Numerous nominations for the 2025 NAACP Image Awards were given to Bob Marley: One Love, the 23rd highest-grossing movie in North America in 2024.
The 56th edition of the Oscars was just announced, and the Marley biography, which has made over US$180 million worldwide to date (US$96.9 million in North America), received nominations for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture.
Following its February 14 release last year, the Bob Marley: One Love film, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and co-wrote the script with Terrence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin, topped the US box office for many weeks.
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The movie broke the record for the largest box office opening in the nation’s history with an opening day total of US$100,000 and an 89 percent market share.
A nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture was given to British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir for his portrayal of an adult Bob Marley, while another for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture went to actress Lashana Lynch for her portrayal of Bob’s wife, Rita.
In the category of Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir received a nomination for his portrayal of an adult Bob Marley, while Lashana Lynch, who portrayed Bob’s wife, Rita, received a nod for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.
A nomination for Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album has been made for the soundtrack of the movie Bob Marley: One Love.
Sheryl Lee Ralph is also a nominee for an award; she received a nomination in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in ABC’s Abbott Elementary.
Both Skip Marley’s Close and Dancehall musician Skillibeng’s duet with South African singers Tyla and Gunna, Jump, are nominated for Outstanding International Song.
Close is now at #23 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40 Airplay list and borrows Maxi Priest’s 1990 #1 Billboard song, Close to You.
Skip Marley has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards. He received a nomination in 2021 for Outstanding New Artiste.
American rapper Glorilla received the most nominations in the 2025 NAACP Image Awards’ music/recording categories, with six. Usher, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii each received four nominations. The NAACP Image Awards are scheduled for February 21 and 22 and will air on ABC and BET.
