Calypso King of the World is now an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Calypsonian and Living legend Slinger Francisco, better known as the Mighty Sparrow, is now an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Sparrow was chosen for the OBE award, in recognition of his contributions to culture. His name was announced in the Queen’s birthday honours list, which also names new Knights and Dames for their noteworthy service.
Though he was born in Grenada, the Jean and Dinah crooner has spent near 65 of his 79-years as a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, and is known to many as the Calypso King of the World. His name will now read: Slinger Francisco OBE.
I wonder what will become of the song “Philip my dear”. Will he stop singing it?
OBE? Really. Come again please.
If they are offering Sparrow any such award he should knighted for his contribution to culture and the promotion of the Caribbean..
Nothing short of Sir Slinger should be accepted if these awards mean anything at all.to us.