Ricky T Does It Again

By Tony Nicholas “Yo oh oh oh oh, wham to dem, yo oh oh oh oh, Tizzle again,” has been his trademark opening refrain and this year Ricky T has certainly done it again. The energetic soca performer has copped the Road March title for the ninth time. The road march is the most popular song played on the road during Saint Lucia’s Carnival. The two- day street parade, which brings the cultural festival to a close, ended on Tuesday July 16, 2024. The results of the Road March and other carnival winners were announced on Wednesday July 17, by the chairperson of the Carnival Planning and Management Committee, Ms. Tamara Gibson during a media briefing at the Financial Centre. According to the official tabulation, Ricky T’s “Look Something to Talk About” received 35 plays on the road. In second place was Imran Nerdy’s “Start De Party” with nineteen plays and third was “Better Than Dem” by Bronxx and Mata featuring Ricky T. This is Ricky T’s 24th carnival title over the years. The Saint Lucia born entertainer has won the road march a record nine times, having last won in 2017. He has also won the Soca Monarch crown...