A beloved veteran Trinidadian calypsonian, widely known by her stage name Singing Althea and affectionately called ‘Mama Rose’, has become the victim of a violent street robbery just steps away from her own residence. The shocking attack unfolded early Friday morning, when the perpetrator assaulted the elderly entertainer to steal her gold chain.
The incident was first brought to public attention by Rose’s daughter, Michelle Williams, who took to social media to share her anger and grief over the attack. In a scathing public post, Williams directly called out the attackers, labeling them greedy ‘vampires’ who showed no regard for her mother’s safety. She detailed that the robbers violently slammed Singing Althea into a concrete wall before yanking the gold chain off her neck and fleeing the scene.
Williams’ post was paired with footage that appears to be pulled from nearby home surveillance cameras, which quickly spread across local social media platforms. Within hours, the news drew widespread reactions from community members, fellow calypso artists, and residents across the region. Many flood the comment sections with messages of sympathy and support for the 80-something entertainer, while others expressed sharp outrage at the brazen nature of the attack, which occurred in broad daylight right outside a family home.
As of the latest updates, law enforcement officials have not released any formal public statement regarding the incident. It also remains unclear whether investigators have identified any persons of interest or made any arrests in connection with the robbery.