Skip Marley Scores Third NAACP Image Award Nomination
Reggae singer Skip Marley yesterday secured a nomination for the 57th NAACP Image Awards, marking his third time being recognized by the American civil rights organization.
His 2025 single, In Our Sight, is a contender for ‘Outstanding International Song,’ alongside Tyla’s Is It, Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You (with Omah Lay), and Tiwa Savage’s You 4 Me.
Produced by the multi-platinum Supa Dups, the track features a familiar guitar intro originally from Al Green’s Love and Happiness (1972). This riff became a staple of Jamaican sound systems via the Westbound Train riddim, a foundation that famously backed several reggae giants, including Dennis Brown on the iconic title track.
According to Kardinal Offishall, Def Jam’s SVP of A&R, the choice was intentional: “Skip Marley singing over a foundation D Brown sample makes it every true reggae lover’s dream, bringing the generations together in a 2025 style.” The track also incorporates a horn refrain from The Abyssinians’ Satta Massagana (1969), further anchoring the song in the “roots reggae” blueprint.
In an interview with the Jamaica Observer following the announcement, Skip explained that the inspiration for the track came from observing the current global climate.
“In Our Sight is a song about awareness and responsibility, seeing what’s happening around us and choosing unity over division. To have that message acknowledged on an international level means a lot to me,” he said. “The inspiration came from observing the times we’re living in. We wanted to create a song that spreads the message of strength, unity, and upliftment of the people. All things are possible through the powers of the Most High.”
He expressed gratitude for the NAACP recognition, which follows previous nominations for Outstanding New Artist (2021) and Outstanding International Song for Close (2025).
“I give thanks for the recognition. Being acknowledged for my music in any respect is always an honour, and a nomination by NAACP is especially meaningful because they celebrate music that speaks to culture, community, and purpose,” Skip said.
The 57th NAACP Image Awards ceremony, to be hosted by Deon Cole, is set to take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The event will air on BET, celebrating excellence across film, television, and music.