Kick Entertainment has officially announced its acquisition of the franchising rights to the iconic Wan Fire brand, marking a significant milestone for the Papua New Guinean entertainment industry. 

The local SME, founded by Ruth Kedea and Anisi Douna, has spent a decade refining its craft in the event space. After five years of providing essential sound services to others, they took a bold leap into hosting their own events, successfully bringing over 20 parties to life across all four regions of PNG. 

From the nostalgic rhythms of old school parties to the modern pulse of afro beats and dancehall, their journey has been supported by consistent partners, with Kedea noting that, “Niugini Ice has been our ‘Day 1’ since we started.”

The transition into the Wan Fire fold was a natural progression for a company that prides itself on deliberate growth. 

Reflecting on their path, Kedea shared, “Everything we’ve done is very intentional in terms of trying to see what we can do differently, in the entertainment space here in the city.” 

This path eventually led them to Spinning Village, a multimedia production and event management company based in Suva, founded by Fijian couple Tikiki and Mere Korocowiri, the masterminds behind the Wan Fire brand. 

It all started with a plan to bring the Fijian group VT1S back to Port Moresby, following their sold-out show at The Gold Club in 2024. As they talked, one thing led to another. 

Since Kick Entertainment was eager to showcase a wider range of Melanesian talent, Spinning Village offered them the Wan Fire platform, and what started as a single concert plan quickly snowballed into a major regional partnership.

By securing the exclusive franchising rights for Wan Fire in PNG, Kick Entertainment now has full access to the Wan Fire platform and its operational resources, including dedicated support from the brand’s existing marketing and social media teams in Fiji. 

“It’s an interesting collaboration. The beauty of it is that we understand each other; we understand our markets. It doesn’t matter how big or small the market is. There’s an understanding of how things work and how well people react,” Kedea explained.

 At its core, it’s a homecoming for Melanesian music.

As Kedea simply put it, “The intention of Wan Fire is to bring all Melanesian artists onto one stage. It’s a celebration of our culture through music.”