Falakika Seilala

Falakika Seilala (died 20 February 1869), was a Queen of Uvea, ruling from 1858 until 1869. She introduced the title Lavelua for all the kings and queens of Uvea. She succeeded her brother Soane-Patita Vaimua Lavelua, and was succeeded by her paternal niece Amelia Tokagahahau Aliki.

Biography A member of the Takumasiva dynasty, she acceded to the throne on 5 December 1858, who chose her to succeed him.

In 1859, she encountered difficulties with a French merchant, who had to leave Wallis. and she died the next day.

Comparison with other sovereigns of Oceania Falakika Seilala was the first Wallisian sovereign to introduce the name Lavelua as a royal title.