The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) says it should confer an honorary diploma on internationally-renowned musician and entertainer Sean Paul Henriques, OD, at its 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
UTech stated it should additionally confer such levels on distinguished Jamaicans Main Basic Antony Anderson, CD, former Commissioner of Police of the Jamaica Constabulary Pressure (JCF) and Christopher Zacca, CD, distinguished Jamaican enterprise chief.
UTech stated it should host Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, and Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 on the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, Papine Campus.
Graduates of the School of Engineering and Computing, the Joint Schools of Medication, Oral Well being and Veterinary Sciences, the School of Well being Sciences, and the School of Legislation will probably be introduced on Nov. 15, whereas graduates of the School of Enterprise and Administration, the School of Science and Sport, the School of The Constructed Setting, and the School of Schooling and Liberal Research will obtain educational awards the subsequent day.
In recognition of his “phenomenal achievements in music and for his contribution to nation constructing,” UTech, Jamaica stated it should confer Sean Paul with the Physician of Letters Honoris Causa (Hon. D. Litt) at its Commencement Ceremony on Nov.15.
“Sean Paul Henriques, Grammy Award-winning worldwide celebrity, is famend for his distinct voice, catchy rhythms, first-rate manufacturing and excellent performances,” the college stated. “His musical profession took off in 2002 with the success of his second studio album, Dutty Rock, which was pushed by his Billboard Scorching 100 hits ‘Gimmie the Gentle’ and ‘Get Busy’.”
Since rising to worldwide fame in 2000, UTech stated Sean Paul has continued to take care of his presence within the music trade, with latest hits together with “Low cost Thrills,” “Rockabye,” “No Lie” and “Physique.”
UTech stated Sean Paul attended the college in pursuit of a level in Hospitality and Tourism Administration, “however his ardour for music finally led him to depart earlier than finishing his research.
“Sean Paul’s expertise and dedication to his craft have earned him a number of GRAMMY and Billboard Music Award nominations, in addition to accolades together with an American Music Award, MOBO Awards, Soul Prepare Awards, MTV Music Awards, ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, a Supply Award, and a BET Award,” stated UTech, stating that Sean Paul is the one Jamaican artist to win an American Music Award (2006) for Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist.
It stated Sean Paul’s album successes and stay performances have introduced him fame, making him the primary Jamaican artist to carry out in Kazakhstan and Madagascar, in addition to in over 100 different international locations.
Whereas rooted in reggae and dancehall, the college stated Sean Paul has collaborated throughout genres like EDM, soca, pop, afrobeats and Latin, “constructing a considerable fan base in Latin America, Japan, Europe, and the USA.”
UTech stated Sean Paul has collaborated with quite a few different worldwide and native stars, together with Busta Rhymes, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Kelly Rowland, Juicy J, 2Chainz, and Nicki Minaj.
It stated Sean Paul has created and produced music for high Jamaican artists, reminiscent of Konshens, JCapri, Cham, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Ding Dong, Vanessa Bling, Mr. Vegas and Denyque.
UTech famous that, in 2019, Sean Paul obtained the Order of Distinction (OD) from the Jamaican authorities for his contribution to the worldwide recognition and promotion of reggae music.
