On May 11, 2019, the ballroom of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Kingston, Jamaica will come alive with the staging of the 37th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) and “TheReggae50”, in celebration of fifty years of reggae since 1968/69.

Topping off the evening of glitz and glamour on the star-studded red carpet are reggae sensation Koffee and recording artiste and promoter Tony Rebel who will also be hosting the event, among others to be announced later.

Koffee burst onto the scene with her song Legend, a tribute to world renowned athlete Usain Bolt and has continued to take the world by storm with her prolific lyrics and hit songs such as Burning, Toast, Raggamuffin to name a few.

Tony Rebel no stranger to the music world as he’s known for his hit after hit with songs such as Jah By My Side, Fresh Vegetable, Jus Friends, Sweet Jamaica, If Jah is Standing by My Side and Teach the little Children.

Awards will be given in 32 nominated categories; while 35 special awards (without votes) will be awarded to reggae foundation members from the music fraternity and other reggae an world music giants who have made extra-ordinary contributions to the music industry over the decades; this include the Martin’s international Special Salute and TheRegga50 Pioneer Award of Honor.

Limited numbers of VIP tickets are still available to the public at www.touchstoneticketing.com. V- VIP tickets are almost sold out, but maybe obtained at www.irawma.com.