Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni nominated for NAACP Image award

Ghana’s reggae superstar, Rocky Dawuni has been nominated for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image award.

Dawuni’s latest album ‘Hymns for the Rebel Soul’ has been nominated for the Outstanding World Music Album.

Since its release in May 2010, “Hymns for the Rebel Soul” has received praise and extensive radio play for various tracks on the album.

Songs on the album such as  “African Reggae Fever” and “Download the Revolution” were subsequently featured on EA Sports, “FIFA World Cup” and “FIFA Soccer 2010” video games which have sold millions worldwide.

The 42nd NAACP Image Awards will be held on March 4, 2011 and will be telecast live on the FOX channel.

The NAACP Image Awards has 53 competitive categories in the fields of motion picture, television, recording and literature.
Rocky Dawuni is in the same category with the following artistes: Angelique Kidjo, Herbie Hancock, Michael Franti and Bobby McFerrin.

By Ekow Quandzie