The FIX Podcast Earns Island Icons Honors NYC 2025 Nomination After Breakout Year of Wins and Major Brand Deals

Jamaica’s leading digital entertainment platform, The FIX, continues to solidify its dominance across the Caribbean media landscape, earning a prestigious nomination for Podcasting Excellence in the Caribbean Diaspora (Music, History, Entrepreneurship, Culture) at the upcoming Island Icons Honours NYC 2025. The event, set for November 6 in Brooklyn, celebrates Caribbean innovators who have made a lasting impact across industries. For The FIX, this latest nod adds to an already stellar year marked by major wins, viral milestones, and a groundbreaking brand partnership.

The nomination follows the podcast’s celebrated MECA Award win for Podcast of the Year in February—its first victory after three consecutive nominations. That moment capped off a record-breaking run that saw their explosive Vybz Kartel UNLEASHED interview rack up over one million views in one week, becoming the most-watched podcast episode in Jamaica’s history. With over 15 million total views in 2024 and a loyal audience that tunes in for unfiltered takes on dancehall, culture, and current affairs, The FIX continues to lead the evolution of Caribbean digital media.

Adding to their momentum, the team joined forces with Mitsubishi Jamaica in March for the high-energy Riddim N Road series — a sleek, Caribbean spin on Carpool Karaoke blending music, road trips, and candid celebrity interviews. The collaboration showcased The FIX’s ability to merge entertainment and lifestyle while remaining authentically Jamaican. “Mitsubishi was the perfect partner for this venture,” said co-host and Managing Director Orane ‘Naro’ Hart at the launch. “It reflects who we are — real, bold, and built for the road.”

The Island Icons Honors NYC recognition highlights The FIX’s growing influence beyond Jamaica, celebrating its role in amplifying Caribbean voices across the diaspora. As organisers noted, this category honours those whose work “showcases the diverse talent of Caribbean people in a competitive mainstream landscape.” It’s a fitting acknowledgement for a platform that has championed cultural dialogue while setting new benchmarks in podcasting excellence.

With international recognition now joining a string of local achievements, The FIX Podcast is proving that Caribbean content not only belongs in the global spotlight — it thrives there. And with more collaborations, interviews, and cultural moments on the horizon, the team shows no signs of slowing down.