Fresh off a career-defining global breakthrough, Keznamdi is now receiving increased recognition from both the international stage and the Caribbean music community. The reggae crooner has secured two nominations at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) 2026, arriving just days after Billboard announced his first U.S. performances following his Grammy-winning momentum.
Reacting to the news, the Kingston-born artiste shared a reaction that underscores the significance of regional support. “It’s one thing to be recognised by the global space… there is no greater feeling than being recognised and loved by your people. So to get not just one but two nominations is very special to me.” Keznamdi is nominated for the Toots Hibbert Award for Best Album for Blxxd & Fyah and the Gregory Isaacs Award for Best Song for Forever Grateful, his collaboration with dancehall hitmaker Masicka. The nominations reflect sustained streaming growth and expanding digital traction across multiple markets.
The recognition follows confirmation that Keznamdi will launch the U.S. leg of his world tour with intimate performances in Los Angeles and New York City this May. He is scheduled to perform at Hotel Café on May 13 before heading to S.O.B.’s on May 20, revisiting venues that helped shape his early international fanbase. Since his Grammy victory, Blxxd & Fyah has experienced a strong post-awards surge, reclaiming the No.1 spot on the U.S. iTunes Reggae chart while benefiting from renewed algorithmic visibility—outperforming catalogue releases from several reggae greats.
Meanwhile, plans are already in motion for a major homecoming event in Kingston, reinforcing Keznamdi’s commitment to representing Jamaican culture on a global scale. His post-Grammy momentum continues to evolve into a wider global expansion phase for modern reggae—one that suggests even bigger milestones are on the horizon.
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