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Zesser Tempa’s Got The Kids In Her Hands. Bucco Council in Tobago Says It Takes Full Responsibility.
Tobago’s Bucco Village Council is today admitting to its role in allowing youth artist, Tempa to hit the stage at the closing of the Bucco Goat and Crab races on the Easter weekend. Overnight, several videos showing the entertainer performing with openly indiscreet lines of obscene content, much to the delight of her very young audience, sparked outrage on social media.
Tempa has however built her name and reputation on the promotion of sexually charged and explicit lyrical content. The young woman who openly admits to being a homosexual, has unleashed songs with names like, “Beggin’, ‘ Feel The Heat,’ and ‘View You.’ In January, she paid a visit to her alma mater, Tranquility Government Secondary School in Trinidad, and was eagerly greeted by young fans of her music, as well as teachers at the institution. Back then, no issue was taken to the artiste’s school visit.
On this particular occasion however, the the outrage has been harsh and unrelenting as several persons have questioned the rationale behind the council’s hiring of this particular artiste for the family event. According to the council’s press statement, Tempa was chosen by the council’s youth committee after it was agreed that attendance had dwindled over the years. “The council gave our youth committee the opportunity to to contribute to the planning of this event and allowed them to give ideas and suggestions for making it more inclusive,” the statement said. The Bucco Village Council says it takes full responsibility for the artiste’s explicit performance, noting that she had been advertised as a performer for the event- something that would have drawn a significant crowd, as compared to previous festival attendance.
On show night, young children could be heard singing along, word for word, the lyrics of Tempa’s music. Many are now querying how such young children could possibly know the words of such explicit songs while others blatantly point to bad parenting and lifestyle choices ; The debate rages on amid a firestorm of expressions that range in focus, with some even posting figures at the police. “Where the hell was the Police? Now that videos are out, will he be charged,” argued Inshan Ishmael. Meanwhile, entertainer, M1, known for his soca anthems and infectious ragga-soca styled beats, in a comment on social media simply stated, “Yo M1 ain’t no Saint” believe that, but there’s a time an place for certain things dred that’s unacceptable. It must have a limit to the crap. Vex if yuh like…..“
Here’s a look at what happened on show night at the event:
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Lil’ Bitts Vows Never to Miss de Mas Again as She Prepares for a Jam-packed 2025 Season
After two decades in the business, Lil’ Bitts—aka Shivonne Churche-Isaacs—has made a vow she plans to keep: never again will she sit out Carnival. The multi-talented artiste, known for her infectious energy and stage presence, has had a front-row seat to Trinidad and Tobago’s iconic festival season for years, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing. She still remembers the shock she felt when she made the decision to skip the parades on Carnival Monday and Tuesday one season, only to end up physically sick. “I got sick—like, literally,” she admits. “I’ll never ignore Carnival’s call again.”
This year, Bitts is more than ready to hit the streets with Yuma for an unforgettable Carnival 2025. The excitement is palpable as she gears up for what’s sure to be a thrilling season, both on and off the road.
Rising to the Occasion with “Brighter Days”
With five songs under her belt and a growing social media presence, Lil’ Bitts is enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Her Instagram and other platforms have become hubs of interaction with fans, opening doors to new collaborations and promotional opportunities. “Social media is the ultimate artiste toolkit,” she says, urging fellow performers to embrace the digital world to connect with their audiences.
One of her most highly anticipated projects is the track “Brighter Days,” which she says has been in the works for three years. Produced by Gaffa Productions, the song has become a personal passion project. “This one is really special,” she shares. “The world needs positivity right now, and I feel like this song is necessary.” She credits the magic of modern technology for making it all come together, working with talented producers like Stemz, District 6 Studios, and Benje Music in hybrid mode from different locations in the region. She’s also collaborated with M1 on a single called “Wetter” for the 2025 season. “We’ve been talking about working together for years, and I’m so happy it’s finally happened,” she says. “M1’s a unique talent; there aren’t a lot of artistes like him.”
A Dream Come True: Chutney and Multi-Cultural Magic
As if things weren’t busy enough, Lil’ Bitts has recently ventured into the world of chutney music. She got a call from the Pungalunks Factory to contribute vocals for a track with Reshma Ramlal, the Warrior Princess herself. The track, “Poowah Nah Ready,” is a dream come true for Bitts, who has always had an affinity for East Indian culture. “When I was a kid, I loved dressing in Indian clothes and watching Bollywood movies. I knew I wanted to do a Chutney song one day, but it had to feel natural. And this—this feels right,” she said. Bitts reflects on how much she’s learned and appreciated about Trinidad and Tobago’s multicultural beauty through this experience. “The energy on set, the unity—it was amazing. We’re one people, and that’s something I never want to forget.” The collaboration has already earned a place in the spotlight, with Ramlal making it into the semi-finals of the Chutney Soca Monarch competition.
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$1 Million Up for Grabs In New Ultimate Soca Champions Competition.
Trinidad and Tobago is set to stage a revamped International Soca Monarch competition in what is now dubbed The Ultimate Soca Champion competition. The event’s final will be staged on Thursday, February 20th, with the semi final round set for Sunday, February 9th. The announcement was made earlier today by organisers, at a media conference held at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain.
The organisers said the competition will not be split into Groovy/Power categories, however they said there will be special prizes for Best Groovy Soca, Best Power Soca and People’s Champion, based on public votes.
The event will feature the Ultimate Soca Champion reality TV show which organizers say is aimed at giving viewers an intimate look into the competition. “We believe this will help our culture to reach international audiences when packaged properly,” the team said.
In-Person Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Fernando Academy of the Performing Arts (SAPA). Regional/ International Artistes who are not in Trinidad and Tobago, are required to submit video auditions from January 20th at 8:00am to January 26th at 11:59pm.
“We aim to make this a production that captivates
audiences worldwide,” said Rome. “The Ultimate Soca Champion Competition will not only
elevate soca to international standards but also inspire the next generation of artistes.”
For registration, submission guidelines, and updates, visit ultimatesocachampion.com from Monday January 20th, or email ultimatesocachampion@gmail.com.
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