Reigning Queen of the Dancehall Spice, is turning compassion into celebration after her hands-on humanitarian response to Hurricane Melissa earned her one of the most meaningful recognitions at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) 2026 nominations. The Jamaican star leads a strong female presence alongside Shenseea and Lila Iké, with all three securing five major nods each following the official announcement in Kingston.
Spice’s nominations reflect both her musical dominance and her growing social impact, highlighted by her recognition for the Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award after mobilising large-scale relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Through her foundation, the entertainer personally led over a dozen trucks packed with construction and other well-needed supplies into Western Jamaica communities left devastated by the storm, reinforcing her influence beyond the stage. She is also nominated for Best Caribbean Entertainer, Best Dancehall Stagecraft Entertainer, Best Female DJ/Rapper and Most Popular Social Media Influencer – Entertainer, underscoring her continued dominance across performance and digital culture.
Meanwhile, Shenseea continues her global crossover momentum with nominations tied to her international collaborations, including Shake It to the Max alongside Moliy, Skillibeng and Silent Addy, as well as Sugar Sweet with Mariah Carey and Kehlani. Lila Iké, on the other hand, strengthens reggae’s roots-driven presence with nominations tied to her album Treasure Self Love and her collaboration All Over the World featuring Protoje, earning recognition across vocal and recording categories.
The 43rd staging of IRAWMA, scheduled for May 17, 2026 at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, will unfold under the theme “Jamaica Rise,” blending music, culture and humanitarian impact. With public voting now underway, the strong showing from Spice, Shenseea and Lila Iké signals a defining moment for Jamaican female artistry on the global stage—while fans eagerly watch to see who will ultimately convert nominations into wins.
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