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

  1. Skip Marley
  2. Alborosie
  3. Franko
  4. Major Myjah
  5. Stonebwoy

Best Music Video

  1. “Powerful” Major Lazer, featuring Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley
  2. “Hula Hoop “-OMI
  3. “Life” -Skip Marley
  4. “Cheap Thrills” -Sia, Featuring Sean Paul
  5. “Chop Kiss” – Shatta Wale

Best African Song/Entertainer

  1. “selfie”-Koffi Olomide-Congo
  2. “Ololufa” -Flavor, featuring Chidinma-Nigeria
  3. “Final( Baba Nia)- Wizkid- Nigeria
  4. “Chop Kiss” Shatta Wale-Ghana
  5. “Sape Comme Jamais” Maitre Gims – Congo

Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year

  1. Bounty Killer
  2. PopCaan
  3. Beres Hammond
  4. Ziggy Marley
  5. Spice

Best Male Vocalist-Sponsored By JAMAICA (jAMAICA Tourist Board)

  1. Christopher Martin
  2. Romain Virgo
  3. Jah Cure
  4. Nesbeth
  5. Tarrus Riley

Best Female Vocalist

  1. Etana
  2. Jah9
  3. Ikaya
  4. Marcia Griffiths
  5. Alaine

Best Song

  1. “My Dream”- Nesbeth
  2. “Big Deal”- Christopher Martin
  3. “Richess Girl”- Etana
  4. Spanish Town Rocking
  5. “No Smoking In My Room”- Stephen Marley

Best Album/CD

  1. “Strictly Roots” -Morgan Heritage
  2. “The Cure” -Jah Cure
  3. “Acousticiacelevy”- Barrington Levy
  4. “Ancient Future” Protoje
  5. ” Lovers Rock” Mr. Vegas

Best Crossover Song

  1. “Cheap Thrills”-Sia ft Sean Paul
  2. “Powerful”-Major Lazer, featuring Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley
  3. “Red Dress” Magaic
  4. “Hula Hoop”-OMI

Best Gospel Song-Sponsored by Drs. Dawn Marie & The Wiz Show

  1. “Letter of Love’ -Kay Morris- Canada
  2. “Temptation” (The Man A Pastor)”-Lt Stitchie-Jamaica
  3. “If it is Not You” -Kevin Downswell
  4. “Jesus At The End” -Lady Saw
  5. “Papa San- “Love Me Anyway

Best Male Dancehall Artist -Sponsored by Onstage TV-Winford Williams

  1. Vibes Kartel
  2. Alkaline
  3. Popcaan
  4. I-Octaine
  5. Dexta Dapps

Best Female DanceHall Artist-Sponsored by Pan Friday Caribbean Rest

  1. Spice
  2. Tifa
  3. Vanessa bling
  4. Ishawna

Best New Entertainer

  1. Jahmiel
  2. Jah -Lil
  3. Skip Marley
  4. Vershon
  5. Don Andre

Best Calypso/Soca Song

  1. Peter Ram
  2. Voice
  3. Ola Tunji
  4. Tebbyson John
  5. Patrice Roberts

Best Latin-Song/Entertainer

  1. Romeo Santos
  2. Pitbull
  3. JBalvin
  4. Justin Quiles
  5. Crooked Stilo

Best African Song/Entertainer

  1. “selfie”-Koffi Olomide-Congo
  2. “Ololufa” -Flavor, featuring Chidinma-Nigeria
  3. “Final( Baba Nia)- Wizkid- Nigeria
  4. “Chop Kiss” Shatta Wale-Ghana
  5. “Sape Comme Jamais” Maitre Gims – Congo

Best Soukous Song/Entertainer

  1. Bako Bela Mutu – Celedo Scram
  2. “Ye Yo” Robinio Mundibu
  3. “Selfie” Koffi Olomide
  4. “Tengama” Fabregaz
  5. “Edenda”- Brigade- Sarbati

Bako Bela Mutu – Celedo Scram

  1. “Ye Yo” Robinio Mundibu
  2. “Selfie” Koffi Olomide
  3. “Tengama” Fabregaz
  4. “Edenda”- Brigade- Sarbati

Best Belizean Entertainer

  1. Eljai
  2. LovaBoy
  3. Supa G.
  4. DankiMan Reynolds

Most Popular R&B/Hip Hop Entertainer

  1. “Work” Rihanna & Drake
  2. “Alright” Kendrick Lamar
  3. “One Dance” -Drake
  4. “Lemonade”- Beyonce

