Ghanaian dancehall artistes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy have been nominated in the 2016 International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA).
Stonebwoy was nominated in the Most Promising Entertainer category whilst Shatta Wale had his nomination for Best Music Video and Best African Song/Entertainer respectively.
The 35th International Reggae and World Music Awards will be held on October 2, 2016.
The International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA), established in 1982 acknowledges and honors the accomplishments and contributions of reggae and world music artists, including: songwriters, performers, promoters and musicians.
Check Out The Official 35th IRAWMA NOMINEE LIST
Most Promising Entertainer-Sponsored by www.25thcenturyradio.com
Skip Marley
Alborosie
Franko
Major Myjah
Stonebwoy
Best Music Video
“Powerful” Major Lazer, featuring Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley
“Hula Hoop “-OMI
“Life” -Skip Marley
“Cheap Thrills” -Sia, Featuring Sean Paul
“Chop Kiss” – Shatta Wale
Best African Song/Entertainer
“selfie”-Koffi Olomide-Congo
“Ololufa” -Flavor, featuring Chidinma-Nigeria
“Final( Baba Nia)- Wizkid- Nigeria
“Chop Kiss” Shatta Wale-Ghana
“Sape Comme Jamais” Maitre Gims – Congo
Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year
Bounty Killer
PopCaan
Beres Hammond
Ziggy Marley
Spice
Best Male Vocalist-Sponsored By JAMAICA (jAMAICA Tourist Board)
Christopher Martin
Romain Virgo
Jah Cure
Nesbeth
Tarrus Riley
Best Female Vocalist
Etana
Jah9
Ikaya
Marcia Griffiths
Alaine
Best Song
“My Dream”- Nesbeth
“Big Deal”- Christopher Martin
“Richess Girl”- Etana
Spanish Town Rocking
“No Smoking In My Room”- Stephen Marley
Best Album/CD
“Strictly Roots” -Morgan Heritage
“The Cure” -Jah Cure
“Acousticiacelevy”- Barrington Levy
“Ancient Future” Protoje
” Lovers Rock” Mr. Vegas
Best Crossover Song
“Cheap Thrills”-Sia ft Sean Paul
“Powerful”-Major Lazer, featuring Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley
“Red Dress” Magaic
“Hula Hoop”-OMI
Best Gospel Song-Sponsored by Drs. Dawn Marie & The Wiz Show
“Letter of Love’ -Kay Morris- Canada
“Temptation” (The Man A Pastor)”-Lt Stitchie-Jamaica
“If it is Not You” -Kevin Downswell
“Jesus At The End” -Lady Saw
“Papa San- “Love Me Anyway
Best Male Dancehall Artist -Sponsored by Onstage TV-Winford Williams
Vibes Kartel
Alkaline
Popcaan
I-Octaine
Dexta Dapps
Best Female DanceHall Artist-Sponsored by Pan Friday Caribbean Rest
Spice
Tifa
Vanessa bling
Ishawna
Best New Entertainer
Jahmiel
Jah -Lil
Skip Marley
Vershon Don Andre Best Calypso/Soca Song
Peter Ram
Voice
Ola Tunji
Tebbyson John
Patrice Roberts
Best Latin-Song/Entertainer
Romeo Santos
Pitbull
JBalvin
Justin Quiles
Crooked Stilo
Best African Song/Entertainer
“selfie”-Koffi Olomide-Congo
“Ololufa” -Flavor, featuring Chidinma-Nigeria
“Final( Baba Nia)- Wizkid- Nigeria
“Chop Kiss” Shatta Wale-Ghana
“Sape Comme Jamais” Maitre Gims – Congo
Best Soukous Song/Entertainer
Bako Bela Mutu – Celedo Scram
“Ye Yo” Robinio Mundibu
“Selfie” Koffi Olomide
“Tengama” Fabregaz
“Edenda”- Brigade- Sarbati
Bako Bela Mutu – Celedo Scram
“Ye Yo” Robinio Mundibu
“Selfie” Koffi Olomide
“Tengama” Fabregaz
“Edenda”- Brigade- Sarbati
Best Belizean Entertainer
Eljai
LovaBoy
Supa G.
