Tems, Davido, others win big at NAACP Image Awards 2024 (see full list)
The NAACP is celebrating the achievements of Afrobeats with wins for two of its top artists at the 55th NAACP Image Awards.
On the first night of the 55th NAACP Image Awards, held virtually on March 11th, 2024, Tems secured the award for Outstanding International Song with her hit track Me & U.
This recognition adds to Tems' growing list of achievements. The song, praised for its smooth vocals and captivating melody, undoubtedly garnered international acclaim almost immediately after its release. Her victory is not only a win for her but also a testament to the thriving Afrobeats scene.
Tems wasn't the only Nigerian artist to shine at the awards. Fellow musicians Davido and Lojay were recognized for their feature on Chris Brown's Sensational. They won the Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) award.
The NAACP Image Awards honour outstanding achievements and representation of people of colour in film, television, music, and literature. Tems' win is a significant moment, showcasing the international influence of Afrobeats and the artistry of Nigerian musicians.
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Tems Me & U won the Outstanding International Song at the 55th NAACP image awards ceremony. 🦅❤️ pic.twitter.com/D97FAnEQUl
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Here's the full NAACP Image Awards 2024 list,
New Artist
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Female Artist
H.E.R., The Journey
Album
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Male Artist
Usher, Good Good
International Song
Tems, Me & U
Literary Work, Nonfiction
The New Brownies' Book: A Love Letter to Black Families
Charly Palmer, Karida Brown
Literary Work - Instructional
Historically Black Phrases: From "I Ain't One of Your Lil' Friends" to "Who All Gon' Be There?"
Jarrett Hill, Tre'vell Anderson
Literary Work - Youth / Teens
Everyone's Thinking It
Aleema Omotoni
Gospel/Christian Song, Traditional or Contemporary
Anthony Brown, All Yours
Literary Work - Biography / Auto-biography
Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement
Tanisha C. Ford
Literary Work, Fiction
Family Lore
Elizabeth Acevedo
Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Davido, Sensational
Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Chris Brown, Sensational
Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Chris Brown, How We Roll
Hip-Hop/Rap Song
Megan Thee Stallion, Cobra
Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Lojay, Sensational
Outstanding Graphic Novel
Darrin Bell, The Talk
Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Ciara, How We Roll
Gospel/Christian Song, Traditional or Contemporary
Kierra Sheard, All Yours
Original Score for TV/Film
Jongnic Bontemps
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
