On a night filled with glitz, glam and powerful performances, the 2024 NAACP Image Awards celebrated Black excellence across film, television, music and more. Hosted by the ever-iconic Queen Latifah and featuring a show-stopping performance by Andra Day, the ceremony culminated with a momentous award for Usher.
The R&B legend was presented with the prestigious President’s Award, recognizing not only his musical achievements but also his significant contributions to social good. This article delves deeper into Usher’s well-deserved honour, exploring his impact on the industry and his commitment to making a positive difference.
Entertainer of the Year (Male)
Usher reigned supreme at the NAACP Image Awards 2024, taking home the ‘President’s Award’ and the ‘Entertainer of the Year’ trophy.
Outstanding Motion Picture
‘The Color Purple’ stole the show at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, winning ‘Outstanding Motion Picture.’
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Colman Domingo’s powerful performance in ‘Rustin’ earned him the NAACP Image Award for ‘Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture’ at the 2024 ceremony.
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Fantasia Barrino triumphed at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, winning ‘Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture’ for her powerful portrayal of Celie in ‘The Color Purple’.
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
Spinning a web of success, ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ swung away with the 2024 NAACP Image Award for ‘Outstanding Animated Motion Picture.’
Outstanding Short–Form (Live Action)
The edgy short film ‘The After’ triumphed at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, taking home the trophy for ‘Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action).’
Outstanding Cinematography in a Feature Film
Eric K. Yue’s ‘A Thousand and One’ shines brightly as the winner of the NAACP Image Awards 2024 for ‘Outstanding Cinematography in a Feature Film,’ showcasing his mastery in capturing captivating visuals and storytelling through the lens.
Outstanding Drama Series
Queen Charlotte, ‘A Bridgerton Story’ reigned supreme at the 55th NAACP Image Awards, winning ‘Outstanding Drama Series.’
Outstanding Talk Series
‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ struck a chord with viewers, winning ‘Outstanding Talk Series’ at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.
Outstanding New Artist
Victoria Monét roared onto the scene at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, taking home both ‘Outstanding New Artist’ and ‘Outstanding Album’ for her debut, ‘Jaguar II’.
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
‘Sensational’ by Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay brought the heat to the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, winning ‘Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album.’
Outstanding Album
Victoria Monét’s ‘Jaguar II’ roared at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, claiming the coveted trophy for ‘Outstanding Album.’
-Sushmita Sarkar
