Last Updated on September 29, 2026, 12:40 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis paid tribute to Legendary Calypsonian Dr. Slinger Francisco, The Mighty Sparrow. The artist died on Sunday, September 27 at the age of 91.
The artist was born in Grenada and was raised on the island of Trinidad and spent years of his career creating and performing music. The artist was widely respected in the Caribbean region for his contributions to the field of Calypso music.
Dr Drew extended his sincerest condolences on the death of the legendary artist and shared a message. The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis are called ‘The Mighty Sparrow,’ the son of both Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago.
The Prime Minister further said that the artist belonged to all the people who enjoyed his music and appreciated his work.
The artist has touched several lives in the course of his career which spanned more than 6 decades. The death of the Calypsonian Legend has left the whole region in a state of mourning.
The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis recalled that Mighty Sparrow was a beloved figure in St. Kitts and Nevis. He made an appearance in the 2003 edition of the St. Kitts Music Festival. During his appearance at the Music Festival Stage, he brought the full prowess of his art and talent.
Dr Drew recalls that the people who were there to witness the performance recall it with happiness and pride. The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the family of the legendary individual and said, “Our hearts go out to his family, his loved ones, his fellow artistes, and the people of Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada, who hold him closest.”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Denzil Douglas also extended his condolences on the death of the legendary artist. He shared a post on his social media to pay tribute to the artist. He highlighted that, “Through his songs, wit and social commentary, he touched lives across the Caribbean and around the world.”
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