The United States-based NAACP Image Awards will introduce 10 new dedicated categories for African music, film and television starting with its 58th edition in 2027.
The new categories are:
- Outstanding African Album
- Outstanding African New Artist
- Outstanding African Song
- Outstanding African Motion Picture
- Outstanding Actor in an African Motion Picture
- Outstanding Actress in an African Motion Picture
- Outstanding Directing in an African Motion Picture
- Outstanding African Television Series
- Outstanding Actor in an African Television Series
- Outstanding Actress in an African Television Series
