see the full list of nominees

see the full list of nominees

The nominations for the MOBO Awards 2025 have been revealed – you can check out the full list below.

The 27th edition of the annual ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin, is due to take place in Newcastle for the first time. It’ll be held at the city’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday February 18.

Leading the way are Jorja Smith, Sampha, Bashy, Ghetts, Cleo Sol, Central Cee and Odeal with three nominations apiece.

Elsewhere, Raye is up for Best Female Act and Video Of The Year (‘Genesis’). The former is also made up of Little Simz, Cleo Sol, Darkoo, Jorja Smith and Nia Archives.

The Album Of The Year category features Bashy (‘Being Poor Is Expensive’), Cleo Sol (‘Gold’), Ghetts (‘On Purpose, With Purpose’) Jorja Smith (‘Falling Or Flying’), Sampha (‘Lahai’) and Skrapz (‘Reflection’).

There are also nods for Chy Cartier, Elmiene, Flowerovlove, Len, Myles Smith, Pozer and more in the Best Newcomer list. The Best Alternative Music category includes the likes of Bob Vylan, Hak Baker and Spider.

In the running for Best International Act are Asake, Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Tems and Tyla.

Other categories include Song Of The Year, Best Grime Act, Best Drill Act and Best Performance In A TV Show/Film. The latter features actors from Top Boy, Bob Marley: One Love and EastEnders.

Kanya King CBE, MOBO Founder, said: “Each and every time we unveil the MOBO Awards nominations, I am taken aback by the sheer amount of incredible talent we have in the UK. It inspires us all to continue pushing the industry to be more inclusive of a greater variety of Black music and culture.

“The music coming out of the UK this past year has been some of the best we have had in years. These distinct, uncompromising voices – across different genres from R&B and Soul to Grime, Hip-Hop to Jazz and Alternative – are not just soundtracks for our days. They provide healing and reflection, and also escapism in times of need.

“For several years now we have also seen the growth of our MOBO UnSung talent programme, as it continues to be a beacon for spotlighting and empowering emerging artists. Some of the artists tipped by UnSung have gone on to achieve great things and we’re so proud to be following their journey, and celebrating their success.

“A huge congratulations to all our nominees across music, film and television, and entertainment. We look forward to welcoming you in Newcastle!”

The full list of nominees for the MOBO Awards 2025 is as follows: 

Best Male Act
Bashy
Central Cee
D-Block Europe
Ghetts
Nemzzz
Sampha

Best Female Act In Association With Got2b
Cleo Sol
Darkoo
Jorja Smith
Little Simz
Nia Archives
Raye

Album Of The Year
Bashy – ‘Being Poor Is Expensive’
Cleo Sol – ‘Gold’
Ghetts – ‘On Purpose, With Purpose’
Jorja Smith – ‘Falling Or Flying’
Sampha – ‘Lahai’
Skrapz – ‘Reflection’

Song Of The Year
Central Cee Feat. Lil Baby – ‘Band4band’
Chase & Status, Stormzy – ‘Backbone’
Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior – ‘Favourite Girl’
Jordan Adetunji – ‘Kehlani’
Leostaytrill – ‘Pink Lemonade’
Odeal – ‘Soh-soh’

Best Newcomer
Chy Cartier
Elmiene
Fimiguerrero
Flowerovlove
Jordan Adetunji
Len
Leostaytrill
Myles Smith
Odeal
Pozer

Video Of The Year In Association With LNER
Meekz – ‘Mini Me’s’ (Directed By Kc Locke)
Mnelia – ‘My Man’ (Directed By Femi Bello)
Raye – ‘Genesis’ (Directed By Otis Dominique & Raye)
Sampha – ‘Only’ (Directed By Dexter Navy)
Skepta – ‘Gas Me Up (Diligent)’ (Directed By Steveo)
Unknown T Feat. Loyle Carner – ‘Hocus Pocus’ (Directed By Felix Brady)

Best R&B/Soul Act Supported By Kiss Fm
Cleo Sol
Elmiene
Flo
Jaz Karis
Jorja Smith
Nippa
Odeal
Sasha Keable
Shae Universe
Sinead Harnett

Best Alternative Music Act In Association With Marshall
ALT BLK ERA
Bob Vylan
Hak Baker
Kid Bookie
Native James
Spider

Best Grime Act Supported By Trench
Chip
D Double E
Duppy
Kruz Leone
Manga Saint Hilare
Scorcher

Best Hip Hop Act Supported By Bbc Radio 1xtra
Bashy
Cristale
Headie One
Nines
Potter Payper
Skrapz

Best Drill Act
163Margs
Central Cee
Headie One
Kairo Keyz
K-trap
Pozer

Best International Act
Asake
Ayra Starr
Beyoncé
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Tems
Tyla

Best Performance In A TV Show/Film
Angela Wynter As Yolande Trueman In Eastenders
Caroline Chikezie As Noma In Power Book II: Ghost
Diane Parish As Denise Fox In Eastenders
Dionne Brown As Queenie In Queenie
Ghetts As Krazy In Supacell
Jacob Anderson As Louis In Interview With The Vampire
Jasmine Jobson As Jaq In Top Boy
Josh Tedeku As Tazer In Supacell
Kingsley Ben-adir As Bob Marley In Bob Marley: One Love
Tosin Cole As Michael In Supacell

Best Media Personality
90’s Baby Show
AJ Odudu
Chuckie Online
Craig Mitch
Henrie Kwushue
Madame Joyce
Micah Richards
Specs Gonzalez
The Receipts Podcast
Zeze Millz

Best African Music Act In Association With Loco Music
Asake (Nigeria)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)
King Promise (Ghana)
Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
Rema (Nigeria)
Shallipopi (Nigeria)
Tems (Nigeria)
Tyla (South Africa)
Uncle Waffles (South Africa)

Best Caribbean Music Act
Popcaan
Shenseea
Skillibeng
Spice
Valiant
Yg Marley

Best Jazz Act
Amy Gadiaga
Blue Lab Beats
Ego Ella May
Ezra Collective
Kokoroko
Yussef Dayes

Best Electronic/Dance Act Supported By Mixmag
Eliza Rose
Nia Archives
Pinkpantheress
Salute
Shygirl
Tsha

Best Producer
Ceebeaats
Inflo
Juls
M1onthebeat
P2j
Sammy Soso

Best Gospel Act Supported By Premier Gospel
Annatoria
Imrhan
Limoblaze
Reblah
Still Shadey
Volney Morgan & New Ye

The winners at the MOBO Awards 2024 included the likes of Little Simz, Raye, Central Cee, Dave and Stormzy.

You can view the original article HERE.

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