Legendary singer Marcia Griffiths, the undisputed Queen of Reggae, will be honoured with the prestigious Icons Award during Reggae Month 2025 for her outstanding contribution to Jamaican music. The announcement, made by Minister of Culture Olivia Grange, comes just months after Griffiths celebrated an extraordinary milestone—60 years in the music industry. In November, she marked the occasion with a star-studded concert, Marcia Griffiths & Friends, which saw reggae and dancehall greats like Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, and Damian Marley joining her on stage in a tribute described as “phenomenal” by fans.
Griffiths, known for timeless classics such as Electric Boogie and Dreamland, will be officially recognized on February 28 at the glamorous Reggae Gold Awards. Her tribute will be a key highlight of Reggae Month’s activities, which will also include her performance alongside the Reggae Symphony Orchestra. Reflecting on her six-decade journey, Griffiths expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love: “It was just one beautiful manifestation. A divine order. I am so honoured.”
Reggae Month 2025, themed “Come Ketch Di Riddim,” will kick off on February 1 with a tribute to Dennis Brown at National Heroes’ Park and feature the annual Bob Marley Tribute Concert on February 6 at Emancipation Park. This year’s lineup boasts international reggae acts such as Mexico’s Anti-Doping and Argentina’s Nonpalidece, alongside Julian and Skip Marley, Bushman, Warrior King, and Aza Lineage. The festivities extend to Negril with events like Wavz One Love Music and Jerk Weekend Fest and Love at Woodstock Negril, featuring reggae legends Third World on Valentine’s Day.
With global reggae influence continuing to expand, Jamaica’s recognition of its icons like Griffiths solidifies the genre’s rich history and cultural significance. As she prepares to take center stage once more, fans can expect another unforgettable celebration of music, legacy, and the enduring power of reggae.
