International Reggae and World Music Awards
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel leads the nominations for the 2026 International Reggae and World Music Awards with an impressive 11 nods across several major categories, including Entertainer of the Year and Recording Artist of the Year. The awards ceremony will take place May 17, 2026, at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Florida. Kartel’s nominations highlight another dominant chapter in his career, reinforcing his position as one of dancehall’s most influential figures. Other artists earning multiple nominations include Sean Paul and Lila Iké, while reggae legend Burning Spear will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of contributions to the genre.
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) — Every year when the Grammy Awards announce the winner for Best Reggae Album, social media lights up with celebration, debate, and sometimes controversy. But while the world focuses on the Grammys, many within the reggae community point to another institution that has been honoring the genre far longer and with far deeper cultural […]
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