Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has made history by winning three major awards at the just-ended International Reggae and World Music awards (IRAWMA) 2025 in Jamaica.
Shatta Wale received numerous awards at the prestigious award ceremony on Sunday 30, March, honoring the best in reggae, dancehall, and world music to cement his worldwide impact.
Shatta Wale’s triumph at IRAWMA 2025 comes after his electrifying performance at Vybz Kartel’s concert in Jamaica, where he received high plaudits from fans and industry elites.
His strategic decision to perform on such a global stage has definitely paid off, showcasing his talents to a wider audience and cementing his status as one of Africa’s biggest music export.
Shatta Wale’s IRAWMA 2025 Award wins come after he won all three categories for which he was nominated, making him one of the night’s biggest winners.
He achieved the “Best African Dancehall Entertainer” Award, defeating Nkulee Dube, Redsan, Sheebah, and Winky D. He also won “Best Crossover Song” with ‘Commando’ ft. Bounty Killer and “Best Music Video” with “Killa Ji Mi.
Shatta Wale has now became African artist with most IRAWMA wins with 9 awards. He received the award first in 2016 (Best African Act), followed by 2021 (Virtual Entertainer) and now (Best African Dancehall Entertainer), (Best Crossover song) and (Best Music Video) all won in 2025.
His latest achievement complements his already remarkable portfolio of worldwide awards.
Winning at IRAWMA, one of Jamaica’s most prestigious music award schemes indicate his growing influence of African dancehall artists on the global stage.
Winning at IRAWMA, one of Jamaica’s famous music award schemes, shows his growing influence of African dancehall musicians on the global stage.
Shatta Wale’s success is not just a win for him but for Ghanaian and African music as a whole, demonstrating that the genre is gaining international recognition and respect.
Shatta Wale’s most recent victory at IRAWMA 2025 is a notable turning point in his career that inspires many supporters all throughout Ghana, Jamaica, and the globe to celebrate his achievements.
Their congratulations messages’ excitement is not only for the acclaim but also for a recognition of another step towards world dominance in the dancehall and reggae sector.
Shatta Wale won three awards at the just ended IRAWMA, proper international Artiste🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/gTXG0geqdF
— Twilight (@the_marcoli_boy) March 31, 2025
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