President, Diplomats And Fans Pay Respects To The Mighty Sparrow At NAPA

Hundreds gathered at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on Wednesday to bid farewell to calypso legend The Mighty Sparrow, as stories of his impact on Trinidad and Tobago’s culture and people’s lives echoed throughout the venue.

From as early as 10am, a steady stream of mourners, admirers and supporters passed through the halls where the body of the Calypso King lay in repose ahead of his State-assisted funeral on Friday.

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Fans, some of whom have admired him for decades, shared why they hold their Birdie very dear to their hearts.