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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

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IRAWMA NEWS

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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43rd IRAWMA Nominees – Best of 2025 to Be Revealed February 19 in Kingston & on YouTube

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Read 42nd IRAWMA Magazine

@keznamdi is on the ballot!! Have you danced, cried or sang to his β€œForever Grateful β€œ!! Vote now and grab your tickets at www.IRAWMA.com !! #irawma #culture #awards #reggae #redcarpet

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@keznamdi is on the ballot!! Have you danced, cried or sang to his β€œForever Grateful β€œ!! Vote now and grab your tickets at www.IRAWMA.com !! #irawma #culture #awards #reggae #redcarpet

🎀 MEDIA CREDENTIALS NOW OPEN – 43rd IRAWMA 🎀
The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) is officially accepting media credential applications for the highly anticipated 43rd staging of this prestigious global event.
We invite journalists, bloggers, photographers, videographers, radio personalities, and digital media influencers to apply for exclusive access to cover one of the most celebrated platforms honoring reggae and world music excellence.
Approved media will receive:�✨ Red carpet access�✨ Artist interviews & backstage opportunities�✨ Live event coverage access�✨ Exclusive content capture opportunities
This is your opportunity to be part of a historic cultural celebration that brings together top-tier talent, industry leaders, and global audiences.
πŸ“© To apply for media credentials, please contact:οΏ½Terrel Blackett – Publicist, IRAWMAοΏ½πŸ“§ emailto:terrel.martinsinternational@gmail.com
Please include your name, media outlet, role, audience reach, and links to previous coverage/work when submitting your request.
Serious media inquiries only. Limited credentials available.
#IRAWMA #IRAWMA2026 #MediaCredentials #ReggaeMusic #WorldMusic PressAccess EntertainmentMedia

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🎀 MEDIA CREDENTIALS NOW OPEN – 43rd IRAWMA 🎀 The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) is officially accepting media credential applications for the highly anticipated 43rd staging of this prestigious global event. We invite journalists, bloggers, photographers, videographers, radio personalities, and digital media influencers to apply for exclusive access to cover one of the most celebrated platforms honoring reggae and world music excellence. Approved media will receive:�✨ Red carpet access�✨ Artist interviews & backstage opportunities�✨ Live event coverage access�✨ Exclusive content capture opportunities This is your opportunity to be part of a historic cultural celebration that brings together top-tier talent, industry leaders, and global audiences. πŸ“© To apply for media credentials, please contact:οΏ½Terrel Blackett – Publicist, IRAWMAοΏ½πŸ“§ emailto:terrel.martinsinternational@gmail.com Please include your name, media outlet, role, audience reach, and links to previous coverage/work when submitting your request. Serious media inquiries only. Limited credentials available. #IRAWMA #IRAWMA2026 #MediaCredentials #ReggaeMusic #WorldMusic PressAccess EntertainmentMedia

Time for our Daily dose of Dr Ephraim Martin, and the momentum is gaining as we are getting closer to the big day, May 17th! Visit www.IRAWMA.com for tickets and voting!! πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ‡¨πŸ‡«πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ή
#IRAWMA #reggae #culture #awards #vote

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Time for our Daily dose of Dr Ephraim Martin, and the momentum is gaining as we are getting closer to the big day, May 17th! Visit www.IRAWMA.com for tickets and voting!! πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ‡¨πŸ‡«πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ή #IRAWMA #reggae #culture #awards #vote

Big congratulations to 1EMMAA on her nomination for Best Youth Entertainer at the IRAWMA Awards! 🌟 The future of reggae is shining BRIGHT! πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ”₯ #IRAWMA #youthstar
Vote now! Buy tickets
irawma.com

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Big congratulations to 1EMMAA on her nomination for Best Youth Entertainer at the IRAWMA Awards! 🌟 The future of reggae is shining BRIGHT! πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ”₯ #IRAWMA #youthstar Vote now! Buy tickets irawma.com

The vibes nah normal πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ”₯ @originalkoffee one of the best, nominated for Best Female DJ/ Rapper!!

Culture, music, and energy all in ONE place at the International Reggae and World Music Awards πŸ†

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW before it sell out!
Don’t miss di biggest night in reggae & world music 🌍
IRAWMA.com

#IRAWMA #CaribbeanVibes #Reggae #Culture IslandEnergy Live Music

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The vibes nah normal πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ”₯ @originalkoffee one of the best, nominated for Best Female DJ/ Rapper!! Culture, music, and energy all in ONE place at the International Reggae and World Music Awards πŸ† 🎟️ Get your tickets NOW before it sell out! Don’t miss di biggest night in reggae & world music 🌍 IRAWMA.com #IRAWMA #CaribbeanVibes #Reggae #Culture IslandEnergy Live Music

@2niteflavour nominated for Best Afro Entertainer!! πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸŒ
The Night is set to be explosive!! Vote now and get tickets at IRAWMA.com !

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@2niteflavour nominated for Best Afro Entertainer!! πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸŒ The Night is set to be explosive!! Vote now and get tickets at IRAWMA.com !

Legacy. Culture. Purpose. 🌍✨

Dr. Ephraim Martin speaks from the heart about what the IRAWMA representsβ€”not just an award show, but a global celebration of Caribbean excellence, music, and impact. This is history, this is culture, this is us.

Your voice matters. Your vote counts. Your presence makes the difference.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now at IRAWMA.com
πŸ—³οΈ Cast your votes and support the artists shaping the culture

Let’s honor the legacy and elevate the futureβ€”together.

