Scores of gospel music lovers and industry professionals along with many of the most well-known names in Caribbean Gospel Music convened on the Island of New Providence in the picturesque Nassau, Bahamas for the staging of the 29th Anniversary of the Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards ceremony. The highly anticipated global event, which took place on Sunday July 27th , 2025, at the Myles E Munroe Diplomat Center attracted a diverse mix of Bahamian and Caribbean gospel recording artists and industry professionals representing several countries within the region and around the world. There was a total of fifty-six (56) categories this year and out of which thirty-five (35) were presented during the live televised broadcast.

Trinidad & Tobago singer, songwriter & producer Joshua Ali emerged as the top winner of the 2025 Marlin Awards with a total of four (4) awards including Outstanding DJ Vocal Collaboration for his dancehall track “Brace Up” featuring XG Rox, Outstanding Praise & Worship Recording Duo or Group for his original worship anthem “Goodness” featuring Jai Symone and Outstanding Album for his Caribbean infused sonic offering “Reset”. Joshua also created one of the biggest upsets of the evening when he won the award of Outstanding Producer, officially ending the three consecutive wins by fellow Trinidad native, recording artist and producer Reuel Lynch. However, Lynch would not walk away empty handed, he won the Marlin Award for Outstanding Dancehall Recording for his track “D.N.A (Do Not Aggravate (Victory)”.

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