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Archived: Fay-Ann, Bunji Get Candid With Nick Bright of BBC1Extra

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What’s a Carnival in London without an interview on the dynamics of Carnival with two of Trinidad and Tobago’s most embraced soca artistes? Well, Nick Bright of BBC1 Extra wasn’t about to let the opportunity pass him by so with Fay-Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin in his territory on the weekend. Bright took the chance to quiz them both on a number of things, even how Nottinghill carnival compares to carnivals around the world.

Nick Bright (centre) with Fay-Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin.

Nick Bright (centre) with Fay-Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin.

With several of T&T’s entertainers and radio DJs in the mix in the UK, the vibe at the 2013 Nottinghill Carnival is similar to that of other carnivals that have branched out from the mecca- T&T’s carnival, no doubt. Fay-Ann and Bunji Garlin performed at Fire Fete on the night prior to the interview and Bunji described the venue as ‘rammed out’… he then had to correct himself, realizing the audience that would have been listening to him. “Crazy, the place was ram packed… oh sorry, for those of you who don’t know what ram is, the place was packed..,” he said with a bit of humour. Fay-Ann then joined in, expressing that the venue was in fact filled to capacity.

Ambassadors of the Trini carnival, the Trinbago way of life and the culture, much like many of the country’s other entertainers, Fay-Ann and Bunji spoke about the food of T&T, letting it be known that when they travel, one of the things they miss most about back home is the local cuisine. Fay-Ann even dodged a little ‘entrapment’ by her BBC1Extra host, kicking into judicial gear and letting it be known that she does in fact enjoy the Trini-like/Caribbean-like cuisine that’s available in those parts.

Listen for yourself. We’ve uploaded the BBC1Extra clip to ETCETERABUZZ.COM’s soundcloud for you to hear.

RECORDED INTERVIEW

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Trinidad Killa Shares Prophecy with Fellow Artistes.

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There’s never a dull moment in Caribbean entertainment and we’ve got proof. Trinidad Killa has shared prophecy for the future and he’s calling on his fellow artistes on the music circuit to understand their worth.

The restauranteur and entertainer took a brief moment away from his TK Smokehouse duties to hop on an Instagram Livestream. In his prophesy, the TK, whose real name is Kern Joseph, said he predicts that by 2030 there will no more Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago. “You know why? Artistes underselling (day-self). Artistes calling promoters and telling dem, put meh on yh show, put meh on yuh show, put meh on yuh show,” he expressed. The often controversial entertainer alleged that because of this, promoters are not paying artistes to appear on their shows.

He went on, “Carnival become a competition. Once a man have a Road March tune, he poppin’ up in fetes and poppin’ up on shows and performing for free,” he alleged, adding that annually, promoters in Carnival pay the same major artistes for live performances.

Trinidad Killa migrated to the United States some three years ago. He has however remained consistently vocal on the events taking place in his homeland. “Allyuh see what go on with Soca Monarch. There is no more Soca Monarch,” he said, going on to positively highlight this year’s Flava Village addition. “There is so much going on in the carnival. All I would like to say is, artistes, stop under-selling allyuh self and when allyuh learn the value of allyuh artistry, and allyuh stop sell allyuh self short, that is when the industry will start to move.”

Trinidad Killa ended his livestream with the words, “music is a mission, not a competition.”

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Christo Breaks The Glass Ceiling, Hits Toronto for Return Fete.

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A phenomenal Carnival 2026 season in Trinidad and Tobago has paved the way for South Oropuche Trinidad’s very own, Christo, increasing his talent value and making him one of the season’s sought after acts. The young entertainer’s ‘Doux Doux Darlin’ refrain has Caribbean people everywhere, singing along, and it’s likely to remain that way, well into the Summer of 2026.

Christo appeared in Toronto, Canada this past weekend, for Return Fete, Toronto. He was not alone. Fellow entertainers, Coutain, Skinny Fabulous, Full Blown and the vibes man himself, Voice, also shook the event, which was hosted at REBELToronto.

Christo (right) with Dr. Jay (centre) and Coutain (left).
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Produced annually by well known Soca DJ, Dr. Jay, the event is touted as the best fete post T&T carnival each year.

In the aftermath of this year’s Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago, Christo – a relatively new artiste to the soca spotlight, said the love he received this season was unmatched. He took to social media, writing, “To everyone who streamed the music, requested the songs on radio, shared the content, learned the lyrics, and sang every word back at the shows, I see you, and I appreciate you. The growth this Carnival was undeniable, and it happened because of YOU.”

The young artiste referred to Carnival 2026 as a defining chapter in his journey.

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