The most hated job for Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is that of judging competitions. It does not matter if it is Calypso, Soca, or Panorama; the sentiments are always the same. Some will be pleased, and many will say, 'They are thieves.' After listening to the Calypso Monarch Competition last night, I had no clue who won! The judges’ decisions often spark heated debates among the audience, leaving many feeling that their favorite performers have been overlooked. As the vibrant rhythms of the music lingered in the air, it became clear that the true winner might just be the spirit of competition itself!
Then came the results! The surprise of the night was not just who won but also that both Yung Bredda and Machel Montano were beaten into third and fifth places, respectively. The Calypso Monarch for Carnival 2025 is Helon Francis, who sang "To Whom It May Be." Please note that there were audio issues during Helon's performance. All performances are posted below courtesy WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM.
Sokah2Soca extends congratulations to Helon, Kurt Allen, and Yung Bredda! Regardless of who you backed or selected tonight, remember this: Calypso won tonight!
The official results are as follows:
- Helon Francis—To Whom It May Be
- Kurt Allen aka The Last Bardjohn of Calypso—Your Turn Now
- Akhenaton Lewis aka Yung Bredda—We Rise
- Karene Asche aka The Calypso Princess—A Leader
- Machel Montano aka MM—Bet Meh
- Roderick Gordon aka Chuck Gordon—Look Tuh Press
- Duane Ta’zyah O’Connor, aka Ta’zyah O’Connor—Kaiso to D World
- Terri Lyons aka Terri—Ask Yuh Man
- Samraj Jaimungal aka Rikki Jai—Kaiso Chutney
- Anthony La Fleur aka Squeezy Rankin—Justice
- Rosalyn Reid Hayes aka Roslyn—Sing it in Kaiso
- Ann Marie Parks Kojo aka Twiggy—65 and Still Relevant
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: TUCO/NCC Calypso Monarch of Trinidad & Tobago
Venue: D'Savannah, Grand Stand, Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Calypso
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