Last Updated on September 3, 2024, 5:20 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis Minister of Creative Economy Samal Duggins extended congratulations to Byron Messia for winning two awards at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards.
Through his official social media, Minister Samal Duggins, shared the list of the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards Winners and stated that their very own global mega star from St Kitts and Nevis, Byron Messia, has once again made everybody proud on the international stage.
Notably, at the Caribbean Music Awards this year, Byron has secured not one but two prestigious awards and he took home the significant Collaboration of the Year award for his hit track ‘Talibans’ with renowned Burna Boy. It is a massive accomplishment in his rapidly growing career.
In addition to this, Byron won the Dancehall Song of the Year Award for his mega-hit Talibans, proving that he’s a force to be reckoned with.
Byron Messia also reflected on his journey during a recent interview stating the challenges he has faced during as an artist from lesser-known region and extended heartfelt gratitude for the recognition he has received on the global stage.
Messia also paid tribute to those who inspired and supported him along his way to the success he has achieved now. He also gave a special shoutout to producer Shetty Stainless, who provided him with his first beat for his debut dancehall track ‘Dropped A Letter’ back in 2017.
Minister Duggins expressed his delight and mentioned how incredibly proud he is of Byron and the name that he has made for himself.
He noted that winning these awards shows the power of believing in yourself and your craft. “To all the creatives, and especially our artists, let this be your inspiration. Keep working, keep pushing- one day, you will get there too.”
Significantly, the Caribbean Music Awards 2024 edition has concluded well and the event was held at the Kings Theatre on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, featuring memories that made it an evening worth remembering.
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