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Davido and Burna Boy win big at 41st International Reggae & World Music Awards
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Here is the full list of winner at the 41st International Reggae & World Music Awards
The 41st International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) unfolded with vibrancy on March 22nd, 2024, at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Fort Lauderdale.
Themed “Reggae Rise,” this special edition not only honored outstanding musical talent but also spotlighted health awareness initiatives. Among the evening’s standout victors were Nigerian sensations Wizkid and Burna Boy, who clinched remarkable triumphs. Wizkid, celebrated for his infectious Afrobeat rhythms and undeniable stage charisma, garnered the coveted title of Best Afrobeat Entertainer. This accolade solidifies his towering stature and impact across the global music landscape.
In parallel, Burna Boy, famed for his distinctive fusion of Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall, triumphed with the Best African Entertainer award. His capacity to captivate audiences with soul-stirring melodies and poignant lyrics has rightfully earned him international renown and a fervent following.
Both Wizkid and Burna Boy stand as vanguards of the Afrobeats movement, a genre that has surged in prominence in recent years. Their triumphs at the IRAWMA Awards underscore the genre’s expanding global sway and the widespread acclaim it continues to garner.
Here is the full list of winner at the 41st International Reggae & World Music Awards;
Best Song
Teejay
Best Male Deejay/Rapper
Teejay
Best Collaborated Song
Teejay (Drift Remix with Davido)
Entertainer of The Year & Recording Artist of The Year
Sean Paul
Best New Entertainer
Byron Messia
Best Music Video
Byron Messia (Tallaban II with Burna Boy)
Best Crossover Song
Byron Messia (Talibans with Burna Boy)
Best Gospel Song
Christopher Martin (with Goodness of God)
Best Male Vocalist
Christopher Martin
Best Teen Entertainer & Most Promising Entertainer
Pablo YG
Best Female Vocalist
Etana
Best Female DJ/Rapper
Spice
Philanthropy Award
Rita Marley
Lifetime Achievement Award
Freddie McGregor
Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award
Dr. Sharon Wiles
Florida Entertainer of The Year
Sons of Mystro
Special Honors
Jacob Miller (posthumously)
Glen Washington
Papa San
Honorebel
Chris Chin (CEO of VP Records)
Amy Wachtel (broadcaster)
Clinton Lindsay (broadcaster)
Ben Crump (American Civil Rights lawyer)