Best Reggae Rock Song/Entertainer Sponsored by Abebe Lewis Marketing and Branding Group

  1. ”The Prophet”- Slightly Stoopid
  2. InaleExale”- Rebulation, featuring Protoje
  3. ”Golden”- The Movement
  4. ”Hotting Up” – Iration
  5. *”Surrounder”- Tribal Seeds

Best Chutney Entertaienr

  1. Kris Ki Persad
  2. Poopia
  3. Nishard Mayhroo
  4. Ravi Bissambhar
  5. Shiva Lakhan

Best Spoken Word/Poet-Sponsored by-Love Doc/Amazing Sour Sop Drink

  1. Mutabaruka
  2. Andre Porter
  3. Yasus Afari
  4. Malachi Smith
  5. Mecca Aka Grimo

Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer-Sponsored by Kay Morris Foundation

  1. Capleton
  2. Morgan Heritage
  3. Tarrus Riley
  4. Luciana
  5. Sizzia

Most Oustanding Show Band/Group

  1. Morgan
  2. Inner Circle
  3. Fab 5
  4. New Kinston
  5. Raging Fyah

Best Instrumentalist Sponsored by www.25thcenturyradio.com

  1. Mafia & Fluxy- London
  2. Dean Fraser
  3. Franko
  4. Major Myjah
  5. Inner Circle

Most Out Standing Dance Group Sponsored by DUN( Dancehall United Nations)

  1. National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC)- Jamaica
  2. KenKouran Dance Academy -West Africa
  3. Unique Rockerz- Jamaica
  4. Triplets Ghetto Kids- Uganda
  5. STR8 Edge Classic Dancers- Jamaica

Concert of the Year-Sponsored by JAMUSA

  1. Best of the Best-Florida
  2. ReggaeSumfest
  3. Rebel Salute- Jamaica
  4. 9 Miles Music Fest
  5. Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival

Most Consistent Entertainer- Sponsored by JAMUSA

  1. Freddy McGregor
  2. Marcia Griffiths
  3. Yellow Man
  4. Sly & Robbie
  5. Inner Circle

Most Popular Sound Selector/DJ

  1. Tony Matterhorn
  2. FireLinks
  3. David Rodigan
  4. Rory-Stone Love
  5. Mighty Crown

Best Haitian Entertainer

  1. “Iam doing Fine” J Beatz
  2. “She’s A Boy” 3JES
  3. “Libre d’aimer” Djakout #1
  4. “Fel ak tout ke’w- klass
  5. “Je Suis”- Rutshelee Guilaume

Best Caribbean Entertainer-Sponsored By VP Records

  1. Beres Hammond
  2. Sean Paul
  3. Bunji Carlin
  4. Machel Montano
  5. Calypso Rose

Record Producer of the Year-Sponsored by The Galleon Foundation

  1. Rohan “Snowcone” Fuller
  2. Diplo( Major Lazer”
  3. Chimney Records
  4. Specialist (Clifton Dillion)
  5. A Chisel Pixel Production

Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award

  1. Capleton
  2. Cedelia Marley
  3. Shaggy
  4. Vonnie McGowan
  5. Ziggy Marley

FLORIDA NOMINEES : Entertainer of the Year -Florida 2015/2016 Sponsored by Urban Relations PR & Consultant

  1. Code Red
  2. Daniel Musgrove
  3. Josepheus Harris
  4. Rohan Gunter-Comedian
  5. Lejah
  6. Zekedon

FLORIDA NOMINEES: Haitian Entertainer of the Year Florida

  1. Klass
  2. X-Tassy
  3. Kodak Black
  4. J Beatz
  5. 5LAN

FLORIDA NOMINEES: Best Latin Entertainer

  1. Fuego
  2. Jay Vega
  3. Nicky Jam
  4. Juan Gabriel
  5. Mylo Nandez

FLORIDA NOMINEES: Best Gospel Song -Florida

  1. Dj Nichiolas
  2. Papa San
  3. Sharown Wiles
  4. Stefan Peninsilyn
  5. Daniel Musgrove

FLORIDA NOMINEES : Florida Most Popular Dance Party DJ Florida-Sponsored By Events-R-Rus

  1. Supa Sound
  2. Eccentrix
  3. Fire Redz
  4. Richie Pooh
  5. Dutty Dex
  6. Juxxy Fiyah

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