Carnival 2026 sparked big conversations — and Omari Ashby is not holding back.
In this powerful and deeply cultural breakdown, Omari Ashby joins us to unpack the moments that defined the season: the Calypso Monarch controversy, the Helon broadcast incident, Road March debates, commentary competence, Panorama pride, and the evolving spirit of Juve and mas.
We discuss:
• The semifinal and final judging questions
• Transparency, censorship, and protecting the art form
• Why Terry’s Monarch performance was untouchable
• Voice vs. Machel — and what Road March really represents
• The commercialization of mas and rising fete prices
• The importance of steelpan and youth continuity
• Juve energy, generational shifts, and “phone vs. frenzy”
• Why Carnival is bigger than politics — and always rights itself
Omari brings history, honesty, and perspective — reminding us that Carnival isn’t just wine and bacchanal. It’s rebellion. It’s identity. It’s legacy.
If you care about culture, this conversation matters.
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