The annual event returns to Lagos, Nigeria, after two years in Atlanta.
Her close collaborator A.G. Cook has been awarded the producer of the year title.
The musician's pal and collaborator Taylor Swift received the honor in 2010.
The London-born musician was an executive producer of Charli XCX's Brat LP.
The cast of Only Murders in the Building won best ensemble at the 2025 awards.
The special is set to air live coast-to-coast on CBS and Paramount+.
Winners will be announced on April 30.
Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz received the Icon Award. Music producer and supervisor Bonnie Greenberg accepted the Legacy Award.
Conclave and Shōgun won big. Wicked was shut out.
"Countless others have recognized him for his genius in comedy, but we're honoring him for his fearless social commentary," said NAACP president/CEO Derrick Johnson.
