Canaval 2026 Wrapup with Omari Ashby

Corie Sheppard Podcast · Feb 20, 2026 · 1h 28m · transcript

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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

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