Organizers of the International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA) will honour Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr popularly known as Shatta Wale on Sunday, March 18 at the Logan Center for Arts, University of Chicago, Illinois.

The ‘Ayoo’ hitmaker was adjudged BEST AFRICAN SONG/ENTERTAINER at the 2016 edition of the International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA).

He will be honoured for his outstanding contributions to Reggae in Ghana and at the global level.

The International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA), established in 1982 acknowledges and honours the accomplishments and contributions of reggae and world music artists, including songwriters, performers, promoters and musicians.