# Jorja Smith & Robyn Win 2026 Independent Music Awards

> Jorja Smith and Robyn claim top honors at the 2026 Independent Music Awards in London.
- Title: Jorja Smith & Robyn Win 2026 Independent Music Awards
- Summary: Jorja Smith and Robyn claim top honors at the 2026 Independent Music Awards in London. Jorja Smith wins best independent track for 'The Way I Love You' and…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/awards/independent-music-awards-2026-winners-list-1236344412
- Author: Thomas Smith
- Published: 2026-09-22T21:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jorja smith, robyn, independent music awards, 2026, best independent track, best independent album, fam label, uk official singles chart
## 2026 Independent Music Awards
The 2026 Independent Music Awards took place in London on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
## Jorja Smith Wins Best Independent Track
Jorja Smith won best independent track for 'The Way I Love You', released in May 2025 on her FAMM label.

> The Way I Love You
## Robyn Wins Best Independent Album
Robyn earned best independent album for her ninth album Sexistential, released via Young.

> Sexistential
## Jalen Ngonda Wins Independent Breakthrough
Jalen Ngonda, a Daptone Records artist, won independent breakthrough after being nominated in three categories.

> Jalen Ngonda
## Jim Legxacy Wins Best Mixtape/EP
Jim Legxacy won best independent mixtape/EP for his Mercury Prize-nominated Black British Music (2025).

> Black British Music (2025)
## PPL Award for Most Played Artist
Bees & Honey won the PPL Award for most played new independent artist, with Native James taking one to watch.

> Bees & Honey
## Pauline Black Receives Outstanding Contribution
Pauline Black, lead singer of The Selector, won outstanding contribution to music and performed live.

> Pauline Black
## Key takeaway

Jorja Smith wins best independent track for 'The Way I Love You' and Robyn wins best independent album for 'Sexistential' at the 2026 Independent Music Awards.