"Second Sunday" and "What's Ray Saying?" Lead the Pack at 2024 Black Podcasting Awards with Four Nominations Each
"Second Sunday" and "What's Ray Saying?" Lead the Pack at 2024 Black Podcasting Awards with Four Nominations Each
Draymond Green, Oprah, and Shannon Sharpe Headline Slate of 64 Nominations
New York, NY (September 13, 2024) – Black Podcasting Awards (BPAwards) has unveiled their 2024 nominees, with 57 standout podcasts making the list. Topping the nominations are Second Sunday and What’s Ray Saying?, each snagging four nominations. Hot on their heels are five triple nominees – Ice Cold Case, Oprah’s Super Soul, TwentyOne 21: A Black AF Scripted Audio Comedy, Vaguely Nerdy, and Stitch Please.
As the largest awards program exclusively celebrating Black podcasters worldwide, BPAwards draws talent from across the globe. This year’s panel of judges includes Narratives of Purpose host Claire Murigande from Switzerland, Answers for Gen Z's Osakpolor Aiguobasinmwin from Nigeria, and the voice behind Drea's Point of View from California.
“People love our awards because we’re inclusive. We embrace a whole range—from the hobbyist recording in a small neighborhood studio to our 2021 winner recording in her clothes closet, all the way up to global icons like Oprah,” says Co-Founder and Executive Director Demetrius Bagley.
The fifth annual awards ceremony, hosted by Medium Popcorn's Justin Brown, will stream from Gifted Sounds Network NYC studio. The event streams live on the Black Pod Awards’ YouTube channel on Sunday, September 22, at 2 PM Eastern. The show will feature performances by musical talents TIYI and Veana Marie. RSVP for the event at attend.BlackPodAwards.com.
This year, VIP Vote categories will be decided by previous BPAwards winners, judges, volunteer staff, nominees, Afros & Audio speakers + staff, and Black Podcasters Association members active as of August 31, 2024. Voters will choose between three nominees in four coveted categories: Best Hosting Duo, Best Solo Host, Best Sound Design, and Podcaster of the Year. VIP Voting closes on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 11:11 PM Eastern.
Winning podcasters receive physical awards as well as prizes from Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, and other sponsors.
Follow the Black Podcasting Awards on social media @BlackPodAwards to stay updated.
CONTACT
Demetrius Bagley, Co-Founder & Executive Director
demetriusjb@blackpodawards.com
High-resolution photos, nominee podcast covers, BPAwards logos, and more are available for download at kit.blackpodawards.com.
ABOUT BLACK PODCASTING AWARDS
Black Podcasting Awards (BPAwards) celebrates, spotlights, and bolsters Black podcasts for more wins and successes. It achieves this primarily by producing an annual awards program and ceremony. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
FULL LIST OF 2024 BLACK PODCASTING AWARDS NOMINEES
30 award categories. 64 award nominations for 37 podcasts and 7 podcasters
LEGEND AWARD
BEST ARTS PODCAST
** Winner to be revealed Sunday September 22 **
BEST BLERD PODCAST
BEST BUSINESS PODCAST
BEST CULTURE PODCAST
BEST EDITING
BEST FAMILY AND PARENTING PODCAST
** Winner to be revealed Sunday September 22 **
BEST FASHION AND BEAUTY PODCAST
** Winner to be revealed Sunday September 22 **
BEST FILM AND TELEVISION PODCAST
BEST FINANCE PODCAST
** Winner to be revealed Sunday September 22 **
BEST HEALTH AND WELLNESS PODCAST
BEST HISTORY PODCAST
** Winner to be revealed Sunday September 22 **
BEST HOSTING DUO (VIP VOTE)
BEST HOSTING TEAM
BEST INTERNATIONAL PODCAST
** Winner to be revealed Sunday September 22 **
BEST LGBTQ PODCAST
BEST LIMITED SERIES PODCAST
BEST LITERARY PODCAST
** Winner to be revealed Sunday September 22 **
BEST NEW PODCAST
BEST NEWS & POLITICS PODCAST
BEST RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY PODCAST
BEST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PODCAST
** Winner to be revealed Sunday September 22 **