Port of Spain, Trinidad: Thursday, July 31, 2025: The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) joins with the national community in remembering the life of Hummingbird Medal Silver recipient and beloved calypsonian, Mr. Donric Williamson, better known by his sobriquet, Master Funny, who passed away on July 31, 2025.
Known for his witty calypsos, signature lyrical style, and expressive on-stage choreography, over the course of 3 decades, Master Funny gifted the world with timeless hits like “Sweet, Sweet Trinidad”, “Farmer Brown”, “How You Feel?”, “Ding Dong”, “Soul Chick”, “Florie”, and many more.
Among his many accomplishments include receiving the Keys to the City of Port of Spain in 1989, receiving the Hummingbird Medal Silver for his contribution to Culture in 2018, receiving a Sunshine Award for his contribution to the Performing Arts in 2000, and being inducted into the Sunshine Awards Hall of Fame in 2024.
In 2025, he was honoured by the National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) during their 40th Annual Young Kings Competition at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain.
Whatever the occasion or venue, Donric “Master Funny” Williamson excelled in entertaining people of all ages and backgrounds. As he waved the cultural flag high, his life’s work stood out as powerful reminder of why wit, irony, and humour would always beat at the heart of our beloved music form, calypso.
He did more than entertain. He made us think and he made us proud.
In mourning his passing, we celebrate the life of an extremely talented and brilliant yet passionate and down-to-earth individual who was always willing to give his all for the music and our culture.
In expressing our deepest condolences to his wife, family, friends and loved ones, we likewise extend our thoughts and prayers to them during this difficult time.
We pray that they continue to find the strength to carry on in the days ahead.
Rest in peace and Rise in Power, Master Funny.
Donric Williamson, known as Mighty Funny, the King of Comedy in calypso.
PHOTO CREDIT: KERWIN PIERRE