Papua New Guinea’s International reggae artist Anslom is a finalist for the InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) for two of his hit songs “Love Me Again” and “Keep Hurting” which have secured final spots in the esteemed awards. The Los Angeles based InterContinental Music Awards honors the year’s most successful artists from every continent across all genres of music. The judging panel includes Hollywood music executives and industry professionals who work with talented singers around the world including Celine Dion, Ricky Martin and Nelly Furtado and many Grammy nominated artists. Winners are rewarded with education, prizes and high quality, direct coaching on how to be successful in the music industry. For any musician to have their original song make it to the finals in the ICMA is a huge deal. For Anslom, having two songs as finalists in the ICMA is a dream realized. “It is a dream come true to be named a finalist in the InterContinental Music Awards" "I am humbled and honoured to be representing Papua New Guinea on such a grand stage." "I express my deepest gratitude to my fans and supporters and management, Bassline." "I look forward to the final rounds of the Awards,” said Anslom. Anslom’s songs convey messages of hope and positivity and bridges gaps in diverse communities and have picked up a fast-growing global audience who love his music. Recently, Anslom was also announced as finalist in The International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA, in two categories: · International Band of the Year; and · International Male Album of the Year – Love me again If anything, the singer and songwriter from Papua New Guinea is promoting his country with his passion for music and subtly rising to international fame in leaps and bounds.