A new champion has been crowned following the recently concluded National United Society of the Blind Calypso Competition for the Blind.

Songbird, singing Respect My Cane, captured the coveted winner’s trophy, dethroning six-time winner Mr DJ and claiming the grand prize of $10,000 with 429 points.

Second place was secured by Size 2 with Pride and Industry, earning $7,500. Third place went to Musical Shane, who received a cash prize of $5,000, while former monarch Mr DJ won $1,000 and a gift basket for his rendition of How Independent Are We.