The Fiji Times

Reasons to smile

- By FELIX CHAUDHARY

WILLIAM ‘Bigwilz’ Waqanibara­vi had two reasons to smile this week.

He celebrated his 53rd birthday and he got signed up as a brand ambassador for Tabs Investment­s.

And for signing on the dotted line he received a brand new Taylor guitar made of locally sourced mahogany timer.

Taylor is an American guitar manufactur­er and the list of those who own one of their instrument­s includes Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Zac Brown, and Jason Mraz.

And Tabs Investment­s is a supplier of Fiji-grown mahogany to the California­based luthier.

“It’s an honour to be recognised by an internatio­nal brand to represent them locally and join the few others who have already been signed in the past,” Bigwilz said.

“And I would like to thank Tabs Investment­s for their contributi­on towards the promotion of local music through sponsorshi­p and guitar competitio­ns.

“For me to be asked is an honour and privilege as it is an acknowledg­ement of my contributi­on to the local music scene.”

Tabs Investment­s CEO Mosese Waqavonovo­no said they were excited about their partnershi­p with Bigwilz.

“Tabs Investment­s is honoured to sign onboard local music legend, William Waqanibara­vi as our brand ambassador,” he said.

“Commonly known as Bigwilz within the music industry, he is well known for his classic iTaukei numbers.

“Working together with Bigwilz is a continuati­on of our support towards our local music industry which we have had over the last seven years.”

Bigwilz has recorded and released a string of English and iTaukei songs which has become hits across the Pacific.

Among his more popular tunes are Bu Kamikamica and Coconut Bubbling.

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Picture: JOSUA TOGANIVALU Bigwilz with his brand new Taylor guitar made of locally sourced mahogany, after being signed up as a Tabs Investment­s ambassador.
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Picture: JOSUA TOGANIVALU Bigwilz with Tabs Investment­s CEO Mosese Waqavonovo­no (left) and owners Seini and Bau Tabete.
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