Viggy (Viglef Gumbs) was crowned Groovy Soca Monarch for the second year in a row, winning the 2025 Flow Soca Monarch on 27 July with his single Cinematic. The event, part of the Anguilla Summer Festival, saw him deliver an outstanding performance at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre.
Along with the title, Viggy took home EC$10,000 (approx. £3,000), a performance slot at the St. Kitts Soca Monarch finals, and EC$6,000 (approx. £1,800) to cover travel costs. He described the victory as a win for both himself and Anguilla, emphasising his mission to have the island recognised in wider soca discussions.
“This victory is not just mine — it’s for Anguilla and for every fan who has supported me along this journey,” he said. Since his first win in 2024, Viggy has worked to promote Anguilla’s soca presence across the region, including a promotional visit to Trinidad and Tobago with his winning song Energy. “It’s sad to say, but when discussing soca music in the Caribbean, the island of Anguilla is seldom mentioned in mainstream conversations, and I want to change that,” he said.
Looking ahead, Viggy plans to focus on regional and international performances,
collaborations, and new releases.
