Jamaican reggae singer Lila Iké could cause a major upset at the 2026 Grammy Awards by winning Best Reggae Album.
According to several Grammy voters, Lila’s debut album, Treasure Self Love, is a favorite among voters, and should she win, she would become the first solo woman to receive the award in six years since Koffee (20200 only the second in history.
“A couple of days ago, Grammy.com had an article, and now she has been announced as a performer,” said one voter who asked to remain anonymous.
Iké is set to perform at the GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony, marking a major moment in her rising international career. She is a first-time GRAMMY nominee for Best Reggae Album and the only woman nominated in the category this year. The artist will take the stage to help open music’s biggest day during the non-televised ceremony, which will be streamed on YouTube, bringing reggae to a global audience.
Sharing the milestone with fans on Instagram, Lila reflected on how far she’s come:
“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 added:
“Now not only do I get to walk the red carpet 💃🏽 as a Nominee but I’m also honored to be performing at the opening ceremony 🤯🙏🏽 God is amazing ✨”
Quoting Ras I, she summed up the moment: “These are the days that we prayed for.” 🙏🏽✨
Ike was one of four women to top the YouTube Jamaica chart in 2025 along with Shenseea M0liy and Iris Stryx. Stryx, who is an artist from the Bahamas says :Her dominating a category as the only female is opening a door and paving the way for other females to walk through.”
Social media influencer Chiney K says, “I love Lila! She has worked very hard to be where she is and she has arguably the best voice in Female reggae music! Her story and her music is impactful. It would be a humbling personal win for her but an impactful win for Reggae Music. I’m routing for her always!”
Treasure Self Love, received a 4 star rating by World Music Views. The 11 track set, blends deeply personal storytelling with universal themes of love, resilience, and renewal. The album opens and closes with songs inspired by reggae icon Garnett Silk, creating a full-circle tribute that frames the record as both reflection and offering.
Sonically, the album is rooted in reggae but incorporates R&B, soul, and contemporary pop influences. The production stays clean and restrained, keeping her voice central and giving the project a cohesive, intentional flow meant to be heard as a full body of work.
Her dominating a category as the only female is like opening a door and paving the way for other females to walk thruFans can watch the performance live at 12:30 PM PT / 3:30 PM ET on live.grammy.com and the GRAMMYs YouTube channel.
