Entertainment
IRAWMA 2025: Shatta Wale Wins 3 Major Awards Including Best Music Video
Shatta Wale lifted the flag of Ghana high at the 2025 International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA), where he won three (3) major awards on the night.
Held at the Coral Springs Centre for the Arts on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Shatta Wale won the award for Best Music Video with his single Killa Ji Mi.

He also won the award for Best Crossover Song with Commando, featuring Bounty Killer.
To crown it all, the Already hitmaker also won the Best African Dancehall Entertainer.
Other winners on the night included Shenseaa, Vybz Kartel and many others.
Below is the list of winners for the 2025 International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA).
Emperor of Reggae & World Music—Hon. Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year
BUJU BANTON
Peter Tosh Award for Recording Artist of the Year
VYBZ KARTEL
Jacob Miller Award for Best Male Vocalist
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN
Best Female Vocalist
ALAINE
Best Song
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” – BUSY SIGNAL
Best Album/CD
“BOB MARLEY – ONE LOVE” – VARIOUS ARTISTS, MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM
Best Crossover Song
“COMMANDO” – SHATTA WALE, FEATURING BOUNTY KILLER
Hall of Justice Award for Best Gospel Entertainer
“FOREVER GRATEFUL” – RICHIE STEPHENS, FEATURING SANCHEZ
Best EP (Extended Play) Recording
“NEVER GIVE UP” – AGENT SASCO & ROMAIN VIRGO
Best Male DJ/Rapper
BUJU BANTON
Best Female DJ/Rapper
SHENSEEA
Best New Entertainer (Shared)
NIGY BOY
YG MARLEY
Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer
PATRICE ROBERTS
Best Dancehall Stagecraft Entertainer
BEENIE MAN
Best Singjay Entertainer
JAH VINCI
Best African Dancehall Entertainer
SHATTA WALE
Best Afrobeat Entertainer
DIAMOND PLATNUMZ
Best African Entertainer
BURNA BOY
Best R & B/Hip Hop Collab. Reggae Song
“REMIX HOLD YOU” – GYPTIAN FEATURING MINAJ
Best Reggae Rock Entertainer
COLLIE BUDDZ
Best Reggaeton Entertainer
BAD BUNNY
Mutabaruka Award for Best Poet/Spoken Word Entertainer
MARCIA JACKSON
Best Youth Entertainer (Under 19 years old)
QING MADI
Best Music Video
“KILLA JI MI” – SHATTA WALE
Bunny Wailer Award for Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer
CAPLETON
Dennis Brown Award for Most Promising Entertainer
BLVK H3RO
Best Instrumentalist
DEAN FRASER
Best Sound System/DJ
SOUL SUPREME
Most Outstanding Dance Group
IMMORTALS
Best Caribbean Entertainer
BEENIE MAN
Jean B. P. DuSable Award for Best Haitian Entertainer
KODAK BLACK
Record Producer of the Year
DJ CHROME
Comedian of the Year
JULIE MANGO – BEST IRAWMA Song 2025
Concert of the Year
“FREEDOM STREET” – VYBZ KARTEL & PRODUCER DSE (JOSEF BOGDONOVICH), also competing against “REGGAE SUMFEST”
Best Song/Act Saluting VP Kamala Harris (Special)
“JAMERICAN MOMALA’S STORY” – RAS DEAN JAH
Most Active Reggae/Dancehall Social Media Entertainer (Shared)
SEAN PAUL
SHEENSEEA
Best Entertainment Media (TV/Podcast/Video) Influencer
STLEEK MEDIA
Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award
BOUNTY KILLER
Florida Entertainer of the Year (local reggae/world music)
SHUGA
Florida Best Party DJs 2024 (Shared)
DJ TUBBIS AKA DJ RUFUS (Caribbean)
DJ JASON PANTON (Afrobeat)
Entertainment
Nicki Minaj Files Lawsuit Against Nigerian Influencer Over Alleged Cyberbullying and Copyright Violation
American rapper Nicki Minaj has initiated legal action against Nigerian social media influencer Dr Penking, accusing him of cyberbullying and copyright infringement.
The dispute arose after Dr Penking posted an older video of the rapper on the social media platform X on Saturday. The video was accompanied by a caption suggesting that Minaj should “accept that she has gotten old and retire,” a remark widely interpreted as derogatory.
Responding publicly, Minaj challenged the influencer’s right to use the footage, questioning whether he had obtained proper authorization. She further alleged that the video was used as a tool for harassment.
In a strongly worded reply, the rapper disclosed that legal action had already been taken against him. “Do you have permission to use this video that I filmed years ago to harass me on this or any platform? You’ve just been added to the suit,” she wrote.
The case highlights ongoing concerns around online harassment and the unauthorized use of digital content on social media platforms.
Entertainment
Kwaisey Pee Marks 25 Years in Highlife with Release of New Singles from “Agyaba” EP
After a 25-year career defined by smooth vocals and timeless Highlife melodies, Kwaisey Pee is celebrating his legacy with the release of new music.
The veteran Ghanaian artist has unveiled two singles, “Gye W’ani (Enjoy Life)” and “Akwaaba (Welcome),” drawn from his latest EP, Agyaba. The songs reaffirm his longstanding commitment to authentic Highlife, a genre he has helped shape for more than two decades.
Born Akwasi Poku Addae, Kwaisey Pee remains one of the most respected figures in Ghana’s Highlife scene. Renowned for his distinctive silky voice and enduring melodies, he has built a catalogue that continues to resonate with audiences across generations.
Over the years, he has produced several widely acclaimed tracks, including “Me Hia Odo,” “Krokro Me,” “Ohemaa,” and “Obaa Yaa,” solidifying his reputation as a household name. His vocal prowess earned him the Best Male Vocal Performance award at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2007.
The newly released “Gye W’ani (Enjoy Life)” delivers an uplifting message encouraging listeners to embrace life despite its challenges, driven by vibrant guitar rhythms and classic Highlife instrumentation. In contrast, “Akwaaba (Welcome)” highlights themes of Ghanaian hospitality, unity, and cultural pride, set to rich melodies and an inviting groove.
Both songs feature on the Agyaba EP, a project that underscores Kwaisey Pee’s dedication to preserving the essence of Highlife while ensuring its continued relevance in a modern musical landscape.
Entertainment
Global Movement WAHANGELA KINGDOM Set for Historic Launch and Royal Crowning in Ghana
A new chapter in the global Pan-African movement is set to unfold in Ghana as the WahAngela Kingdom prepares to officially launch its international initiative aimed at restoring the intellectual, spiritual, and humanitarian greatness of Africa and its descendants.

