Mobos
Bashy, Darkoo and Odeal top winners at 2025 Mobo awards
There are two awards apiece for the UK artists, while Nigerian singer Ayra Starr also wins two at Newcastle-hosted ceremony for Black musical excellence
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
18, Feb, 2025 @10:00 PM
‘I want to bring the party up north’: Nia Archives on unleashing a Yorkshire rave revolution
She had to go her own way to get her 90s indie-infused drum’n’bass bangers heard. Now, after opening for Beyoncé, the performer is about to release her first album, a ‘quintessentially British record’
Kadish Morris
12, Apr, 2024 @10:00 AM
Mobo awards 2024: Central Cee tops winners thanks to megahit Sprinter
London MC wins best male and song of the year, while Potter Payper beats stiff competition to win album of the year
Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Robyn Vinter
07, Feb, 2024 @11:10 PM
Little Simz and Stormzy top 2024 Mobo award nominations
Rappers each have four nominations, with Raye, Central Cee, J Hus and PinkPantheress following with three
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
14, Dec, 2023 @11:01 AM
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
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