In 2015, Shaggy received the Toronto Gala’s Luminary Award and closed the event with a surprise live performance of some of his biggest hits. Contributed photo
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has announced that two-time Grammy award-winning recording artiste Shaggy will perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22.
Shaggy, born Orville Richard Burrell, from Kingston, Jamaica has sold over 30 million albums to date.
He has racked up no fewer than eight singles in the Billboard Hot 100, including two that went to number one, as well as seven albums on the Billboard 200, with four in the Top 40.
The UWI, Shaggy unite for a cause
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Two-time Grammy award winning recording artist Shaggy is collaborating with The University of the West Indies (The UWI) to perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. (Eastern Caribbean)/6 p.m. (Jamaica).
Shaggy – Orville Richard Burrell – from Kingston, Jamaica has sold over 30 million albums to date. He has racked up no fewer than eight singles in the
Billboard Hot 100, including two that went to No. 1, as well as seven albums on the
Billboard 200, with four in the
Top 40.
A phenomenal philanthropist, especially for children, this year marks the dancehall reggae artist’s second appearance at the awards. In 2015, he received the
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The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica – The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has announced that two-time Grammy award winning recording artiste Shaggy will perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Shaggy, whose name is Orville Richard Burrell, is from Kingston, Jamaica and has sold over 30 million albums to date. He has racked up no fewer than eight singles in the Billboard Hot 100, including two that went to No. 1, as well as seven albums on the Billboard 200, with four in the Top 40.
The Jamaican artiste, who is also a philanthropist, especially for children, will be appearing at the awards for the second time.
The UWI, Press Release
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Wednesday, May 5, 2021 The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce that two-time Grammy award winning recording artist Shaggy will perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Caribbean)/6:00 p.m. (Jamaica).
Shaggy - Orville Richard Burrell - from Kingston, Jamaica has sold over 30 million albums to date. He has racked up no fewer than eight singles in the Billboard Hot 100, including two that went to No. 1, as well as seven albums on the Billboard 200, with four in the Top 40.
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