On Friday, March 22, 2024, Reggae and World Music’s biggest night of honors, the 41^st hosting of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) will make a grand return to South Florida for the eighth time in 41 years, and will be held at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC), 3800 NW 11^th Place, Lauderhill/Fort Lauderdale, with celebrity red carpet arrival at 7pm EST.

Special Honorees

Coincidentally, as the “Bob Marley: One Love”  movie has become the talk of the world, the mother of reggae and widow of Bob Marley, the Honorable Dr. Alfarita “Rita” Marley will be at hand to be honored and be saluted with a special tribute by top female reggae stars and family members singing to her.

Special tribute will also be given to the legendary Freddy McGregor by his son Chino. America most celebrated and famous Attorney, Ben Crump to receive the IRAWMA Freedom Fighter Award.

Performers

Among the performers, presenting and those walking the red carpet are: Teejay, Spice, Byron Messia, Valiant, Christopher Martin, Pablo YG, Glen Washington, Sharon Marley, D’Angel,  Ajaeze – Nigeria, Naomi Achu – Cameroon, Nonini- Kenya, Sons of Mystro, Sharon Wiles, Vision Band, and many more.

Hosts 

Hosted by  Comedians Julie Mango and Rohan Gunter, and TV/Radio Personality, Prof. Candice Buchanan,

Tickets and event details

Limited seats still available at www.irawma.com & www.LPACFL.com. The VIP Red Carpet arrivals is at 7pm, showcase at 8:30pm.