Lady Lava Reigns Victorious at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: See the Full Winners List
Shenseea, Kes, Joé Dwèt Filé and Moliy each took home multiple awards at the Trinidad-set ceremony.
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the 2026 Independent Music Awards in London, Jorja Smith, Robyn, and Fcukers celebrated triumphs in the annual event hosted by The Association for Independent Music. The ceremony took place at The Roundhouse in north London. Smith secured the best independent track prize for "The Way I Love You," her second win at the awards.
Robyn won the best independent album for Sexistential, while Daptone-signed soul star Jalen Ngonda took the independent breakthrough prize. Jim Legxacy claimed the best independent mixtape/EP category for his Mercury Prize-nominated mixtape Black British Music (2025). Bees & Honey received the PPL Award for most played new independent artist, and Native James was awarded the one to watch prize.
Pauline Black of The Selector was honored with the outstanding contribution to music award and performed live. DJ duo Fabio & Grooverider won the innovator award for their work in the UK's jungle and drum 'n' bass scenes.
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