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IRAWMA 2025: Shatta Wale Wins 3 Major Awards Including Best Music Video

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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)

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Court Halts Daddy Lumba’s Burial Plans; Orders Fresh Stakeholder Meeting

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The Accra High Court has issued an injunction stopping the maternal family of the late musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, from proceeding with his burial. The order restrains the first respondent, Kofi Owusu, the family head, from organising any funeral activities until the case is settled.

This ruling follows rising tension over the musician’s death and funeral arrangements. Relatives have dragged key figures to court, accusing them of secrecy, mismanagement, and attempts to take control of the memorial plans without proper involvement of the immediate family.

The court also barred Transitions Funeral Home from releasing the body until a final decision is made.

In its ruling, the court observed that the immediate family appeared to have been sidelined in the planning process. Although postponing the burial may increase costs, the judge stressed that proper consultation and due process must be followed.

While acknowledging that the family head holds traditional authority over funeral matters, the court stated that such authority must be exercised in consultation with the immediate family. It further directed the first respondent to convene a stakeholder meeting within three weeks to agree on a new burial date.

The court also instructed that all funds raised for the funeral be kept separate from accounts belonging to the Daddy Lumba Memorial Foundation. The applicants were ordered to file an affidavit with the court registrar.

This development comes on the heels of a recent ruling by the Kumasi High Court in a high profile case involving two women claiming to be the late musician’s spouses. The decision, which appeared to question the validity of a marriage certificate reportedly issued in Germany to the recognised wife, Akosua Serwaa, while seemingly favouring claims by the alleged partner, Odo Broni, has sparked wider legal and social debate.

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Kaakyire Kwame Appiah Drops New Visual for “Dance Party” Featuring King Paluta

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Ghanaian music star Kaakyire Kwame Appiah has released the official video/visualizer for his latest single Dance Party”, featuring renowned rapper and singer King Paluta. The infectious track is designed to get listeners on their feet with vibrant Afrobeat rhythms and high-energy vibes that celebrate life, movement, and unity

Dance Party” showcases Kaakyire’s melodic strengths alongside King Paluta’s dynamic lyrical delivery, a combination that has already sparked excitement among fans and music lovers across Ghana and beyond. The visualizer captures the song’s lively spirit, turning up the energy with dance scenes, stylish visuals, and moments that highlight the chemistry between both artists.

Musically, the song combines rhythmic percussion, groovy basslines, and bright harmonies, resulting in a polished production that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in Ghana’s rich musical traditions. The uplifting lyrics encourage listeners to let loose, enjoy life, and celebrate the moment a message that has quickly made the song popular on social media, with fans sharing dance videos and creating their own interpretations of the track’s high-energy hook.

King Paluta, a prominent figure in Ghanaian hip-hop and hiplife, brings his signature style to the track, complementing Kaakyire’s vocals with rhythmic precision and flair.

The song, produced to be a feel-good anthem for parties, social gatherings, and everyday celebrations, has been buzzing on social media, with fans sharing clips and dance challenges inspired by the song’s upbeat tempo.

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Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe Honored As Agent of Change at Women’s Choice Awards Africa 2025

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Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe Honored As Agent of Change at Women’s Choice Awards Africa 2025

 

Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe has been celebrated once again for her dedication to empowerment and social impact, earning the prestigious Agent of Change Award at the just ended Women’s Choice Awards Africa 2025.

 

The ceremony took place on 29th November 2025 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, bringing together influential women, leaders, and changemakers from across the continent.

Her recognition reflects her continuous commitment to community development, women’s advancement, and impactful leadership. The award serves as a tribute to her work in driving meaningful change and inspiring people within and beyond her constituency.

 

Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe’s acknowledgment at this year’s event reinforces her position as one of the notable voices shaping progress in Ghana and Africa.

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