The Ministry of Education is threatening legal action against the producers of the i-Taukei video ‘BUNA’ that was shot at Adi Cakobau School.
Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca in a statement said the Ministry is demanding answers, and pursuing legal action against those involved in the production.
This follows concerns raised by parents and some old scholars.
The video showed students of ACS in their cheerleaders and school uniform in the video, produced by VT1s of VTBOP Music, a Fijian music label.
“There was no consent or approval taken from the principal or the Ministry of Education,” Kuruleca said.
She added that they were disappointed with the artist and the recording agent behind the production of the content of the video.
VTBOP Music has removed the Official Visualiser for VT1S- Buna from the VT1S YouTube Channel.
In a statement, VTBOP Managing Director Tikiko Korocowiri said this was their decision and made out of great concern for the comments directed at the students and their artist.
“No official request to remove the video was communicated to VTBOP Music. We want to clearly state that VT1S had sought and secured the relevant approvals before filming.”
“The safety of everyone involved in making art at VTBOP Music is our number one priority, and we stand firm in preserving these values.”
“We remain committed to taking Fiji Music to the world and thank all our fans for their support,” Korocowiri said.