The historic launch, scheduled for March 26, 2026, will introduce the Kingdom’s mission, leadership framework, and its broader vision of uniting Africans and the diaspora through leadership, culture, and humanitarian development.
Founded and led by Waheed A. Musah and Angela L. Harris, the WahAngela Kingdom describes its leadership as a symbolic alignment of Oneness, Messenger, and Purpose, designed to inspire a new wave of transformative leadership across Africa and the global Black community.
According to the organisers, the launch event will also unveil details of the EMERGE US Humanity International Conference, a global forum expected to bring together thought leaders, cultural advocates, spiritual leaders, and development partners from across the world to discuss Africa’s future and the role of the diaspora in shaping it.
As part of its long-term vision, the Kingdom has also announced plans for a Royal Crowning Ceremony scheduled for June 12, 2026, which will serve as a public affirmation of its leadership and its commitment to advancing a renewed Pan-African consciousness.
The movement is also inviting leaders, innovators, and cultural ambassadors from around the world to join “The B.L.A.C.K. Kings & Queens Worldwide,” a global network dedicated to promoting unity, empowerment, and strategic collaboration among Africans and people of African descent.

The event will feature cultural and musical performances to celebrate African heritage and identity. Renowned Pan-Africanist, Global Peace Ambassador, and musician Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi, who is also the Founding President of PanAfrica-Ghana, will perform at both the launch and crowning ceremonies alongside gospel minister Minister Rebecca.

Organisers say the events are expected to attract dignitaries, scholars, cultural leaders, and members of the African diaspora who share a common vision of Africa’s rebirth and global relevance.
The WahAngela Kingdom says its mission goes beyond ceremonial leadership, positioning itself as a global movement committed to fostering peace, intellectual growth, cultural pride, and humanitarian development across Africa and the diaspora.
For further information, interested participants and partners are encouraged to contact the WahAngela Kingdom at +233-591-023-739.
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