Shenseea and Lila Iké Reign: Caribbean Music Awards 2026 Crowns Its Queens of Dancehall and Reggae

(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) The results are in from the fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards, and two of the culture's leading ladies took home the night's most coveted titles. Shenseea was crowned Female Dancehall Artist of the Year, while Lila Iké claimed Female Reggae Artist of the Year, as the 2026 ceremony lit up Trinidad and Tobago with more than 250 nominees across 40-plus categories.

The night belonged to the full spectrum of Caribbean music. Valiant took Male Dancehall Artist of the Year, Buju Banton claimed Male Reggae Artist of the Year, and Chronixx's Exile won Reggae Album of the Year. Keznamdi, currently on his BLXXD & FYAH U.S. tour, received the Reggae Impact Award, while Protoje's "BIG 45" won Reggae Song of the Year. The runaway "Shake It to the Max (FLY) Remix" by Moliy, Skillibeng, Shenseea and Silent Addy dominated the dancehall categories, winning both Song and Collaboration of the Year.

Lady Lava entered the night as the most nominated artist with nine nominations across soca, zess and chutney soca, a testament to the depth of talent across the region's genres. From dancehall to reggae to soca to konpa, the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards made one thing clear: Caribbean music is not just having a moment. It is running the global stage.