Local musician Robyn Centannial Akari pleaded guilty to three charges of making defamatory and threatening comments on Facebook, following her appearance before the District Court in Apia on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.

The charges stem from comments made on 31 July 2025, which the prosecution described as “malicious, harmful, and intended to damage the reputation of others.”

The posts were brought to the attention of authorities following a complaint from a female of Fasitoo-uta who was targeted by Akari’s remarks.

Presiding over the matter, District Court Judge Talasa Atoa Saaga accepted the guilty pleas and adjourned sentencing to 3 November 2025.

As part of her bail conditions, Akari has been ordered to refrain from making or posting any further defamatory or threatening statements on any social media platform.

Judge Saaga also warned that failure to comply with these conditions could result in the immediate revocation of bail and possible remand in custody.

Akari, who has previously gained recognition in Samoa’s local music scene, is also currently facing a separate charge of assault in relation to an incident alleged to have occurred earlier this year.

According to police reports, the alleged assault took place at a nightclub in Apia on the evening of July 4^th 2025 before the Samoa Vibes concert on July 5^th, an event which Akari was originally scheduled to perform.

The 18-year-old complainant was reportedly out socialising with her aunt, who had recently arrived from Melbourne, when the incident occurred.

The victim’s father, Sammy Atoa, lodged a formal complaint alleging that his daughter was slapped and punched by Akari without provocation. The young woman sustained minor injuries and sought medical attention following the incident.

Akari was charged and released on bail in connection with the assault case and appeared before the court on 6 August 2025. No plea has been entered in that matter, which remains under judicial consideration.

Although Tuesday’s hearing dealt solely with the Facebook comments, both matters have drawn considerable public interest due to Akari’s status as a public figure.

The Samoa Observer approached Akari for comment following the court hearing, but she declined to speak.