Reigning Calypso King Sulle hospitalized

Whatever happens at Victoria Park Carnival City during Dimanche Gras activities, a new calypso monarch would be crowned. The defending monarch underwent an operation at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital last Monday night. He would not be on stage for the big clash.{{more}}

Anxiety had been rising in anticipation of the battle for the 2006 title. Now, the ten finalists will continue the showdown for royalty without the defending king. Sulle, leader of the Graduates Calypso Tent, was grateful to his fans for their support.

He has been one of the nation’s most versatile and consistent performers over the years.

Sulle, a full time cultural exponent admitted being unable to complete the banner for mas band Nelson Bloc, Carnival Development Corporation backdrops, in addition to not being able to defend his crown.