The 52nd NAACP Image Awards Nominees Are Revealed
PC: NAACP 51st Image Awards Show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium
By Bless Bull / February 3, 2021
The NAACP Image Awards nominees were announced via Instagram, February 2, 2021. The presenters were all recorded remotely as they delivered the nominees by different categories.
The remarkable presenters included: Nicco Annan, TC Carson, Erika Alexander, Anika Noni Rose, and Chloe Bailey.
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of NAACP, informs its viewers/listeners that the awards is airing on Saturday, March 27 on BET Network.”We invite you to come join us as we celebrate the best our community has to offer. In music, film, TV and literature.” Johnson said in his Instagram video. “Now we need you to go vote just like you did in Georgia and pick the best our community has to offer.”
Alongside there was a special thank you to the sponsors who are supporting the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. Those sponsors include: Platinum Sponsor: Wells Fargo, Gold Sponsor: FedEx, and Silver Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.
Here are the categories that was presented on Tuesday.
Recording
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
Outstanding New Artist
Outstanding Album
Outstanding Male/Female Artist
Television + Streaming
Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Drama Series
Motion Picture
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Motion Picture
Entertainer of the Year:
@DNICE
@IamReginaKing
@TrevorNoah
@TylerPerry
@ViolaDavis
So much outstanding talent, I can’t keep up! Voting is still open to all and to see the more categories of nominees can be found at NAACPImageawards.net. However, there are some categories that are not open to the public. To watch it live visit your local channel listings for BET Network, or visit NAACP Image awards website to RSVP for the virtual experience online.