{"id":118927,"date":"2026-05-18T12:09:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=118927"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:09:55","slug":"shatta-wale-earns-double-win-at-43rd-irawma-awards-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=118927","title":{"rendered":"Shatta Wale earns double win at 43rd IRAWMA Awards in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Celebrated Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has added two more international honours to his growing list of achievements after emerging as a double winner at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards, held in Florida, USA, over the weekend.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued by his management on May 18, 2026, the artiste won the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award and also secured Concert of the Year for his ShattaFest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe management of Shatta Wale proudly confirms that the African Dancehall King emerged as a double award winner at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards held over the weekend in Florida, USA,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

Management also expressed appreciation to the organisers of the awards scheme \u201cfor the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage\u201d.<\/p>\n

The statement further thanked fans worldwide, especially members of the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their \u201cunwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years\u201d.<\/p>\n

According to management, the latest achievement reinforces Shatta Wale\u2019s position as \u201cone of Africa\u2019s leading musical exports and a major force in global dancehall culture\u201d.<\/p>\n

The International Reggae and World Music Awards, popularly known as IRawma, celebrates reggae and world music talents from across the globe.<\/p>\n

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