Antiguan calypso sensation Ge’Eve Phillip has delivered another spectacular regional performance, securing the position of First Runner-Up at the prestigious Queen of Queens Calypso Show in Montserrat on December 30, 2025. The rising star amassed an impressive 947 points through her powerful renditions of ‘One Man’ and ‘Daughter Come,’ captivating both judges and audience members with her exceptional vocal control, commanding stage presence, and compelling lyrical narratives.
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) officially celebrated Phillip’s achievement, highlighting it as a significant milestone in her already distinguished career. Hon. Daryll S. Matthew, Minister responsible for Creative Industries, characterized the accomplishment as ‘monumental’ for the nation, emphasizing that Phillip’s ‘talent, discipline, and consistency continue to prove that we are a formidable cultural force within the region.’
Ambassador Elizabeth Makhoul, Chairperson of the ABFC, expressed particular pride in Phillip’s representation of Antigua and Barbuda’s youth on the regional stage, noting that the artist ‘is paving the way for the next generation, demonstrating that age and gender are no barriers to excellence.’
Phillip’s musical journey represents a remarkable progression from prodigy to professional. She first entered the calypso arena in 2013 at just seven years old through Antigua and Barbuda’s Junior Calypso competitions, where she eventually secured an unprecedented 11 Junior Calypso titles. Her transition to senior competitions in 2022 at age 16 earned her First Runner-Up in the national Calypso Monarch competition. The year 2025 has proven particularly successful, with Phillip first capturing the national Calypso Monarch title before claiming the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch crown in Anguilla, culminating in her latest achievement at the regional Queen of Queens competition.