#IRAWMA #CaribbeanCulture #MusicWithPurpose #VoteNow #SupportTheCulture

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Legacy. Culture. Purpose. 🌍✨ Dr. Ephraim Martin speaks from the heart about what the IRAWMA representsβ€”not just an award show, but a global celebration of Caribbean excellence, music, and impact. This is history, this is culture, this is us. Your voice matters. Your vote counts. Your presence makes the difference. 🎟️ Secure your tickets now at IRAWMA.com πŸ—³οΈ Cast your votes and support the artists shaping the culture Let’s honor the legacy and elevate the futureβ€”together. #IRAWMA #CaribbeanCulture #MusicWithPurpose #VoteNow #SupportTheCulture

@officialburningspear Honoring a true pillar of reggae πŸ‘‘πŸ”₯

Burning Spear has dedicated his life to music, culture, and truth through sound πŸ‡―πŸ‡²βœ¨

Now officially recognized in the Hall of Fame at the International Reggae and World Music Awards πŸ†

A legacy that will live on FOREVER πŸ’«
#IRAWMA #ReggaeLegend
For tickets and voting https://IRAWMA.com

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@officialburningspear Honoring a true pillar of reggae πŸ‘‘πŸ”₯ Burning Spear has dedicated his life to music, culture, and truth through sound πŸ‡―πŸ‡²βœ¨ Now officially recognized in the Hall of Fame at the International Reggae and World Music Awards πŸ† A legacy that will live on FOREVER πŸ’« #IRAWMA #ReggaeLegend For tickets and voting https://IRAWMA.com

@busysignalatx Culture. Fire. Legacy πŸ”₯πŸ‡―πŸ‡²
IRAWMA nominee πŸ‘‘
#Culture #irawmaawards #VoteNow #buytickets
www.irawma.com

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@busysignalatx Culture. Fire. Legacy πŸ”₯πŸ‡―πŸ‡² IRAWMA nominee πŸ‘‘ #Culture #irawmaawards #VoteNow #buytickets www.irawma.com

Write and produce a song in celebration of the IRAWMA . The song MUST include what IRAWMA has done for the music industry. The song MUST be released to the public on any platform.
https://irawma.com
Vote now! Buy tickets
#irawmaawards #2026 #culture

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Write and produce a song in celebration of the IRAWMA . The song MUST include what IRAWMA has done for the music industry. The song MUST be released to the public on any platform. https://irawma.com Vote now! Buy tickets #irawmaawards #2026 #culture

@bykconcert Beyond Kontrol’ didn’t just put on a concert… it created a whole EXPERIENCE πŸ”₯🎀 Now it’s officially nominated for Concert of the Year β€” and we’re not surprised! πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ† #IRAWMA
https://irawma.com
Vote now! Buy tickets
#irawmaawards #2026 #culture

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@bykconcert Beyond Kontrol’ didn’t just put on a concert… it created a whole EXPERIENCE πŸ”₯🎀 Now it’s officially nominated for Concert of the Year β€” and we’re not surprised! πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ† #IRAWMA https://irawma.com Vote now! Buy tickets #irawmaawards #2026 #culture

One thing about β€˜Best of the Best Music Fest’… it’s gonna shut it DOWN every time! πŸ”₯🎢 Big nomination for Concert of the Year πŸ†πŸ‘πŸΎ #IRAWMA”
@bestofthebest https://irawma.com
Vote now! Buy tickets
#irawmaawards #2026 #culture

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One thing about β€˜Best of the Best Music Fest’… it’s gonna shut it DOWN every time! πŸ”₯🎢 Big nomination for Concert of the Year πŸ†πŸ‘πŸΎ #IRAWMA” @bestofthebest https://irawma.com Vote now! Buy tickets #irawmaawards #2026 #culture

@daleelliottjr Dale Elliott Jr is officially a Best Comedian nominee at the International Reggae and World Music Awards πŸ‘‘πŸ†

The grind. The jokes. The moment πŸ’―
#IRAWMA #TopTierComedy #culture #votenow #buytickets

www.irawma.com

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@daleelliottjr Dale Elliott Jr is officially a Best Comedian nominee at the International Reggae and World Music Awards πŸ‘‘πŸ† The grind. The jokes. The moment πŸ’― #IRAWMA #TopTierComedy #culture #votenow #buytickets www.irawma.com

@450music Lyrics. Message. Mastery ✊🏾πŸ”₯
Another solid body of work 🎢
IRAWMA nominated πŸ’«
#buyticketsforawards #votenow #culture #irawmaawards2026

www.irawma.com

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@450music Lyrics. Message. Mastery ✊🏾πŸ”₯ Another solid body of work 🎢 IRAWMA nominated πŸ’« #buyticketsforawards #votenow #culture #irawmaawards2026 www.irawma.com

@ayetiandaily Versatility at its peak πŸ”₯❀️
Ayetian shows range and depth πŸ’―
IRAWMA nominated πŸ‘‘
Vote Now!!!
#culture #awards2026 #irawmaawards

www.irawma.com

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@ayetiandaily Versatility at its peak πŸ”₯❀️ Ayetian shows range and depth πŸ’― IRAWMA nominated πŸ‘‘ Vote Now!!! #culture #awards2026 #irawmaawards www.irawma.com
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43RD ANNUAL IRAWMA AWARDS: KEY DATES

  • Jan. 31, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025

    Eligibility Period For Entries

  • Jan 7, 2026 – Feb. 16, 2026

    Nominations Period

  • February 19, 2026

    Nominations Press Conference

  • Feb. 21, 2026 – May, 5th, 2026

    Voting Period

  • May. 17, 2026

    Awards Ceremony