New chutney queen’s determination won her the crown

Paramdai ‘Vanita’ Willie

When Paramdai ‘Vanita’ Willie rocked a gold and red sari (her two favourite colours) to sing her original piece “Powah” and was eventually crowned the queen of chutney it was more than just a crown, but it was triumph after years of trying and overcoming difficult periods in her life.

It was a combination of her outfit, determination and soulful voice that saw her winning the hearts of the judges of at the recent chutney competition held at Rose Hall, Berbice and according to her it was also triumphing over difficult moments just before getting on stage, which included a muddy, cramped dressing room.