Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley Joins Machel Montano in Vibrant 'Pardy' Music Video Celebrating Caribbean Culture

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made a special cameo in Trinidadian Machel Montano’s music video Pardy. This collaboration highlights the vibrant Caribbean culture and showcases Mottley’s connection to the region’s music and festivities.

Her participation reflects a celebration of Caribbean identity and unity, particularly emphasising the importance of festivals and the arts in the region. The video is lively, featuring energetic performances typical of Montano’s work, which often encapsulates the spirit of carnival and celebration in the Caribbean.

At the start of the video, Mottley, seated at her official residence Ilaro Court, congratulates Machel on his scholastic achievement of a master’s degree in carnival studies at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). The Soca Kingdom artiste also performed at the graduation.

“My brother, we are so proud of you. We watched you from a boy to a man carry Caribbean culture to the world and you know, when you graduate today, we anticipate a big, big celebration. You know why? Because in our region, the Caribbean, when we work hard we deserve to party, always,” she said, giving Machel the thumbs up, who is fittingly dressed in a red gown and cap.

Montano, often referred to as the “Soca King”, is known for his ability to capture the essence of Caribbean life through music. In Pardy, he invites everyone to dance, celebrate and cast aside their worries, and Mottley’s collaboration elevates this message.

It is the end of the week and Pardy moves from Barbados to the UTT stage where Machel “receives” his scroll from Mighty Chalkdust. It then transitions to Machel selling doubles, seguing to children celebrating good grades in a classroom, a worker on a construction site being rewarded by the boss, “Dr Machel” delivering a baby, Machel in the office waiting for the work week to culminate and ends with a bus crawl with dancers.

“We deserve a party, so leh we pardy on the road way. So tell everybody, let’s get it started,” go some of the lyrics.

Montano, who released his hit single Too Young To Soca at the tender age of nine, has released over 25 albums and won numerous road march competitions.

Despite the pressures of completing his masters degree, Montano entered and won the 2024 Trinidad and Tobago National Calypso Monarch competition.

Mottley’s role in Pardy goes beyond mere entertainment; it serves as a powerful statement about the importance of leadership that embodies the spirit of the people. By participating in a project that celebrates Caribbean identity and heritage, Mottley reinforces her commitment to fostering cultural pride and social cohesion in her country and beyond.