If you missed the Tobago Calypso Monarch, you can now watch and enjoy it here on Kaiso Dial. On October 23, 2025, Tobago’s Market Square in Scarborough came alive with an epic night of Calypso music for the island’s end‑of‑year carnival. The TUCO Tobago Zone Calypso Monarch Grand Finals brought together Tobago’s finest calypsonians in a fierce battle for the Monarch crown. Expect witty lyrics, sharp social commentary, and timeless calypso vibes that defined the evening.
If you missed it, don’t worry—join us now as we relive the magic and watch the full recap of this unforgettable celebration of culture and artistry!
Nicole Thomas-Clarke was the eventual winner and repeat monarch of the competition. She captured the crown with her powerful rendition of “Sacrifice.”
Her final score was a commanding 460 points that secured the top spot and walked away with the grand prize of TT $100,000.
With her triumph in voice, message, and mastery, Nicole now stands tall among Tobago's finest calypso champions.
The Finalists included:
- Alex Gift ‘Tobago Chalkie’ – I Busy
- Dalanie Baynes – I Dare U
- Dillon Thomas ‘Dilly ’Suede’—One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure
- Dionne Phillip – I For Tobago
- Giselle Fraser ‘GG’ – No Village Can’t
- Jacquelin Reid—The Real Truth
- Rhonda John, ‘Stay ’C’—My Popular Neighbor
- Roslyn Reid – Change
- Wendell Frederick ‘Excite’ – Play Mr. Pan Man Play
- Wendy Garrick – Family
- Nicole Thomas Clarke - Defending Monarch from 2024
The results were as follows:
- Nicole Thomas-Clarke – Sacrifice (Repeat Monarch)
- Wendy Garrick – Family
- GG (Giselle Fraser) – No Village Can’t
- Dilly Suede (Dillon Thomas) – One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure
- Dalanie Baynes – I Dare U
- Excite (Wendell Frederick) – Play Mr Pan Man Play
- Alex Gift (Tobago Chalkie ) – I Busy
- Jacqulin Reid – The Real Truth
- Roslyn Reid – Change
- Rhonda John (Stay C) – My Popular Neighbor
- Dionne Phillip – I for Tobago
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