Ghana’s Blitz Bazawule’s ‘The Color Purple’ dominates 2024 NAACP Image Awards

“The Color Purple” a film directed by Ghanaian filmmaker Blitz Bazawule dominated at the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, taking home four accolades including outstanding motion picture.

Colman Domingo received Image Awards for both outstanding actor and outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture for his performances in “Rustin” and “The Color Purple,” respectively. Meanwhile, Fantasia Barrino won outstanding actress in a motion picture for her performance as Celie in “The Color Purple,” and Taraji P. Henson scored the outstanding supporting actress prize for her role as Shug Avery in the movie musical.

In addition to receiving the 2024 President’s Award, Usher was named entertainer of the year at the ceremony. Other honorees included writer, poet and activist Amanda Gorman, who accepted the prestigious Chairman’s Award during the broadcast, and Grammy-nominated R&B group New Edition, who was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.

The 55th NAACP Image Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Below is the complete list of winners.

Entertainer of the Year

Usher

Outstanding Motion Picture

“The Color Purple”

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Fantasia Barrino – “The Color Purple”

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Colman Domingo – “Rustin”

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Colman Domingo – “The Color Purple”

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Taraji P. Henson – “The Color Purple”

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

India Amarteifio – “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Damson Idris – “Snowfall”

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Mike Epps – “The Upshaws”