The top nominee also became the top winner taking home a near-sweep with eight awards. Black Panther was unsurprisingly huge and its victories here make sense even if they weren’t the best nominees in each category.

Award Tallies

(8) Black Panther

The Awards

Best Motion Picture

Black Panther

Best Independent Motion Picture

If Beale Street Could Talk

Best Directing

Ryan Coogler – Black Panther

Best Actor

Chadwick Boseman – Black Panther

Best Actress

Amandla Stenberg – The Hate U Give

Best Supporting Actor

Michael B. Jordan – Black Panther

Best Supporting Actress

Danai Gurira – Black Panther

Best Writing

Black Panther

Best Documentary

Amazing Grace

Best Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

Letitia Wright – Black Panther

Best Ensemble

Black Panther

Best Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film)

Samuel L. Jackson – Incredibles 2

Entertainer of the Year

Beyoncé

NAACP Image Awards Data

Year Founded: 1909
First Awards: 1968 (50)