TUCO announced finalists for the National Extempo and National Freestyle Competitions 2026 after preliminary and semi-final rounds on February 2 at the Radisson Hotel, Port of Spain. In extempo, finalists Akeem Chance Preedy, Brian London, Joseph La Placeliere Lingo, Kedell Noray Dr Kno, Myron Bruce Calypso Nite, Nesta Boxill Sekon Sta and Winston Peters Gypsy will compete against Extempo Champion Phillip Murray Black Sage.
In freestyle, finalists Edson De Bourgh Medic, Heaven Charles Snakey, Jumaane Cox Juby, Myron Bruce Calypso Nite, Nesta Boxill Sekon Sta, Rohan Richards Fireball and Romano Ragoonathsingh Proverialist will face Freestyle Champion Akeem Chance Preedy.
The finals take place on February 10 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts, Port of Spain, from 7pm.