The World Music Awards was an international award show founded in 1989 under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco and co-founder/executive producer John Martinotti.

[1][2] Past winners have included Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Adele, Gloria Gaynor, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, and Beyoncé[3] The awards were gold-plated, each depicting an artist holding the world.

[4] Each edition of the World Music Awards builds a hospital, school, or orphanage through the Monaco Aide et Presence Foundation and/or the Combonian Missionary Association, which both assist underdeveloped areas in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America.

There are 23 operational centres still saving lives and providing shelter and education for those in need:[5] Hospitals Schools Homes World Music Awards has also paid for five wells to provide clean water in Africa.

[6] The Legend Award honors top recording artists who have made outstanding contributions to the music industry.