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Thank you for your interest in covering the 43rd Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), which will be held on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, Lauderhill, Florida. All media requests will be processed in the order received. The applications will be reviewed, and a decision will be made as soon as possible
Latest Press Releases
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
(Lauderhill, FL – May 13, 2026) — The countdown is
Mavado to Receive 43rd IRAWMA Lifetime Award
DANCEHALL ICON, MAVADO TO RECEIVE SPECIAL LIFETIME HONOR AT THE
Carlene Davis toasts IRAWMA nomination
Dr Carlene Davis is humbled after being nominated in the
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
Kingston, Jamaica — The 43rd Anniversary of the International Reggae
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
Kingston, Jamaica — The 43rd Anniversary of the International Reggae
43rd IRAWMA Nominees – Best of 2025 to Be Revealed February 19 in Kingston & on YouTube
(February 9, 2026, Jamaica • South Florida • Chicago) As
43rd IRAWMA Honorees
A reggaeton icon forever 👑🔥
Congratulations to Daddy Yankee for winning Best Reggaeton Entertainer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #DaddyYankee
Music that inspired hope and resilience 🙏🏽🇯🇲
Congratulations to Faith We A Keep by Sean Paul! 🏆
#IRAWMA #SeanPaul
👑🔥 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
Congratulations to Tony Matterhorn for winning Best Sound System/Dance DJ! 🔥🏆 @tonymatterhorn4
#IRAWMA #TonyMatterhorn
true musical genius 🎷✨
Congratulations to Dean Fraser for winning Best Instrumentalist! 🏆 @cannonfraser
#IRAWMA #DeanFraser
Words that move the soul ✍🏽🔥
Congratulations to Richie Innocent for winning the Mutabaruka Award! 🏆 @richie.innocent
#IRAWMA #SpokenWord
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
Afrobeats excellence at its finest! ✨🎶
Congratulations to Flavour for winning Best Afrobeat Entertainer! 🏆 @2niteflavour
#IRAWMA #Flavour #Afrobeats
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
The future is bright! 🌟
Congratulations to Nhance for winning Best New Entertainer at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards! 🔥
#IRAWMA #Nhance #NewArtist
Versatile. Dynamic. Legendary. 🎶🔥
Congratulations to Busy Signal for winning Best Singjay Entertainer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #BusySignal
Laughter wins again 😂🏆
Congratulations to Majah Hype for winning Best Comedian
#IRAWMA #MajahHype
Behind every hit is a visionary producer 🎶🔥
Congratulations to DJ Mac for winning Record Producer of the Year! 🏆 @djmac__
#IRAWMA #ProducerOfTheYear
🔥🏆 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
#IRAWMA #VybzKartel #WorldBoss #DancehallKing #ReggaeMusic 43rdIRAWMA DancehallCulture CaribbeanMusic GodIsTheGreatest HeartAndSoul
Soca energy all night long! 🎉🌴
Congratulations to Yung Bredda for winning Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #Soca #YungBredda @yung_bredda_official
From music to social media domination 🔥📱
Congratulations to Popcaan for winning Best Entertainer – Social Media Influencer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #Popcaan @popcaanmusic
