Helon Francis won the Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Calypso Monarch title at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad capital, dethroning reigning Monarch Machel Montano. His song, “To Whom It May Be,” secured his win. Derek Achong reports for the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian:
Helon Francis secured his second title following the Dimanche Gras show, early this morning. It was his first title since his maiden win in 2018. The Independent Senator sang “To Whom It May Be”, which was a heartfelt message to the next Prime Minister of T&T that is set to be elected in the next general election later this year.
He comfortably dethroned 2024 Calypso Monarch Machel Montano, who placed fifth with his song “Bet Meh”. The outcome for Montano was well received by the audience in the Grand Stand, who laughed loudly and jeered.
Breakout 2025 Carnival artist Akhenaton “Yung Brudda” Lewis, who was a favourite going into the competition and on the night, placed third with “We Rise”.
Anthony “Squeezy Rankin” Le Fleur, also a crowd favourite who drew a round of applause even before he began his presentation, placed 10th with “Justice”. His result drew the ire of the audience, who booed as it was announced.
Calypso Monarch Results
1. Helon Francis – “To Whom It May Be”
2. Kurt “The Last Bardjohn of Calypso” Allen – “Your Turn Now”
3.Akhenaton “Yung Brudda” Lewis – “We Rise”
4. Karene Asche – “A Leader”
5. Machel Montano – “Bet Meh”
6. Roderick “Chuck” Gordon – “Look Tuh Press”
7. Ta’zyah O’Connor – “Kaiso To D World”
8. Terri Lyons – “Ask Yuh Man”
9. Rikki Jai – “Kaiso Chutney”
10. Anthony “Squeezy Rankin” Le Fleur – “Justice”
11. Roslyn Haynes – “Sing it in Kaiso”
12. Twiggy – “65 and Still Relevant” For original article, see https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/helon-francis-has-been-crownedcalypso-monarch-2025-6.2.2246751.8897f2326b
Helon Francis won the Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Calypso Monarch title at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad capital, dethroning reigning Monarch Machel Montano. His song, “To Whom It May Be,” secured his win. Derek Achong reports for the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian: Helon Francis secured his second title following the Dimanche Gras show,
