30/09/2026
Nicki Minaj has paid tribute to Trinidad and Tobago calypso legend Mighty Sparrow following his death at age 91.
The Trinidadian-born rapper shared a tribute from Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on social media, adding: âWhat a legacy. Icon. Rest in peace,â alongside the Trinidad and Tobago flag and a heart.
Sparrow, whose real name was Slinger Francisco, died in New York on September 27 following a brief illness.
His family said he was surrounded by loved ones, but did not disclose a specific cause of death.
Born in Grenada in 1935 and raised in Trinidad, Sparrow became one of calypsoâs most influential figures.
His breakthrough came in 1956 with âJean and Dinah,â which earned both the Calypso King and Carnival Road March titles.
His career spanned decades and included songs such as âObeah Wedding,â âCongo Manâ and âFederation.â