Reggae singer Lila Iké continues to enjoy a remarkable run of international success as she prepares to ride the Grammy wave all the way to the world’s most prestigious music stage.
The Jamaican songstress, a first-time nominee in the Best Reggae Album category, is poised to make history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards this Sunday, February 1, when she takes part in the event’s official opening number during the Premiere Ceremony.
Iké shared the exciting news with fans on Wednesday via social media, describing the moment as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
“I remember the little girl who loved singing and decided she wanted to be an artiste. Attending the GRAMMYs was a very big dream of hers,” she wrote. “Now not only do I get to walk the red carpet as a nominee, but I’m also honoured to be performing at the opening ceremony. God is amazing.”
For the Manchester-born artiste, the honor is doubly significant. Not only will she perform in the opening number alongside an ensemble that includes Grace Potter, Israel Houghton, Maggie Rose, and Trombone Shorty, but she also enters the night as the sole female nominee in the Best Reggae Album category.
Iké earned her nomination for her debut full-length album, ‘Treasure Self Love’, released via Wurl Iké Records, In.Digg.Nation Collective, and Ineffable Records. Executive produced by fellow reggae star Protoje, the project has been widely praised for its seamless fusion of reggae, soul, R&B, and dancehall, as well as its deeply personal exploration of healing, growth, and self-acceptance. The album features collaborations with an eclectic lineup including Joey Bada$$, H.E.R., Masicka, and Protoje.
In the Best Reggae Album race, Iké faces a formidable, all-Jamaican slate of competitors: Vybz Kartel, Jesse Royal, Mortimer, and Keznamdi. Her nomination is historic in itself, as she stands as the only woman in the category this year.
Ahead of Sunday’s ceremony, the Recording Academy has spotlighted Iké’s journey to this milestone, underscoring her steady rise from local acclaim to global recognition. Whether she leaves Los Angeles with a Grammy in hand or not, Lila Iké’s presence as both nominee and performer signals a powerful moment for reggae music