Jamaica’s reggae music legend, Marcia Griffiths received the Lifetime Achievement Award at last week’s 2024 Caribbean Music Awards at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.

Cedella Marley, daughter of the late reggae superstar, Bob Marey received a Legacy Award. Dancehall artiste, Spice and comedian, Majah Hype co-hosted the show, which streamed live on YouTube.

Dancehall superstar, Shaggy paid tribute to Griffiths, who is celebrating 60 years in music. She is a former member of the I-Threes, which supported Bob Marley with backing vocals. She was a Grammy nominee three years ago for best reggae album for One World.

Cedella dedicated to award to her mother Rita Marley

In accepting the award, Cedella Marley remarked, “I’m truly blessed to continue the legacy that my family built. I’m filled with gratitude and honor to be acknowledged for my work. I want to express my sincere thanks to the committee members and the beautiful people of our Caribbean. Your support and inspiration drive my passion and motivate me to do things I was once told ‘you can’t do that.’”

She dedicated the award to her mother, Rita Marley, who she described as her “shero,” saying, “[She is] a woman of extraordinary strength, compassion, wisdom and love. It is her unwavering dedication and selflessness that have led to this moment. I am both proud and humbled to have her as my mother. As I pay tribute to the Marley legacy tonight, I celebrate the woman who has laid the foundation. One love.”

Cedella, who is the mother of Skip Marley, another of the Marley musical clan, has won on three Grammy Awards as a member of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. Closing out the show, Tosh Alexander, Aiesha, Alaine and Nadine Sutherland, who performed in tribute to Griffiths.

The night’s most nominated artist, Dexta Daps, won performer of the year (dancehall). The Jamaican dancehall and reggae performer also performed a medley of songs, including “Shabba Madda Pot” and “Call Me If.”

Other winners in competitive categories included Buju Banton, Romeo Santos, Shaggy & Kes and Burna Boy & Byron Messia. Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor, who has produced recordings by such varied artists as Sean Paul, Drake, John Legend, Vybz Kartel, John Legend, Shenseea and Jada Kingdom, received the producer award honor.

The Caribbean Music Awards recognizes artists, producers, and industry professionals who have significantly contributed to the Caribbean music landscape. This year’s nominations list included more than 40 categories spanning a diverse range of genres, including reggae, Soca and dancehall.

The awards are presented by the Caribbean Elite Group, which also produces Caribbean Elite Magazine – a print and digital publication which highlights Caribbean entertainers, artists, producers, promoters, cuisine, travel, fashion and entrepreneurs.

Complete list of winners in both competitive and honorary categories:

• 2023 Impact Award (Dancehall): 450

• 2023 Impact Award (Reggae): Mortimer

• 2023 Impact Award (Soca): Pumpa

• Album of the Year (Reggae) Buju Banton, Born for Greatness

• Album of the Year (Dancehall) Masicka, Generation of Kings

• Artist of the Year (Bouyon): Mr. Ridge

• Artist of the Year (French Caribbean): Kalash

• Artist of the Year (Latin Caribbean): Romeo Santos

• Artist of the Year Female (Dancehall): Shenseea

• Artist of the Year Female (Reggae): Lila Iké

• Artist of the Year Female (Soca): Patrice Roberts

• Artist of the Year Male (Dancehall): Valiant

• Artist of the Year Male (Reggae): Romain Virgo

• Artist of the Year Male (Soca): Skinny Fabulous

• Best New Artist (Dancehall): Rajah Wild

• Best New Artist (Reggae): Ras-II

• Best New Artist (Soca): Yung Bredda

• Collaboration of the Year – Soca: Nailah Blackman & Skinny Fabulous, “Come Home”

• Collaboration of the Year – Reggae: Shaggy & Kes, “Mood”

• Collaboration of the Year – (Dancehall): Burna Boy & Byron Messia, Talibans II

• Cruise Event of the Year: Uber Soca

• Entertainer of the Year: Lee So Crazy

• International DJ of the Year: DJ Puffy

• Konpa Band of the Year: Zafem

• Music Event of the Year: Stink & Dutty

• People’s Choice (Powered by Spotify’s Frequency): Asa Bantan

• Performer of the Year (Dancehall): Dexta Daps

• Performer of the Year (Soca): Mr Killa

• Song of the Year (Dancehall): Byron Messia, “Talibans”

• Song of the Year (Soca): Bunji Garlin, “Hard Fete”

• Video of the Year (Dancehall): Tee Jay, “Drift”

• Video of the Year (Soca): Nailah Blackman & Skinny Fabulous, “Come Home”

Honorary Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award Honor: Marcia Griffiths

• Elite Icon Award: Alison Hinds

• Legacy Award: Cedella Marley

• Artist of the Decade: Spice

• Konpa Award Honor: Tabou Combo

• Producer Award Honor: Di Genius

• Chutney Award Honor: Ravi B

• Gospel Award Honor: Sherwin Gardner

• Calypso Award Honor: Mighty Sparrow