NAACP Image Awards Adds 10 New African Categories for 2027

The organization seeks to celebrate the continent’s growing influence across film, television and music.

• Outstanding actor in an African motion picture.
• Outstanding African television series.
• Outstanding actor in an African television series.

The NAACP Image Awards have added 10 new categories to recognize the achievements of African artists. Previously, there were no dedicated African categories. The new categories are.

Deon Cole at the 57th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Earl Gibson III/Deadline Trending on Billboard The NAACP Image Awards have added 10 new categories to recognize the achievements of African artists.