Now in its 26th year, the MOBO Awards will is hitting Sheffield for the first time ever, bringing its celebration of Black British music and culture to the Utilita Arena on February 7, 2024.
Hosts and performers are due to be announced imminently and this morning Kanya King and co have just announced the full list of nominees. Testament to the UK’s thriving music scene and the global influence of Black culture generally, it’s another stacked year.
Little Simz, who was last year’s big winner, leads the pack with four nominations (Best Female Act, Album of the Year, Video of The Year and Best Hip Hop Act) alongside Stormzy, who also has four (Best Male Act, Album of The Year, Song of The Year, Video of The Year).
Other potential big winners include Central Cee with three noms (Best Male Act, Song of The Year and Best Drill Act) and J Hus, also with three (Best Male Act, Album of The Year and Song of The Year.
Not just a celebration of Black music, the awards continue to expand the way they recognise Black culture as a whole. This year, they’re adding two new categories alongside the MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award and the Paving The Way award—MOBO Impact and MOBO Pioneer Award.
26th MOBO Awards Nominees
Best Producer Supported By Complex UK
Inflo
Kyle Evans
M1OnTheBeat
P2J
Steel Banglez
TSB
Best Male Act
Central Cee
Dave
D-Block Europe
J Hus
Nines
Stormzy
Best Female Act In Association With Shea Moisture
Flo
Jorja Smith
Little Simz
Mahalia
Pinkpantheress
Raye
Album Of The Year
Ezra Collective – Where I’m Meant To Be
J Hus – Beautiful And Brutal Yard
Little Simz – No Thank You
Potter Payper – Real Back In Style
Raye – My 21st Century Blues
Stormzy – This Is What I Mean
Song Of The Year Supported By BBC Radio 1Xtra
Central Cee & Dave – “Sprinter”
J Hus Feat. Drake – “Who Told You”
Jorja Smith – “little Things”
Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice – “Boys A Liar Pt.2”
Raye & 070 Shake – “Escapism”
Stormzy – “Hide & Seek”
Best Newcomer
Ama Lou
Antslive
Debbie
Jayo
Nippa
No Guidnce
Rimzee
Strandz
Tamera
Tunde
Video Of The Year
Antslive – “Number One Candidate” (Directed by Tom Emmerson)
ENNY – “No More Naija Men” (Directed by Otis Dominique)
Jords – “Dirt In The Diamond Ep1: Mobay Feat. Tay Iwar / Stay Close Feat. Kranium” (Directed by Renee Maria Osubu)
Little Simz – “Gorilla” (Directed by Dave Meyers)
Stormzy – “Mel Made Me Do It” (Directed by KLVDR)
Tion Wayne – “Healing” (Directed by Wowa)
Best R&B/Soul Act
Bellah
Jaz Karis
Mahalia
Ragz Originale
Sampha
Sault
Best Hip Hop Act
Avelino
Clavish
Digga D
ENNY
Fredo
Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Potter Payper
Best Grime Act
Bugzy Malone
Duppy
Flowdan
Manga Saint Hilare
Novelist
P Money
Best Drill Act Supported By TRENCH
Central Cee
Headie One
K-Trap
Kwengface
M24
Russ Millions
Teezandos
Unknown T
Best International Act (US)
Doja Cat
Drake & 21 Savage
Travis Scott
Ice Spice
Latto
Lil Uzi Vert
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red
Sza
Victoria Monet
Best Performance In A TV Show/Film
Adjani Salmon as Kwabena – Dreaming Whilst Black
Damson Idris as Franklin Saint – Snowfall
Déja J. Bowens as Vita – Champion
Idris Elba as Sam – Hijack
India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte – Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
John Boyega as Fontaine – They Cloned Tyrone
Lashana Lynch as Izogie – The Woman King
Letitia Wright as Shuri – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Malcolm Kamulete as Bosco – Champion
Vivian Oparah as Yas – Rye Lane
Best Media Personality
Alison Hammond
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Henrie Kwushue
Madame Joyce
Maya Jama
Pressed Podcast
Remi Burgz
Shxtsngigs
Specs Gonzalez
Zeze Millz
Best African Music Act In Association With Loco Music
Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
Asake (Nigeria)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Davido
