Ratu Popi Epeli Cakobau (1883–11 October 1936)Lala Sukuna (1983) Fiji: The Three-legged Stool : Selected Writings of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, pxDeath of Ratu Popi Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1936, p8 was a Fijian chief and politician. He held the title of Vunivalu of Bau from 1914 until his death in 1936, and was also a nominated member of the Legislative Council.
Biography Born Popi Epeli Senioli, he was the son of Josefa Celua, who was the third son of the Tui Viti Seru Epenisa Cakobau and Litia Samanunu. Ratu Popi inherited the title from his cousin, Penaia Kadavulevu in 1914.
Like his predecessor, Ratu Popi was a parliamentarian in the Legislative Council of Fiji. After his death in 1936, it is argued that his eldest son Tevita Naulivou inherited the title of Vunivalu, after whom it transferred to another son, George Cakobau.
Popi and his wife Adi Torika were Christian converts.100 years of mission work in Fiji Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1933, p28
In 1934 he changed his name by deed poll to Popi Epeli Cakobau.Grandson of Cakobau Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1934, p45 In the same year he was made a Justice of the Peace.Fiji Indian J.P. Pacific Islands Monthly, 21 September 1934
References
S. Berwick, Who's Who in Fiji, Berwick Publishing House, 1990