Congregation of Graduates Class of 2024

G Sean Paul’s talent and dedication to his craft have earned him several Grammy and Billboard Music Award nominations, as well as accolades including an American Music Award, MOBO Awards, Soul Train Awards, MTV Music Awards, ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, a Source Award, and a BET Award. He is the only Jamaican artist to win an American Music Award (2006) for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. His album successes and live performances have brought him fame, making him the first Jamaican artist to perform in Kazakhstan and Madagascar, as well as in over 100 other countries. While rooted in reggae and dancehall, Sean Paul has collaborated across genres like EDM, soca, pop, afrobeats, and Latin, building a substantial fan base in Latin America, Japan, Europe, and the USA. He has collaborated with numerous other international and local stars, including Busta Rhymes, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Kelly Rowland, Juicy J, 2Chainz, and Nicki Minaj. He has created and produced music for top Jamaican artists such as Konshens, JCapri, Cham, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Ding Dong, Vanessa Bling, Mr. Vegas, and Denyque. In 2019, Sean Paul received the Order of Distinction (OD) from the Jamaican government for his contribution to the global popularity and promotion of reggae music. 14 HONORARY GRADUAND Mr. Sean Paul Henriques rammy Award-winning international superstar, is renowned for his distinct voice, catchy rhythms, first-rate production, and superb performances. His musical career took off in 2002 with the success of his second studio album, Dutty Rock, which was driven by his Billboard Hot 100 hits "Gimmie the Light" and "Get Busy." Since rising to international fame in 2000, Sean Paul has continued to maintain his presence in the music industry, with recent hits including "Cheap Thrills," "Rockabye," "No Lie," and "Body." Sean Paul attended the University of Technology, Jamaica, in pursuit of a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, but his passion for music ultimately led him to leave before completing his studies.

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