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.

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