‘The entertainment industry has a lot of components that work together to make it function well, just like the human body, and just like a motor vehicle,’ – founder Laurell Nurse said in explaining the focus of the QORIHC awards.
It’s Mye Laurell
Founder & Conceptualiser
At A Glance
Name: Laurell Nurse
Role: Founder and Executive Producer, QORIHC
Profession: Cultural Entrepreneur, Registered Nurse, Former Recording Artist
Known For: Creating and sustaining QORIHC (Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies)
Years Active (QORIHC): 2016 to Present
Industry Focus: Entertainment, Culture, Women’s Advocacy
Personal Traits:
Resilient, disciplined, purpose-driven, quietly visionary.
Vision
To establish QORIHC as world-class, legacy cultural institution that inspires future generations.
Signature Philosophy
Recognition is care, and every contributor matters.
Creative Roots
Singer and recording artiste, with deep ties to reggae and Jamaican music culture
Advocacy Focus
Honouring women in entertainment, including performers and behind-the-scenes professionals.
Background
Born in Jamaica, raised between Jamaica and Antigua, with lived experience in England and the United States.
Education
Secondary and post-secondary studies across Jamaica and the United States, including nursing training.
