Angela Bassett Wins big at NAACP Image Awards 

Angela Bassett was honoured with Entertainer of the Year accolade at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, 25.

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The Angela Bassett star, 64, saw off competition from Mary J Blige, Zendaya, Quinta Brunson and Viola Davis to collect the coveted award.

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Angela Bassett also went home with the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her work on 'Black'.

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Panther: Wakanda Forever' - who was nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture Lead for '9-1-1' and Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series.

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Angela Bassett references Ariana DeBose's viral rap from last weekend's BAFTAs.

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Angela - who received her supporting actress honour in one of the non-televised portions of the ceremony

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Angela Bassett talks about her long career and the directors she worked with,

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