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The International Reggae And World Music Awards
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, FL
May 17th, 2026
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Red Carpet Arrivals 6pm est.
Showcase & Presentations 7:30pm
43rd IRAWMA List of Winners
42nd IRAWMA List of Winners
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Reggae & World Music’s Biggest Night Returns This Sunday — The 43rd IRAWMA Takes Over Lauderhill with Vybz Kartel Leading Nominations, DJ Khaled Among Presenters, and Major Honors for Burning Spear, Marcia Griffiths, Mavado & More
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Mavado to Receive 43rd IRAWMA Lifetime Award
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Carlene Davis toasts IRAWMA nomination
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43rd IRAWMA Nominees Revealed in Kgn, JA. Vybz Kartel leads with 11 nods! Burning Spear for Lifetime & Master of World Music Honor. One Million Dollar, JA to Black River Hospital
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A reggaeton icon forever 👑🔥
Congratulations to Daddy Yankee for winning Best Reggaeton Entertainer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #DaddyYankee
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Music that inspired hope and resilience 🙏🏽🇯🇲
Congratulations to Faith We A Keep by Sean Paul! 🏆
#IRAWMA #SeanPaul
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👑🔥 ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF DANCEHALL! 🔥👑
Congratulations to Spice on her incredible double victory at the 43rd International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA)! 🏆🏆
✨ Best Dancehall Stagecraft Entertainer
✨ Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award
From electrifying stages across the globe to making a meaningful impact in communities, Spice continues to prove that true greatness is measured not only by talent, but by influence, leadership, and service.
She commands the spotlight, inspires a generation, and uses her platform to uplift others. These awards celebrate both her unmatched performance excellence and her commitment to humanitarian causes.
Two awards. One Queen. Endless impact. 👑❤️
Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition for a global icon! @spiceofficial
#Spice #QueenOfDancehall #IRAWMA #43rdIRAWMA #MarcusGarveyAward HumanitarianAward DancehallStagecraft DancehallQueen ReggaeMusic CaribbeanExcellence WomenInMusic DancehallCulture
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Congratulations to Tony Matterhorn for winning Best Sound System/Dance DJ! 🔥🏆 @tonymatterhorn4
#IRAWMA #TonyMatterhorn
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true musical genius 🎷✨
Congratulations to Dean Fraser for winning Best Instrumentalist! 🏆 @cannonfraser
#IRAWMA #DeanFraser
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Words that move the soul ✍🏽🔥
Congratulations to Richie Innocent for winning the Mutabaruka Award! 🏆 @richie.innocent
#IRAWMA #SpokenWord
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Young, gifted, and unstoppable 🌟
Congratulations to Emmaa for winning Best Youth Entertainer at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards! 🏆 @oneemmaa_music
#IRAWMA #YouthStar
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Afrobeats excellence at its finest! ✨🎶
Congratulations to Flavour for winning Best Afrobeat Entertainer! 🏆 @2niteflavour
#IRAWMA #Flavour #Afrobeats
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Faith, inspiration, and excellence 🙌🏽✨
Congratulations to Dr. Carlene Davis-Cowan for winning the Hon. Shelvin L. M. Hall Award for Best Gospel Entertainer! 🏆 @carlenedavismusic
#IRAWMA #GospelReggae #CarleneDavis
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The future is bright! 🌟
Congratulations to Nhance for winning Best New Entertainer at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards! 🔥
#IRAWMA #Nhance #NewArtist
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Versatile. Dynamic. Legendary. 🎶🔥
Congratulations to Busy Signal for winning Best Singjay Entertainer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #BusySignal
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Laughter wins again 😂🏆
Congratulations to Majah Hype for winning Best Comedian
#IRAWMA #MajahHype
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Behind every hit is a visionary producer 🎶🔥
Congratulations to DJ Mac for winning Record Producer of the Year! 🏆 @djmac__
#IRAWMA #ProducerOfTheYear
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🔥🏆 THE WORLD BOSS DOMINATED THE NIGHT! 🏆🔥
A historic moment at the 43rd International Reggae & World Music Awards as Vybz Kartel walked away with an incredible 9 AWARDS! 👑🌍
🏆 Hon. Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year
🏆 Peter Tosh Award for Recording Artist of the Year
🏆 Gregory Isaacs Award for Best Song – “God is the Greatest”
🏆 Toots Hibbert Award for Best Album/CD – “Heart & Soul”
🏆 Jimmy Cliff Award for Best Crossover Song
🏆 Best Male DJ/Rapper
🏆 Best Collaboration Reggae Song – “You Remind Me”
🏆 Best Music Video – “You Remind Me”
🏆 Best Caribbean Entertainer
From Jamaica to the world, Vybz Kartel continues to shape culture, break records, and solidify his legacy as one of Dancehall’s greatest icons. 🔥🇯🇲
Congratulations to the Worl’ Boss on an unforgettable night at the 43rd IRAWMA! 👏🏽✨ @vybzkartel
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Soca energy all night long! 🎉🌴
Congratulations to Yung Bredda for winning Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #Soca #YungBredda @yung_bredda_official
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From music to social media domination 🔥📱
Congratulations to Popcaan for winning Best Entertainer – Social Media Influencer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #Popcaan @popcaanmusic
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43RD ANNUAL IRAWMA AWARDS: KEY DATES
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Jan. 31, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025
Eligibility Period For Entries
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Jan 7, 2026 – Feb. 16, 2026
Nominations Period
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February 19, 2026
Nominations Press Conference
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Feb. 21, 2026 – May, 5th, 2026
Voting Period
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May. 17, 2026
Awards Ceremony