Antiguan soca sensation Tanzania ‘Tizzy’ Sebastian, renowned for her groundbreaking 2007 hit ‘Expose,’ is poised to make a spectacular return to Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 2026 season. The celebrated artist will showcase two explosive new singles: ‘Fire Marshall,’ crafted by Emerge Media, and ‘Freak in De Fete,’ penned by Barbados’ acclaimed songwriter Jus D.
Tizzy’s comeback follows an exceptionally successful 2025 carnival season in Antigua and Barbuda, where her three recent releases—’Big Ben,’ ‘Charge Up,’ and the Viking Ding Dong collaboration ‘When Last’—received overwhelming audience acclaim. ‘I couldn’t have hoped for better. I think it was the launch for greater things,’ the artist reflected on her recent achievements.
The soca veteran has cultivated strong artistic relationships with Trinidad’s music community over the years, maintaining connections with major bands and performers including Destra, Atlantik, and D’All Starz. These established ties make Trinidad feel like a second home for the Antiguan performer.
Tizzy’s return represents more than just another carnival appearance—it marks the culmination of extensive personal reflection and strategic rebranding. ‘My motivation in this business is life,’ she explained. ‘Performing soca music is something I’m very passionate about, and I want to positively encourage those looking at my story.’
The artist has been diligently working on her sophomore album, ‘Jus Ah Come,’ which she proudly claims as her independent accomplishment. While previous releases were under the ElAkru Music label, her new material is available across all streaming platforms, supported by her husband Rohan Hector who serves as both manager and producer.
Tizzy characterizes soca as ‘a powerful, energetic genre that expresses what it means to be Caribbean,’ emphasizing how the music provides annual catharsis for hardworking people across the region. She anticipates connecting with fellow artists and soca enthusiasts during the upcoming festival season, promising to ‘hit the ground running’ with additional power soca tracks scheduled for release in the coming weeks.