The King of Soca, Machel Montano, has been presented with the Entertainer’s Key to the City of New York.
He received the honour last night during a performance at Roy Wilkins Park.
The honor was bestowed by the Mayor of New York, in conjunction with the Rise Up NYC Concert Series and The Apollo.
His Apollo residency will take place over the US Labour Day weekend from August 30 to September 2, in an historic series of concerts featuring special guests.