Culture · 1 min read · Published 29 Oct 2026
Nicole Thomas-Clarke Wins Third Straight Tobago Calypso Crown
By the Luk It Hyah newsdesk · Sources · Reporting disclaimer
The Short
Nicole Thomas-Clarke won the Tobago Carnival Calypso Monarch title for a third consecutive year with “Respect”. TTT News reported that ten performers competed at Market Square, Scarborough, on Tuesday 27 October. Wendy Garrick placed second and Chevelle Williams third.
Related public figures: Brother Valentino · Nicole Thomas-Clarke · Wendy Garrick · Chevelle Williams
The Full Story
The Tobago Carnival Calypso Monarch contest brought ten performers to Market Square in Scarborough on Tuesday 27 October. The competition, in its fifth edition, included songs addressing social and environmental concerns, according to TTT News.
Sources: TTT News, 28 Oct ↗
TTT reported that Nicole Thomas-Clarke retained the title with “Respect”, completing three consecutive Tobago Carnival Calypso Monarch wins. Its 2025 profile had recorded her second consecutive victory. Thomas-Clarke told TTT that preparing for this year’s contest required time away from work and rehearsal.
Thomas-Clarke received a TT$100,000 prize, TTT reported. Wendy Garrick placed second with “Borrowed Time”, a song about the environment, while Chevelle Williams took third with “All Hands on Deck”, a social commentary. TTT did not publish the judges’ scores in its report.
Sources: TTT News, 28 Oct ↗
The competition included a tribute to the late Brother Valentino through performances of his songs. This was the Tobago Carnival contest, distinct from the national Calypso Monarch competition.
Sources: TTT News, 28 Oct ↗
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