Winky D, one of the most prominent musicians from Zimbabwe, has won the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award at the 40th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA). This is a significant achievement for the artist, who has entertained fans for years with his unique blend of reggae and dancehall music.
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Winky D's win in the Best African Dancehall Entertainer category is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the music industry. He beat out some of the biggest names in African music, including Stonebwoy (Ghana), Patoranking (Nigeria), Shata Wale (Ghana) and Star Zee (Sierra Leone).
Winky D, whose real name is Wallace Chirimuko, has been active in the music industry since the mid-2000s. He has released several albums and singles that have become popular in Zimbabwe and beyond. His lyrics often address social and political issues affecting the country, and he is known for his ability to connect with his audience through his music. Winky D has previously collaborated with one of Jamaica's biggest artists Beenie Man has played a significant role in promoting Zimbabwean Dancehall music globally.
Thank you and may the music continue its mission to educate, uplift, heal and inspire. pic.twitter.com/XfPD0H4RMo
— Winky D (@winkydonline) May 11, 2023
The 40th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) brought together some of the biggest names in Reggae and Dancehall music. The event was held on May 7th, 2023 at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica and was attended by musicians, producers, and music industry executives within the Reggae scene.
The awards recognized the achievements of Caribean and African musicians in various categories, including the Lifetime Award for Dancehall artist Bounty Killer who was honoured for his contributions to the Jamaican music industry for more than 30 years. The International Reggae and World Music Awards, IRAWMA ceremony was established in 1982 to acknowledge and honour the accomplishments and contributions of reggae and world music artists, including songwriters, performers, promoters and musicians
Previously, he won the Best African Dancehall/Entertainer at the virtually held, 39th International Reggae and World Music Awards, on the 16th of May 2021. We congratulate Winky D on his win and look forward to seeing what he has in store for his fans in the future.
Winky D has won a total of four international awards his entire career follows:
- 1 x Best Male Artist (Southern Africa) in 2022 - All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)
- 1 x Winky D won "Best Dancehall Artist" at the 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA.
- 2 x Best African Dancehall Entertainer at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
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