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Asake, Rema, Tyla, and King Promise Lead African Nominations for 2025 MOBO Awards

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Last updated: 6th December 2024 12:42 am
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African pop sensations like Nigeria’s Asake and Rema, South Africa’s Tyla, and Ghana’s King Promise are making waves, landing nominations for next year’s Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. The event, which celebrates Black music and culture, will take place in Newcastle, UK, this February.

Since its start in 1996, the MOBOs have been a major platform for recognizing talent across genres like Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, grime, drill, EDM, jazz, and more. This year, Asake, Rema, Tyla, and King Promise are all up for the Best African Music Act award. They’re joined by fellow African stars Ayra Starr, Bnxn & Ruger, Odumodublvck, Shallipopi, Tems (all from Nigeria), and Uncle Waffles from South Africa. Asake, who snagged the award last year, could very well go back-to-back.

But that’s not all. Asake, Ayra Starr, Tems, and Tyla have also made it into the Best International Act category, where they’ll be up against heavy hitters like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Minaj.

On the gospel side, Nigeria’s Limoblaze is vying for the Best Gospel Act award.

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This year’s frontrunners, though, are UK stars Jorja Smith, Sampha, Cleo Sol, Ghetts, and Central Cee, each racking up three nominations.

Kanya King, the visionary behind the MOBOs, shared her excitement:
“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.”

She also gave a nod to the MOBO UnSung program, which shines a spotlight on emerging talent. “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.” 

Big congrats to all the nominees, spanning music, film, TV, and entertainment. We can’t wait to see them take the stage in Newcastle!

Here’s the full list of nominees for the MOBO Awards 2025:

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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 International Act

  • Asake
  • Ayra Starr
  • Beyoncé
  • GloRilla
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Latto
  • Megan Thee Stallion
  • Nicki Minaj
  • Tems
  • Tyla

Best Gospel Act Supported By Premier Gospel

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  • Annatoria
  • Imrhan
  • Limoblaze
  • Reblah
  • Still Shadey
  • Volney Morgan & New Ye

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 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 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
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