Takenivula Rakei is a Fijian and Tikopian meke performer and choreographer based in the UK. As a member of Mekeart Tribe, she has been performing for over a decade at a range of events and venues such as Twickenham and Wembley Stadium, the Royal Academy of Arts, and Westminster Abbey. She choreographed a meke called ‘Rogoci Viti’, which means ‘Listen to Fiji’ using MAA’s collection as part of her internship with Urban Pathways: Fiji. Youth. Arts. Culture. For her performance, she also won Best International Entry for Urban Pathway’s iSausauvou exhibition.
Amidst discussions of dream opportunities, an unexpected collections internship emerged, leading this UK-based Fijian intern to researching and choreographing meke, a traditional dance.
5 September 2023
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