TV One Founder and President Cathy Hughes will receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 43rd NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 17th (8:00-10:00 PM EST) on NBC.

In the TV category, Ali earned an Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for “Love That Girl!” and an Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for “The Young and the Restless”.

Nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 19, and will include contributions in television, film, music and literature.

Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Akua Sena Densua, praised the Ghanaian artist for his continuing positive projection of Ghana in his concerts.

“Hymns for the Rebel Soul.” The album has been nominated for a prestigious NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding World Music Album.”

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film.

The album aptly titled “Black President” is a collection of funky Afro-grooves laced with strong socially-conscious lyrics and was written by Sila prior to the 2008 U.S. presidential elections.

Actress and comedian Mo’Nique continued an award-winning streak, adding an NAACP Image Award to a list of recently received accolades for her ferocious performance in “Precious”.