Singing Sonia wins National Calypso Queen title
Written by Newsday Reporter on February 10, 2025
SINGING SONIA captured the hearts of the audience and judges with her song The Weaker Sex, earning her a standing ovation and the coveted National Calypso Queen title.
The competition hosted by the National Women’s Action Committee, took place at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain on February 9.
The second-place spot went to Kerine “Tiny” Williams-Figaro with her song Bon Appetit while Curlissa Charles-Mapp placed third with The Original Superwoman.
18 female calypsonians competed for the title including a number of seasoned calypsonians such as Meguella Simon, last year’s runner-up, Tiny, Roslyn Reid and Wendy Garrick of Tobago.
The event marked the competition’s 40th anniversary.
Newsday reporter Angelo Marcelle attended the event and captured these images.
Summer Fraser sings See We Way at the National Calypso Queen competition, at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s on February 10. – Photo by Angelo Marcelle
Meguella Simon performs Still Better at the 40th instalment of the National Calypso Queen competition at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s on February 10. Former extempo champion Black Sage is on right. – Photo by Angelo Marcelle
Members of Soul Oasis Cultural Ambassadors perform as Dame Lorraines at the National Calypso Queen competition on February 10. – Photo by Angelo Marcelle
Francelia ‘Lady Tallish’ Jackson is carried on a palanquin through the audience to usher in her performance of Born to be Calypsonian at the National Calypso Queen competition at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s on February 9. – Photo by Angelo Marcelle
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