Vybz Kartel tops IRAWMA winners list

Billeane WilliamsJournalist at Jamaica Observer

May 18, 2026

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Dancehall King Vybz Kartel emerged the big winner at the 2026 staging of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), which took place on Sunday night at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, Florida.

The event recognises and honours entertainers from reggae, dancehall, Latin, Caribbean and Africa.

Vybz Kartel won nine awards, including two shared wins.

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