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TAMEIKA DARIUS captured the 2026 National Calypso Queen title with a powerful performance that blended striking visual presentation and sharp social commentary.

Darius took the stage on January 25, at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s. She was dressed in a flowing white gown and an isicholo, the traditional flared headwear of the Zulu people. The look was completed with a glittering navy-blue waterfall necklace, creating an ethereal visual.

Her winning song, No Love, struck the audience with the force of a headline. Through pointed lyrics, Darius delivered a hard-hitting critique of modern society, stripping away pretence to expose what she portrayed as a growing coldness among people.