If you were disappointed that you didn’t get to see the Chutney Soca Monarch Semifinals last night at Flava Food Village, Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain. The newly announced finalists might ease that frustration—and trust us, it’s a strong cast. Can one of the ladies dethrone MM?
The finalists for the 2026 Chutney Soca Monarch have been confirmed after a fiery semifinal round, with Savita Singh, Lady Lava, and Rasika Dindial emerging as the top performers. They now spearhead the anticipated historic showdown at Skinner Park, San Fernando, on Sunday, 8th February.
This year’s competition carries extra intrigue. In the event’s 31‑year history, no woman has ever claimed the crown, and many are watching closely to see if 2026 could finally be the year that barrier breaks.
Defending Monarch Machel Montano returns to face 14 determined challengers as they vie for three titles: Chutney Soca Monarch, Queen of Chutney Soca, and Traditional Chutney Monarch. Keep this in mind as you watch and do your bush-judge diligence... Three titles up for grabs:
- Chutney Soca Monarch (the main event/overall champion)
- Queen of Chutney Soca (the best female performance)
- Traditional Chutney Monarch (This one is for the purists)
2026 Finalists:
- Machel Montano (Defending Monarch)
- Keisha Harris aka Lady Lava x Ravi B—Cyar Pick
- Devindra Gattoo, aka Mr. D.G.—Ropaylaa Dhann
- Ari Ghouralal aka Ari G—De Party Start (correct if wrong)
- Kerron Tyron Williams aka Wackerman—Bring Yuh Mother Come
- Savita Singh—The Ring
- Ricardo Melville aka Daddy Chinee—Together
- Mau Bros with Lord Nelson—Ah Coming Home
- Amit Stargram & Oscar B—Bairi Bangaala
- Shiva Lahkan—Man Baaya Hai
- Saleem Malik Beharry, aka Master Saleem—Bhoujie
- Adesh Samaroo—Pet Rat
- Kris Veshal Persad aka Ki Persad—She Fadda
- Rasika Dindial—Pong D Damadol
- Nurizza Bachan aka Nurizza—Ex Lova
The road now leads to Skinner Park—where the culture, the rhythm, and the rivalry will meet the big stage.
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Event: Chutney Soca Monarch 2026
Post: The Finalists
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Chutney Soca 🎶
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