By: T. J. Chapman
SKN PULSE, Friday, 30, December, 2016 – Seven calypsonians namely Hollywood, Lady Diva, Queenie G, Jackie, Lil Miss, Socrates and Calypso Craig came up against King Astro last night at Carnival Village as they competed in the Calypso Monarch competiton.
The calypsonians performed two competiton pieces infront of an appreciate audience.
At the end of the night, Calypso Craig received the most points and was crowned the 2016-2017 National Carnival Monarch.
Craig who is now a first time kaiso King having won the calypso finals at Carnival Village last night dethroned King Astro in the process. While Craig has reached the finals several times over the years he never won a crown until last night.
Craig amassed a total of 776 points to win the Calypso Monarch.
With 751 points, Socrates placed 1st runner up. Jackie with 711 points placed 2nd runner and 3rd runner up went to Queeny G with 683 points.
