The 45-year-old also hosted a talk-back show Na Vakakeli on Radio Fiji One where he used to delve into topical issues.

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Speaking to FBC News, Qaqacava’s aunt Keresi Nailawa described him as a people’s person and a much-respected man in his village.

Qaqacava was the head of the family, caring for his six siblings after his parents passed away.

Funeral details are still being worked out.