Mobos
Little Simz and Knucks share best album prize as Mobo winners announced
PinkPantheress wins the best female act award, while Central Cee takes best male act in a ceremony that paid tribute to the late SBTV founder Jamal Edwards
Shaad D'Souza
30, Nov, 2022 @10:00 PM
‘He was a cultural architect, a powerhouse’: musicians and peers pay tribute to Jamal Edwards
Politicians, colleagues and friends share how the SBTV founder had an unforgettable impact on their lives
Interviews by Chanté Joseph and Laura Snapes
22, Feb, 2022 @6:48 AM
Mobo awards 2021: Dave, Little Simz and Ghetts top winners
Drill artist Central Cee and Nigerian pop star Wizkid win two awards each, as ceremony returns as a live event for first time since 2017
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
05, Dec, 2021 @10:00 PM
Dave tops nominations at 2021 Mobo awards
Chart-topping rapper will compete in five categories, with Central Cee, Ghetts, Little Simz and AJ Tracey also in contention for prizes
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
11, Nov, 2021 @1:00 PM
Nines and Mahalia top winners at 2020 Mobo awards
Rapper and R&B singer each pick up two awards, with Steve McQueen, Headie One and Young T & Bugsey among other winners
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
09, Dec, 2020 @8:30 PM
Mobo founder Kanya King: 'I’ve been fighting to break down barriers. It's isolating'
On hiatus since 2017, the Music of Black Origin awards return next week with black British music stronger than ever – but the industry still unequal. Its founder explains the work that needs to be done
Lanre Bakare
04, Dec, 2020 @8:00 AM
Nines tops nominations for first Mobo awards since 2017
West London rapper scores five nominations at celebration of Black British music, with J Hus, Lianne La Havas, Mahalia, Tiana Major9 and Darkoo all earning three
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
24, Nov, 2020 @10:10 AM
Mobos founder's open letter highlights racism in UK music industry
Kanya King says event could have collapsed after inaccurate press reports discouraged sponsors
Lanre Bakare
17, Jun, 2020 @4:36 PM
Sick of awards shows? You’re not alone
Did you miss the Fifa or reality TV awards? Don’t worry – there’ll be another feast of backslapping soon. There are so many that you can now get an Emmy for directing the Oscars
Sam Wolfson
28, Sep, 2018 @4:59 AM
Mobo awards to take a year off to expand scope beyond music
The ceremony, which has traditionally recognised music of black origin, is expected to return in 2019
Laura Snapes
25, Sep, 2018 @2:50 PM
Mobo awards 2017: Stormzy dominates and Jeremy Corbyn salutes grime's influence
South London MC takes home best male artist, album and grime act prizes at annual celebration of black British music
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
29, Nov, 2017 @10:00 PM
Grime star Stormzy leads Mobo award nominations
The chart-topping grime rapper nets five nominations in the annual celebration of black music, with J Hus getting four
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
17, Oct, 2017 @4:23 PM
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