According to unconfirmed reports, the night raised $100,000 for the Samoa Victim Support Group. The owner of Digicel, Dennis O’Brien, has also reportedly pledged to add $200,000 to the donation.
The life of a man known as ‘DJ Ray’ was remembered during the weekend at the Matuatu Funway Park where a star-studded line up entertained the hundreds in attendance.
The Ray of Hope concert, dedicated to the memory of businessman and DJ, the late Raymond Fruean, was to raise funds for survivors of crime being cared for by the Samoa Victim Support Group.
The concert also kicked off the celebration of the Teuila Festival, attracting tourists, locals and S.I.D.S. delegates for a night of variedentertainment.
And there were simply too many moments with one quality star after another taking the stage.
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Most popular among the Samoan crowd were Scribe and Savage who ripped it up when they took the stage. Not to be outdone were the soulful voices of Aaradhna, Julie Taale as well as the talents of Pieter T, Sammy Johnson, Monsta, Vince Harder and many local artists.
There was something for everyone. There was a lot of hip-hop, a bit of reggae, jazz, Samoan style and all styles.
Monsta said Samoa is one of his favourite places to perform.
“We are here to help those who are in need,” he said. “This life is not about fame, it’s not about having so much money but it’s about love.
Love makes everything possible.”
Among the audience was Jonathan Ta’afua, of Tanugamanono.
“We came here to be part of the concert and to show that we also care for those in need,” he said. “Having the opportunity to see these Samoan stars is fantastic …. I wouldn’t want to miss it.”
Sam Tauti’aga said everyone on stage was ‘on to it.’
Asked about his favourite act, he said he couldn’t choose.
“I loved hearing them all,” he said. “And getting to meet Savage, Scribe, Aaradna and others in person was just amazing.
“My biggest hope is to see all these artists here in Samoa next year.”
Jammy Toa said the most exciting part of the concert was the fact there was no alcohol.
“It was a great for all the families to come and enjoy,” she said.
According to unconfirmed reports, the night raised $100,000 for the Samoa Victim Support Group. The owner of Digicel, Dennis O’Brien, has also reportedly pledged to add $200,000 to the donation.
The concert was backed by Digicel..
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