Wayne Wonder receives Grammy certificates

Wayne Wonder's long and influential journey in music received fresh recognition on January 22 when the dancehall star was awarded two Grammy certificates at the Grammy Certificate Ceremony held at the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum in Plantation, Florida.

The event was organised by publishing giants Back 2 Da Future Music Limited and The Royalty Network. The awards recognised Wayne Wonder's contributions to Shaggy's Boombastic, which won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, and Buju Banton's Friends For Life, which was nominated in 2004.

"That is every artiste's dream," Wayne Wonder said. "Doing a solo project and getting nominated and working on other projects and getting nominated. Working on Boombastic means that I am a Grammy winner, so it's a good feeling. My work wasn't in vain."

Reflecting on the moment, he added, "It's a proud and humbling moment. After all these years, to see my work recognised at this level means everything. It's the validation of my journey and the music. This honour belongs to my fans, the collaborators, and the culture that shaped me. I am grateful beyond words."

A long-standing client of The Royalty Network, Wayne Wonder has built a career that bridges dancehall and mainstream pop. His 2002 hit No Letting Go remains one of the most successful reggae crossover singles of all time and was certified Gold for sales exceeding 500,000 units. From his beginnings in Dunkirk, East Kingston, to international chart success, Wayne Wonder's career reflects the global reach of Jamaican music. His recognition at the ceremony adds another milestone to a legacy that continues to resonate across generations.

Plans are already under way for the 2026 staging of the Grammy certificate ceremony in Jamaica and the United Kingdom, as the initiative continues to expand its mission of honouring Caribbean excellence on the global stage.