It was a night when the bush judges went up against professional judges, and to the bush judges' dismay, it feels like the official judges got some of the results wrong! Don't laugh; this happens every year for every carnival competition. And, guess what, we actually enjoy it this way. C'est La Vie.
And here we are; congratulations to those who were selected! All the singers were deserving, but not everyone could make it to the finals. With thirty contestants, the finals would see the pool cut in half, vying for the coveted title. All of the singers who graced the stage at the NWAC National Calypso Queen Competition 2026, held at the John Cupid Carnival Village, Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, gave stellar performances. After the competitive showcase of talent, sixteen finalists have been selected to advance to the grand finals, taking place on January 25 at Queen’s Hall.
Kaiso Dial celebrates every participant for their artistry, courage, and commitment to the calypso tradition. To those who did not make it, it means you are deserving; the world now knows that you are here to stay and will continue to deliver excellent music. Now we look forward to an unforgettable night of excellence as the finalists vie for the crown.
The Results are here. Here are the finalists:
- Aaliah Hinds—My Hero
- Alana Sinnete-Khan (Lady Watchman)—Not Venezuela
- Eunice Peters—De Code
- Georgia McIntyre (The Messenger)—A Sense of Empathy
- Giselle Fraser—No Village Can't
- Ife Alleyne—Real Victory
- Joanne Gibson (Queen Voice)—The Last Birthday Party
- Judith Edwards (Jay Edwards)—Plus Size
- Kadija Jeremiah—Dat Ting
- Kerine Williams-Figaro (Tiny)—You Never Know
- Meguella Simon—My Child
- Naomi Sinnette—Talking Drum
- Roslyn Reid-Hayes—Calypso Calling me
- Shinelle Cottoy Davis (Nelly Cottoy)—Ominira (Freedom)
- Stacey Sobers-Abraham (Stacey Sobers)—Greater Good
- Tameika Darius—No Love
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: NWAC Calypso Queen Competition 2026
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
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