Last evening Guyana’s national stadium came alive as several of the most highly anticipated competitions raged on.  OKC stormed the Junior competition cementing his name in the Soca and calypso Industry. The Junior who claimed both monarchs at last year’s virtual competitions as a first-time entry and set out to defend both his titles at this year’s Monarch, came out swinging showing his artistic dominance. He successfully defended his junior soca monarch but narrowly missed the Junior calypso monarch thanks to a major upset from a newcomer.

OKC’s stellar entertaining and dramatic performance of BFF was not enough to seal the double as he had aspired. The performance though displaying the youngster’s unrivaled performance energy and his penchant for adding comedic flare to his musical presentations fell short of the crown via an upset from first-time entry Vinel with her crowd-pleasing song entitled ‘yuh Lie’. The song attacked the patriarchy and the misogynistic preying on young impressionable girls, with an empowering message. Rounding out the top three was Omiah Hall who brought the vocals in her presentation of “sugar Daddy’. The performance saw her assuming the role of a young sugar baby. Omiah nailed the characterization as she explored the complex character all while putting on a vocal showcase to rival the best in the industry.

OKC was however able to successfully defend his soca Monarchy against a talented field of performers. The defending Champ was first up and set and unattainable high as he emerged dressed for success and proceeded to place his signature on the wining ‘We Year’ Performance.  Finishing second was the visually impaired Relon Rover who got his start via the GTT Guyana Star singing competition and has not slowed since continual astonishing audience with his ability to rise above his limitations. Vinel who won the calypso monarch rounded out the soca top three with a riveting performance to her song ‘Vibez Up’

1. We Year OKC 0:45

2. BFF OKC 0:45

3. Bare Face Nanny O.K.C 0:48

The Senior calypsonians closed the programme. It was an epic battle to the finish with legendary calypsonians such as Sniper, RG, and young Bill Rogers; they brought a wealth of experience to the stage as they delivered astonishing performances. However, as was the case at the previous monarch the surge of Newcomers continues to create history and chart new paths.  The new monarch is Faith Courrica who won with her song entitled ‘give the youths a chance’. The song was a passionate plea to have leaders invest in the arts and entertainment industry. Newcomer Ego took second place for his brilliantly crafted comedic satirical piece about the way the world is battling the coronavirus pandemic staging a major boxing title match. Granny Ivelaws ‘Red Flag’ rounded out the top three.

We here at Caribbean Entertainment Hub wish to congratulate all other performers and implore you our faithful readers to stay tuned for our review of the other competitions to come.

Both Junior and Senior competitions can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/MOCYSGuyana/videos/1254882441702981

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