Five Nigerian musicians have been nominated in the 54th National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People Image Awards.
The awards ceremony will be staged and beamed live from Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California on February 25.
Entertainment SA is informed that Nigerian Afrobeats musicians such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy DML, and Tems will hope to walk away as proud winners.
The awards were initially first presented in 1967 and are aimed at recognising outstanding accomplishments across music, television, film, and literature.
This year, they will be presented in three new categories within the broad motion picture, television, and streaming categories, namely Outstanding Hairstyling, Outstanding Make-up, and Outstanding Costume Design.
“Throughout the past year, we’ve witnessed black artists showcasing our history and uplifting values of progressive change, while redefining genres and bringing our stories to the forefront of entertainment in so many innovative ways,” NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson said.
“Black voices are necessary to continually inspire audiences around the world. We’re proud to once again provide a platform that both elevates and celebrates these voices through the 54th NAACP Image Awards.”
According to Music in Africa, this year’s edition will mark the return of an in-person format for the first time in three years owing to Covid-19.
It is reported that Burna Boy is nominated in the Outstanding Male Artist category alongside Drake, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, and Brent Faiyaz.
The ‘Last Last’ hitmaker will be also hoping to triumph in the Outstanding International Song category, where he will battle it out with the likes of Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Davido, and Tems.
Tems is recognised for his contribution in the Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) category for her contribution to Beyoncé’s ‘Move’ and Future’s ‘Wait for U’, which is also in the running for Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song.
In addition, Wizkid has gained a nomination in the same category as he competes with Brown for the track ‘Cal Me Every Day’ – meanwhile, Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations with five apiece.
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