Slimmed down or beefed up, Dwayne Johnson is an icon. And now the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is giving him his due. The Moana star will receive the Entertainment Icon Award at the ABFF Honors gala in February 2026. Said NICE CROWD CEO and President Jeff and Nicole Friday: “From his trailblazing career in sports entertainment to his extraordinary success in film and television, he has become one of the most influential and beloved figures in global culture,” via statement. “His journey embodies the power of perseverance, authenticity, and charisma — values that reflect the spirit of ABFF.” The evening will also honor Jennifer Hudson with the Renaissance Award, trailblazing director and executive producer Salli Richardson-Whitfield with the Evolution Award and critically acclaimed a

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