The NAACP announced the first slate of winners in the non-televised categories for the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Monday night (March 11). Actor Khleo Thomas hosted the virtual ceremony, which was streamed on the Image Awards’ official website.
Victoria Monét and Chris Brown both won two trophies in the recording category. Monét won Outstanding New Artist and Outstanding Album for her debut, JAGUAR II. Monét’s Image Awards come a month after winning three Grammys, including Best New Artist and Best R&B Album.
As for Brown, he won Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) for his No. 1 radio hit “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay, and Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional) for his appearance on Ciara‘s “How We Roll.”
R&B superstar Usher, who headlined the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show, won Outstanding Male Artist for his single “Good Good” with Summer Walker and 21 Savage.
The NAACP will continue to announce winners in the non-televised award categories virtually until March 13. On March 14, they will hold an Awards Dinner and Program, hosted by Sheri Shepherd, where Frankie Beverly will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Then, on March 15, there will be a fashion show, hosted by Brandee Evans, where June Ambrose will be honored with the NAACP Vanguard Award for Fashion.
Hosted by Queen Latifah, the 55th NAACP Image Awards airs Saturday, March 16, at 8 p.m. on BET and CBS. Legendary R&B group New Edition will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. They will join icons like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Little Richard.
“It is our distinct honor to celebrate New Edition and Frankie Beverly–two musical icons that have been instrumental in shaping our cultural landscape with their remarkable talent and enduring influence,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. “We recognize the power of their artistry in showcasing the enduring power of Black excellence in the arts.”
See the full list of winners from night one of the 2024 NAACP Image Awards below.
2024 NAACP Image Awards Winners: Night One (Non-Televised)
Outstanding Album
“Clear 2: Soft Life” – Summer Walker
“For All The Dogs” – Drake
“I Told Them…” – Burna Boy
“Jaguar II” – Victoria Monét *WINNER*
“The Age of Pleasure” – Janelle Monáe
Outstanding New Artist
FLO
Jordan Ward
Leon Thomas
October London
Victoria Monét *WINNER*
Outstanding Female Artist
Ari Lennox
H.E.R. *WINNER*
Janelle Monáe
Tems
Victoria Monét
Outstanding Male Artist
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Davido
Jon Batiste
Usher *WINNER*
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Ciara feat. Chris Brown – “How We Roll” *WINNER*
Coco Jones feat. Justin Timberlake – “ICU Remix”
Dreamville, Bas & Black Sherif feat. Kel–P – “Creed III: Soundtrack”
Karen Clark Sheard, Hezekiah Walker, Kierra Sheard – “God Is Good”
Voices of Fire – “Joy (Unspeakable)”
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Burna Boy & 21 Savage – “Sittin’ On Top of the World”
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay – “Sensational” *WINNER*
Lil Durk & J. Cole – “All My Life”
Usher, 21 Savage, Summer Walker – “Good Good”
Victoria Monét feat. Lucky Daye – “Smoke”
Outstanding International Song
“Amapiano” – Asake feat. Olamide
“City Boys” – Burna Boy
“Me & U” – Tems *WINNER*
“People” – Libianca feat. Ayra Starr & Omah Lay
“Unavailable” – Davido
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
“Creed III: The Soundtrack” – Michael B. Jordan, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis, Frank Brim
“Godfather of Harlem: Season 3 (Original Series Soundtrack)” – Swizz Beatz & Avery Chambliss
“Metro Boomin Presents Spider–Man: Across the Spider–Verse (Soundtrack From and Inspired by the Motion Picture/Deluxe Edition)” – Metro Boomin
“The Color Purple–Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” – Various Producers *WINNER*
“The Little Mermaid Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Alan Menken, Mike Higham and Lin–Manuel Miranda
Outstanding Jazz Album
“Brand New Life“ – Brandee Younger *WINNER*
“Melusine “ – Cécile McLorin Salvant
“Who Are You When No One is Watching?“ – Braxton Cook
“Phoenix“ – Lakecia Benjamin
“Truth Be Told“ – Angie Wells
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
“All Things” – Kirk Franklin
“All Yours” – Kierra Sheard feat. Anthony Brown *WINNER*
“In The Room” – Maverick City Music
“It’s Working” – Todd Dulaney
“JOY (Unspeakable) – Voices of Fire feat. Pharrell Williams
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album
“All Yours” – Kierra Sheard
“Father’s Day” – Kirk Franklin *WINNER*
“Impossible” – Pastor Mike, Jr.
“My Truth” – Jonathan McReynolds
“The Maverick Way Complete” – Maverick City Music
Outstanding Original Score for TV/Film
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” – Jongnic Bontemps
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
“Cobra” – Megan Thee Stallion
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
“Family Lore” – Elizabeth Acevedo
Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction
“The New Brownies’ Book” – Karida L. Brown and Charly Palmer
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
“Rootless” – Krystle Zara Appiah
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/ Autobiography
“Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement” – Dr. Tanisha C. Ford
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional
“Historically Black Phrases: From ‘I Ain’t One of Your Lil’ Friends’ to ‘Who All Gon’ Be There?’” – Jarett Hill, Tre’vell Anderson
Outstanding Literary Work – Graphic Novel
“The Talk” – Darrin Bell
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
“Suddenly We” – Evie Shockley
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
“CROWNED: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora” – Kahran Bethencourt
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
“Everyone’s Thinking It” – Aleema Omotoni