Wizkid, Burnaboy, Davido, Tems, Fireboy DML nominated for 54th NAACP Image Awards by BET

Today, NAACP unveiled the full list of “54th NAACP Image Awards” nominees with ABC and Netflix leading the pack with 29 and 15 nominations respectively.

The winners will be revealed during the two-hour special airing Sunday, 26 February at 19:00 WAT with the repeat on Monday, 27 February at 11:00 WAT on the home of black excellence, BET Africa (DStv channel 129). The show will be in front of an audience for the first time in three years.

Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy, was nominated in the “Outstanding Male Artist” category for his album Love, Damini, while his hit single Last Last was nominated for “Outstanding International Song”. Tems’ nominations came in the “Outstanding Duo, Group, or Collaboration (Contemporary)” category for her work on Future’s Wait for U and Beyonce’s Move. She also received a nomination in the “Outstanding International Song” category for her song No Woman, No Cry, which featured as one of the theme songs on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Davido’s ‘Stand strong’, ‘Diana’ by Fireboy DML, and ‘Bad to Me’ by Wizkid, were also nominated in the ‘Outstanding International Song’ category.

Netflix and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever lead nominations across the motion picture categories with 15 and 12 nominations respectively. ABC and Abbott Elementary received the most nominations in the television + streaming categories with 28 and nine nominations respectively. Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar are tied for the most nominations in the music recording categories (5 respectively). RCA Records / RCA Inspiration received the most nominations across record labels (11). Penguin Random House and Harper Collins lead nominations across literary categories (9).

“This year’s nominees have conveyed a wide range of authentic stories and diverse experiences that have resonated with many in our community, and we’re proud to recognize their outstanding achievements and performances,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP.

“We take pride in recognizing the trailblazing achievements and artistry of this year’s esteemed nominees and celebrating the powerful legacy of the NAACP,” said Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET. “We look forward to bringing the Image Awards back to Pasadena in front of a live audience and delivering unforgettable moments that epitomize the brilliance of the Black community.”