Vybz Kartel was the biggest winner at the 2026 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), held at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, Florida. The event celebrates reggae, dancehall, Latin, Caribbean, and African entertainers. Vybz Kartel won nine awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Recording Artiste of the Year, and Album of the Year for "Heart and Soul." He expressed his gratitude on social media, emphasizing the importance of the awards in preserving the culture. Other winners included Shenseea, Masicka, Spice, Sean Paul, Popcaan, and DJ Mac. Burning Spear and Mavado received Lifetime Achievement Awards. Gramps Morgan was a double winner, taking home Best Male Vocalist and Best Inspirational Song for "People Like You."