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MultimediaSinging Sonia wins National Calypso Queen聽titleNewsday ReporterMonday 10 February 2025Sonia Francis also known as Singing Sonia got a standing o stanley de vation after her performance of The Weaker Sex in the 40th National Calypso Queen competition, at Queen s Hall, St Ann s on February 10. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle SINGING SONIA captured the hearts of the audience and judges with her song The Weaker Sex, earning her a standing ovation and the coveted National Calypso Queen title.The competition hosted by the National Womens Action Committee, took place at Queens Hall, Port of Spain on February 9.The second-place spot went to Kerine Tiny Williams-Figaro with her song Bon Appetit while Curlissa Charles-Mapp placed third with The Original stanley cup uk Superwoman.18 female calypsonians competed for the title including a number of seasoned calypsonians such as Meguella Simon, last years runner-up, Tiny, Roslyn Reid and Wendy Garrick of Tobago.The event marked t stanley germany he competition s 40th anniversary.Newsday photographer Angelo Marcelle attended the event and captured these images.Summer Fraser sings See We Way at the National Calypso Queen competition, at Queen s Hall, St Ann s on February 10. - Photo by Angelo MarcelleMeguella Simon performs Still Better at the 40th instalment of the National Calypso Queen competition at Queen s Hall, St Ann s on February 10. Former extempo champion Black Sage is on right. - Photo by Angelo MarcelleMembers of Soul Oasis Cultural Ambassadors perform as Dame Lorra Ptws JTUM: Employers using covid19 to erode workers rights
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