Trinidad and Tobago female soca artiste, Kerlz is going solo. The entertainer has announced her departure from the A Team Band, via media release. A 13-year-journey with the band’s front-line has been dubbed, ‘an amazing run’ by the entertainer who says she is grateful for the experience and the foundation built over the years.

Having recently unleashed a new single called, ‘Medicine’ on D’ Guitarman Riddim alongside fellow soca artistes, Ding Dong and Salty, Kerlz, whose real name is Kerlene Joseph, says she is excited to enter this new chapter. “I extend my deepest and most sincere thanks to the A Team Band for the incredible opportunity and the platform they provided me over the past 13 years,” she said, adding, “The journey has been formative and I will always cherish the music we created and the stages we shared together. I wish the entire A Team family nothing but the very best in all their future endeavours.”

Memories made and cherished, the singer now has her heart set on maximizing the potential of her recent release, which is already gaining ground as the 2026 season comes into focus. With a powerful voice and a dynamic stage presence, Kerlz says she is ready to captivate audiences as a solo performer.

The stage is set for what is expected to be another phenomenal Kairi People fete on Wednesday – this as organisers put the final touches on the Pigeon Point venue in scenic Tobago. Kairi People has never failed. Time and time again, organisers of the one of a kind fete experience, make it their duty to truly please their feting family.

Tobago Carnival’s list of premium fetes and Carnival events, includes Kairi People’s Runaway. Fresh off the Miami Carnival run, artistes are always eager to use the event’s stage as a springboard into T&T’s Greatest Show on Earth. Staple to the Kairi People stage, prominent band, D All Starz with frontline artistes, College Boy Jesse, Viking Ding Dong and Mical Teja, will deliver a range of hits, and added to this year’s cast are, Anika Berry and Grenada’s Blaka Dan.

The seaside venue offers patrons a breathtaking backdrop to a memory that will last a lifetime. This year’s Kairi People Runaway, powered by AMPLIA, is anticipated to be even bigger and better, following last year’s experience. It was there that artistes like Farmer Nappy, Ding Dong and Wadicks delivered more vibes than the people could have hoped for. The Kairi People team known for its organization and delivering a high standard across the board, offered patrons a packaged option inclusive of return flights between Trinidad and Tobago. Travel tickets now sold out, those who may not need travel tickets, are still assured of event ticket availability via committee members.

New songs dropped, Blaka Dan, Ding Dong, Anika Berry and College Boy Jesse are amped up and ready to bring big vibes to Kairi People’s Runaway, tomorrow.