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IRAWMA Press Credentials
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
43rd IRAWMA Honorees
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
A legendary collaboration takes the crown! 👑🔥
Congratulations to You Remind Me featuring DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Mavado! 🏆
#IRAWMA #YouRemindMe #ReggaeCollab
Laughter wins again 😂🏆
Congratulations to Majah Hype for winning Best Comedian! @liz_chid, ms1lovelivelife, @dclarke02, @empower_career_coach, @_trulyysade, @chicagomusicaward, @jazziz05, @tapsllc, @tio_hardiman, @nicoc_28, @joeflexkoranteng, @jminorallen, @socasundays, @rashidahali80, @lady_ariel88
#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
Beauty, talent, and star power! ✨🔥
Congratulations to Shenseea for winning Best Female DJ/Rapper at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards! 🏆 @shenseea
#IRAWMA #Shenseea
Queen energy all the way! 👑🎶
Big congratulations to Etana on winning Best Female Vocalist at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards! 🏆
Your voice, passion, and authenticity continue to elevate reggae music worldwide @etanastrongone
South Florida stand up! 🌴🔥
Congratulations to Shuga for winning Best South Florida Entertainer! 🏆 @shugamusic
#IRAWMA #SouthFlorida
Haiti shines bright tonight 🇭🇹✨
Congratulations to Rutshelle Guillaume for winning Best Haitian Entertainer! 🏆
#IRAWMA #HaitianExcellence
Culture. Consciousness. Legacy. ✊🏽🔥
Congratulations to Sizzla for winning the Bunny Wailer Award! 🏆 @therealsizzlakalonji
#IRAWMA #Sizzla
Soulful. Powerful. Timeless. ✨
Congratulations to Gramps Morgan for winning the Jacob Miller Award for Best Male Vocalist at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards! 🎶🏆
Your voice continues to inspire reggae lovers across the globe. 🌎 @grampsmorgan
#IRAWMA #GrampsMorgan #ReggaeMusic
#ExcitingNews🗣️🌟🎉🎊🇯🇲🌍 HISTORY MADE:- VYBZ KARTEL @vybzkartel TOOK OVER THE 2026 IRAWMA! 🔥👑 The Worl’ Boss reminded everyone why he runs dancehall. Kartel swept the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards with NINE massive wins in one night!! From the Hon. Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year to the Peter Tosh Award for Recording Artist of the Year, he claimed THE BIGGEST HONORS of the ceremony. “God Is the Greatest” snatched the Gregory Isaacs Award for Best Song, while Heart and Soul dominated with the Toots Hibbert Award for Best Album/CD. He also locked down Best Male DJ/Rapper, Best Caribbean Entertainer, and Best Crossover Song. And the link-up heard around the world? “You Remind Me” with DJ Khaled, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, and Mavado took home Best Collaboration Reggae Song and Best Music Video.
Social media ERUPTED. Gaza fans worldwide are calling it another legendary moment, proof that Kartel’s impact is indeed untouchable. NINE AWARDS. ONE KING. No one can dim his dominance, the culture bows to the Boss. Gaza forever! 🏆🇯🇲
Congratulations once again @vybzkartel
THANK YOU FOR SHOWING @irawmaawards , all IRAWMA fans, GAZA fans, and our entire team all the LOVE, we feel it and appreciate you massively WORL’ BOSS🔥✨👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆💯
Sincerely
IRAWMA MANAGEMENT
#IRAWMA2026 #VybzKartel #WorlBoss #Gaza ReggaeMusic