DankiMan Reynolds
Most Popular R&B/Hip Hop Entertainer
“Work” Rihanna & Drake
“Alright” Kendrick Lamar
“One Dance” -Drake
“Lemonade”- Beyonce
Best Reggae Rock Song/Entertainer Sponsored by Abebe Lewis Marketing and Branding Group
”The Prophet”- Slightly Stoopid
InaleExale”- Rebulation, featuring Protoje
”Golden”- The Movement
”Hotting Up” – Iration
*”Surrounder”- Tribal Seeds
Best Chutney Entertaienr
Kris Ki Persad Poopia Nishard Mayhroo
Ravi Bissambhar
Shiva Lakhan
Best Spoken Word/Poet-Sponsored by-Love Doc/Amazing Sour Sop Drink
Mutabaruka
Andre Porter
Yasus Afari
Malachi Smith
Mecca Aka Grimo
Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer-Sponsored by Kay Morris Foundation
Capleton
Morgan Heritage
Tarrus Riley
Luciana
Sizzia
Most Oustanding Show Band/Group
Morgan
Inner Circle
Fab 5
New Kinston
Raging Fyah
Best Instrumentalist Sponsored by www.25thcenturyradio.com
Mafia & Fluxy- London
Dean Fraser
Franko
Major Myjah
Inner Circle
Most Out Standing Dance Group Sponsored by DUN( Dancehall United Nations)
National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC)- Jamaica
KenKouran Dance Academy -West Africa
Unique Rockerz- Jamaica
Triplets Ghetto Kids- Uganda
STR8 Edge Classic Dancers- Jamaica
Concert of the Year-Sponsored by JAMUSA
Best of the Best-Florida
ReggaeSumfest
Rebel Salute- Jamaica
9 Miles Music Fest
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Most Consistent Entertainer- Sponsored by JAMUSA
Freddy McGregor
Marcia Griffiths
Yellow Man
Sly & Robbie
Inner Circle
Most Popular Sound Selector/DJ
Tony Matterhorn
FireLinks
David Rodigan
Rory-Stone Love
Mighty Crown
Best Haitian Entertainer
“Iam doing Fine” J Beatz
“She’s A Boy” 3JES
“Libre d’aimer” Djakout #1
“Fel ak tout ke’w- klass
“Je Suis”- Rutshelee Guilaume
Best Caribbean Entertainer-Sponsored By VP Records
Beres Hammond
Sean Paul
Bunji Carlin
Machel Montano
Calypso Rose
Record Producer of the Year-Sponsored by The Galleon Foundation
Rohan “Snowcone” Fuller
Diplo( Major Lazer”
Chimney Records
Specialist (Clifton Dillion)
A Chisel Pixel Production
Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award
Capleton
Cedelia Marley
Shaggy
Vonnie McGowan
Ziggy Marley
FLORIDA NOMINEES : Entertainer of the Year -Florida 2015/2016 Sponsored by Urban Relations PR & Consultant
Code Red
Daniel Musgrove
Josepheus Harris
Rohan Gunter-Comedian
Lejah
Zekedon
FLORIDA NOMINEES: Haitian Entertainer of the Year Florida
Klass
X-Tassy
Kodak Black
J Beatz
5LAN
FLORIDA NOMINEES: Best Latin Entertainer
Fuego
Jay Vega
Nicky Jam
Juan Gabriel
Mylo Nandez
FLORIDA NOMINEES: Best Gospel Song -Florida
Dj Nichiolas
Papa San
Sharown Wiles
Stefan Peninsilyn
Daniel Musgrove
FLORIDA NOMINEES : Florida Most Popular Dance Party DJ Florida-Sponsored By Events-R-Rus
Supa Sound
Eccentrix
Fire Redz
Richie Pooh
Dutty Dex
Juxxy Fiyah