Get ready for a night of pure brilliance as the 2025 MOBO Awards unveil a star-studded lineup of nominees who have redefined music and culture. From groundbreaking newcomers to chart-topping icons, this year’s contenders reflect the electrifying energy, diversity, and creativity that make the MOBOs a global celebration of excellence. With genres spanning hip-hop, Afrobeats, soul, grime, and more, the nominees embody the vibrant pulse of the UK music scene and its impact on the world stage. This year promises unforgettable performances, emotional wins, and a celebration of artistry like no other!
Full Lineup of The 2025 MOBO Awards Nominees:
Best Male Act
- Sampha
- Bashy
- Central Cee
- D-Block Europe
- Ghetts
- Nemzzz
Best Female Act In Association With Got2b
- Raye
- Cleo Sol
- Darkoo
- Jorja Smith
- Little Simz
- Nia Archives
Album of the Year
- Skrapz – Reflection
- Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive
- Cleo Sol – Gold
- Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose
- Jorja Smith – Falling Or Flying
- Sampha – Lahai
Best African Music Act In Association With Loco Music:
- Uncle Waffles (South Africa)
- Asake (Nigeria)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Bnxn (Nigeria)
- King Promise (Ghana)
- Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
- Rema (Nigeria)
- Shallipopi (Nigeria)
- Tems (Nigeria)
- Tyla (South Africa)
Best International Act
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Beyoncé
- GloRilla
- Kendrick Lamar
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Tems
- Tyla
Best Hip Hop Act Supported By Bbc Radio 1xtra
- Bashy
- Cristale
- Headie One
- Nines
- Potter Payper
- Skrapz
Best Drill Act
- Pozer
- 163margs
- Central Cee
- Headie One
- Kairo Keyz
- K-Trap
Song of the Year
- Central Cee feat. Lil Baby – “Band4Band”
- Chase & Status feat. 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”
- Mnelia – “My Man”
- Raye – “Genesis”
- Sampha – “Only”
- Skepta – “Gas Me Up (Diligent)”
- Unknown T feat. Loyle Carner – “Hocus Pocus”
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 Grime Act Supported By Trench
- Chip
- D Double E
- Duppy
- Kruz Leone
- Manga Saint Hilare
- Scorcher
Best Alternative Music Act In Association With Marshall
- Alt Blk Era
- Bob Vylan
- Hak Baker
- Kid Bookie
- Native James
- Spider
Best Electronic/Dance Act Supported By Mixmag
- Eliza Rose
- Nia Archives
- Pinkpantheress
- Salute
- Shygirl
- Tsha
Best Jazz Act
- Amy Gadiaga
- Blue Lab Beats
- Ego Ella May
- Ezra Collective
- Kokoroko
- Yussef Dayes
Best Producer
- Ceebeaats
- Inflo
- Juls
- M1OnTheBeat
- P2J
- Sammy Soso
Best Gospel Act
- Volney Morgan & New Ye
- Annatoria
- Imrhan
- Limoblaze
- Reblah
- Still Shadey
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
The MOBO Awards continue to be a vital platform for celebrating the richness of Black music and culture, with this year’s lineup reflecting the vibrant diversity within the industry. The founder of MOBO, Kanya King CBE, expressed her excitement about the nominations, emphasizing the incredible talent present in the UK music scene today.
As anticipation builds for the awards ceremony, fans can look forward to an evening that not only honors established icons but also shines a spotlight on rising stars within the music industry.
