NAACP Image Awards 2025 Nominees Announced

The 56th NAACP Image Awards has announced its nominees, celebrating outstanding achievements by people of color in film, television, music, and literature, with a live broadcast scheduled for February 22, 2025. Notable nominations include Raeshanda Lias, a social media influencer known for her 'Let's Check the Board' videos, for Outstanding Social Media Personality Of The Year, and the Bob Marley biopic, 'Bob Marley: One Love,' which earned nods for Outstanding Ensemble Cast and Outstanding Motion Picture. Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter received nominations for their work in 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' with Blue Ivy recognized for her voiceover performance. 'Abbott Elementary' garnered ten nominations, while Ayo Edebiri received five nods for her work in 'The Bear' and 'Inside Out 2.' The awards aim to reflect and celebrate the personal and professional growth of Black artists through the theme 'Our Stories, Our Culture, Our Excellence.'