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Watch the inspiring story of Matua School's Dux Reapi Tabuaniviti on fijivillage Straight Talk

Watch the inspiring story of Matua School's Dux Reapi Tabuaniviti on fijivillage Straight Talk

By fijivillage
12/02/2026
Reapi Tabuaniviti
From her dad being diagnosed with cancer when she was 14, to financial struggles at home and rejection at school, get ready to watch and hear the inspiring story of Matua School's Dux for 2025, Reapi Tabuaniviti.

She will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.

Tabuaniviti will share her story on how she dropped out of school, and eventually overcame all the hurdles a few years later to become the Dux of Matua School in Nabua - smashing the previous highest marks achieved at the school.

You can watch the Straight Talk interview on our facebook page, YouTube channel, and TikTok and X account, fijivillage. 

You can also catch the podcast, fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 
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