Double Monarch: Mikey Mercer claims Sweet and Power Soca crowns

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Fernella WedderburnJournalist at Barbados Today

July 13, 2026

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Double Monarch: Mikey Mercer claims Sweet and Power Soca crowns

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Mikey Mercer completed a sensational double on Sunday night, capturing both the Sweet Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch crowns at the National Botanical Gardens during the Banks Party Monarch Finals, Powered by HITZ 106.7 FM.

He dominated both competitions, earning a perfect 100 points in each final to secure the titles and a combined $200 000 in prize money.

Mikey Mercer with his cheque and trophy on Sunday night (Kemar Holder/Barbados TODAY)

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