The 2026 Grammy nominations brought exciting news for the reggae world, with Lila Iké making history as the only woman nominated in Best Reggae Album for her critically acclaimed Treasure Self Love. The Jamaican singer rose to prominence under Protoje’s In.Digg.Nation Collective and has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary reggae. A total of 73 albums were submitted for Grammy consideration, reflecting extraordinary genre output in 2025. The nominations also brought controversy when Shenseea’s collaborative track “Shake It to the Max” was deemed ineligible for Best Global Music Performance due to a submission error, sparking widespread industry debate about eligibility rules for collaborative projects.