Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Tems confirmed her place in world music as she grabbed one of the most prestigious awards at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.
Announced in a virtual show on Tuesday (March 12), Tems beat stiff competition from Davido, Burna Boy, Asake and Libianca to win the Outstanding International Song.
NAACP will continue to recognize winners in non-televised categories virtually until Wednesday, March 13 on naacpimageawards.net, at an awards dinner and program on Thursday, March 14 and the fashion show on Friday, March 15.
The televised 55th NAACP Image Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, will premiere live on Saturday, March 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BET and CBS.
Here’s the full list of music winners from Monday.
Outstanding album: Jaguar II – Victoria Monét
Outstanding male artist: “Good Good” – Usher with 21 Savage x Summer Walker
Outstanding female artist: “The Journey” – H.E.R.
Outstanding duo, group or collaboration (traditional): “How We Roll” – Ciara feat. Chris Brown
Outstanding duo, group or collaboration (contemporary): “Sensational” – Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay
Outstanding new artist: Jaguar II – Victoria Monét
Outstanding hip hop/rap song: “Cobra” – Megan Thee Stallion
Outstanding soundtrack/compilation album: The Color Purple – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” – Various Producers
Outstanding original score for TV/film: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – Jongnic Bontemps
Outstanding international song: “Me & U” – Tems
Outstanding jazz album: Brand New Life – Brandee Younger
Outstanding gospel/Christian song: “All Yours” – Kierra Sheard feat. Anthony Brown
Outstanding gospel/Christian album: Father’s Day – Kirk Franklin
