Irakli Charkviani (Georgian: ირაკლი ჩარკვიანი) (November 19, 1961 – February 25, 2006) was a Georgian poet, writer, and musician, lately known under his pseudonym Mefe (მეფე, "The King"). Charkviani is known for his eccentric image and poetry, and for eclectic music, which includes alternative, indie rock, electronic music, pop and hip hop. Charkviani was born in elite family in Tbilisi, the capital of former Soviet Republic of Georgia.