Nailah Blackman Brings ‘T.G.I.C.’ to Port of Spain for a Joy-Filled Reset

The soca princess shifts Sokah Origins to the capital, promising a Rhythm of Resilience with GBM Nutron, Lyrikal, Blaka Dan, and Skinny Fabulous for a night of pure cultural elevation and electrifying joy

Soca princess Nailah Blackman

Soca princess Nailah Blackman, a standard-bearer for the genre’s evolution, continues to wield her greatest superpower: transforming struggle into song and pressure into pure, unfiltered joy.

Her aptly themed Sokah Origins: T.G.I.C. arrives not merely as a concert, but as a necessary cultural reset - an eruption of electrifying joy at a time when the nation needs it most. Recognizing the need for a central space where the island’s energy can truly converge, Nailah is shifting the celebration from its traditional home in South Trinidad to the vibrant, urban heartbeat of Port of Spain.

On Sunday, January 4th, the Sound Forge Car Park won’t just host a show; it will become the place where Trinidad and Tobago reminds the world that joy is its greatest form of resistance.

The T.G.I.C. lineup reads like a declaration of regional excellence, uniting voices that define the modern Carnival soundscape. Expect the smooth, melodic mastery of GBM Nutron, the soulful consistency of Lyrikal, the infectious drive of Blaka Dan, and the commanding presence of St. Vincent’s own Skinny Fabulous. Alongside Nailah, they will craft a sonic sanctuary where, for one night, the beat becomes the only thing that matters.

By bringing the event to the capital, Sokah Origins becomes more accessible than ever - an open invitation to release the year’s heaviness and trade it for the weightlessness of pure fete energy. It is a powerful reminder that while we cannot always shape the world around us, we can always find our way back to the music.