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NAACP Image Awards adds 10 new African categories ahead of 58th ceremony
The organization introduces dedicated honors across film, television, and music while restoring daytime drama awards.
The short version
- The NAACP Image Awards has created 10 new categories dedicated to recognizing achievements by African artists across music, film, and television.
- The 58th awards cycle will also see the return of four daytime drama honors, bringing the total to 108 categories open for consideration.
- Nominees are scheduled to be revealed on January 7, which will also initiate a public voting period through February 1.
- The official date for the upcoming awards ceremony has not yet been announced.
Key facts
- The 10 newly introduced awards cover African creative work in album, new artist, song, motion picture, television series, directing, and acting fields.[Billboard]
- The 58th NAACP Image Awards will reinstate four daytime drama categories spanning series and acting performances.[Billboard]
- Submissions are open across 108 categories for projects released between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026.[Billboard]
- Public voting will open simultaneously with the nominations announcement on January 7 and conclude on February 1.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- The date and venue for the 58th NAACP Image Awards presentation ceremony have not yet been announced.[Billboard]