A journey Down Memory Lane

Former Calypso Queen Tameika Darius recently hosted a heartfelt concert, ‘Reflections 2, Down Memory Lane,’ to honor her mother, Angela ‘Angie’ Darius, for her unwavering support and contributions to the family’s musical legacy. The event took place on November 9 at the Little Theatre, Southern Academy of the Performing Arts (SAPA-South), and featured a medley of songs penned by Angie, performed by her daughters and grandson. Tameika, who began her calypso journey at the age of five, was joined by her sister Makeda Darius, also a former Calypso Queen, and her son Xhaiden Darius, the reigning Junior Calypso Monarch. The concert highlighted the family’s deep gratitude for Angie’s love and dedication, with performances including Xhaiden’s ‘The Right to Play,’ Tameika’s ‘Who’s De Man,’ and Makeda’s ‘My People Arise.’ The evening also featured notable artists like Vaughnette Bigford, Roderick ‘Chuck’ Gordon, Renee Fortune, and Freetown Collective’s Muhammad Muwakil, who captivated the audience with their renditions of classic and contemporary calypso hits. The event concluded with a collaborative performance of Muwakil’s 2025 hit ‘Take Me Home,’ featuring Xhaiden, leaving the audience inspired and moved by the Darius family’s musical journey and their tribute to a matriarch who has shaped their artistic paths.