Eddy Kenzo won the ‘Best African Entertainer’ award in the 36th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA).

The singer was in the same category as Davido and Wizkid, Diamond and Sarkodie.

He took it to social media to thank his fans for the support.

"CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF US GUYS!!!!! WE WON Best African entertainer in the 36th International Reggae and world music Awards (IRAWMA) this is Very Big Thank you for voting Team 256, Team eddy kenzo, team East Africa, Team Africa, Eddy kenzo fans, God the greatest...bless you all," he posted.

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The 36th International Reggae and world music Awards (IRAWMA) ceremony was held on March 18th in Chicago, illinois

Here is the full list of winners of the prestigious awards.

1. Entertainer of The Year- Alkaline

2. Best Male Vocalist- Chronixx

3. Best Female Vocalist- Queen Ifrica

4. Best Song- “After All” – Alkaline

5. Best Album/Cd- Chronology” – Chronnix

6. Best Crossover Song- “Chargie” – Popcaan & Drake

7. Best Gospel Song - "Tie" - Min. Marion Hall & Kevin Downswell

8. Best Male Dancehall Artist- Alkaline

9. Best Female Dancehall Artist- Spice

10. Best New Entertainer- Shenseea

11. Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer- Machel Montano

12. Best Latin Entertainer- Pitbull

13. Best African Entertainer- Eddy Kenzo

14. Best Soukous Entertainer- Koffi Olomide

15. Best Reggae Rock Song- Soja

16. Best Music Video- “Bring It To The Owner” – Dexta Daps

17. Best Spoken Word/Poet Mutabaruka

18. Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer- Chronixx

19. Most Outstanding Show Band- Capleton & The Prophecy Band

20. Most Consistent Entertainer– Freddie Mcgregor

21. Most Promising Entertainer- Jahmiel

22. Best Instrumentalist Dean Fraser

23. Most Popular Sound System/Selector – Stone Love

24. Concert of The Year- Reggae Sumfest

25. Most Outstanding Dance Group- Ravers Cleavers

26. Haitian Entertainer of The Year- Sweet Micky

27. Best Caribbean Entertainer- Daddy Yankee

28. Recording Producer of The Year- Dj Frass

29 Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award- Shaggy

30. Martin’s International/IRAWMA Award of Honor-Babs Savage Shatta Wale

31. Inductee to The Hall of Fame/Lifetime Award Chaka Demus & Pliers and Lt. Stitchie