After a fallow year in 2023, due to the organisers moving the ceremony to coincide with the early-year awards season that features the Grammys and the Brit Awards, the 26th MOBO Awards were held on 7 February 2024 at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.[1][2] The 26th annual awards recognised achievements in "Music Of Black Origin" during 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023.[3] The ceremony was hosted by former Love Island star Indiyah Polack and actor Babatunde Aléshé.[4] It was live-streamed through YouTube, with highlights shown by the BBC two days later.[5]

MOBO Awards 2023
Date7 February 2024
LocationUtilita Arena, Sheffield
Hosted byIndiyah Polack and Babatunde Aléshé
Most awardsTBA
Most nominationsLittle Simz and Stormzy (4)
Websitemobo.com
Television/radio coverage
Network
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The nominees were announced on 14 December 2023. In addition to the two existing honorary awards, Paving the Way and Lifetime Achievement, two additional awards were announced: Mobo Impact and Mobo Pioneer.[6] The Outstanding Contribution Award was not bestowed in this year.

Performers

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Headline acts consisting of Soul II Soul, Byron Messia and DJ Spoony were announced on 19 January 2024.[4] Other acts on the night included Camidoh and King Promise.[7][8] DJ Spoony curated a set celebrating 30 years of UK garage with support from many other artists and Sugababes performed a medley of their well known hits.[9]

List of performers at the MOBO Awards 2024
Artist(s) Song(s)
Byron Messia "Talibans"
DJ Spoony (supported by Nay Nay, MC Creed, MC Ranking, Denzie, MC Viper, MC Maxwell D, Sabrina Washington and So Solid Crew) "21 Seconds", "Sorry! (I Didn’t Know)", "Body Groove", "Why", "21 Seconds"
Soul II Soul "Fairplay", "Nothing Compares 2 U", "Get a Life", "Keep On Movin'" and "Back to Life"
Sugababes "Overload", "Push the Button", "Freak Like Me"
Ghetts "Double Standards"
King Promise "Terminator"
Camidoh "Sugarcane"
Cristale "Antisocial"

Winners and nominees

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The nominees were announced on 14 December 2023.[6][3][10] The winners are listed first and in boldface.[11][12][13][1][14][15]

Central Cee received two awards, including Best Male Act for the second year in a row, which gave him a grand total of six MOBOs, tying him with Stormzy as the most-awarded rapper in the MOBO awards' history.[16]

Album of the Year
Song of the Year
Best Male Act
Best Female Act
Best Newcomer
  • Tunde
    • Ama Lou
    • AntsLive
    • Debbie
    • Jayo
    • Nippa
    • No Guidnce
    • Rimzee
    • Strandz
    • Tamera
Video of the Year
Best R&B/Soul Act
Best Grime Act
Best Hip Hop Act
Best Drill Act
Best Alternative Music Act
Best Electronic/Dance Act
Best International Act (US)
Best African Music Act
Best Gospel Act
Best Jazz Act
Best Caribbean Music Act
Best Producer
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
Best Media Personality

Special awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award
Paving The Way Award

MOBO Impact Award

MOBO Pioneer Award

References

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  1. ^ a b Beaumont-Thomas, Ben; Vinter, Robyn (2024-02-07). "Mobo awards 2024: Central Cee tops winners thanks to megahit Sprinter". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  2. ^ "26TH MOBO AWARDS IS COMING TO SHEFFIELD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! | MOBO Organisation". mobo.com. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  3. ^ a b "Mobo Awards: Little Simz and Stormzy dominate nominations". BBC News. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  4. ^ a b Pilley, Max (2024-01-19). "MOBO Awards announce performers and hosts for 2024". NME. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  5. ^ 26th #MOBOAwards In Association With Mobolise! | Hosted by Indiyah Polack & Babatúndé Aléshé | 2024, retrieved 2024-02-10
  6. ^ a b Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (2023-12-14). "Little Simz and Stormzy top 2024 Mobo award nominations". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  7. ^ Yorke, Prince Fiifi (2024-02-09). "King Promise, Camidoh Rock MOBO Awards". DailyGuide Network. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  8. ^ Ikeke, Nkem (2024-02-09). ""See talent": Fans drool over King Promise, Camidoh performance at MOBO Award". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  9. ^ "A SEISMIC MOMENT IN BLACK MUSIC AND CULTURE: HERE ARE THE WINNERS OF THE 26th MOBO AWARDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH MOBOLISE | MOBO Organisation". www.mobo.com. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  10. ^ Campbell, Tina (2023-12-14). "Little Simz and Stormzy lead MOBO Awards nominations". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  11. ^ "Little Simz, Sugababes, Raye, Central Cee and Stormzy among winners". BBC News. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  12. ^ Gregory, Elizabeth (2024-02-07). "The MOBO award winners revealed: RAYE, Stormzy, Sault pick up trophies". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  13. ^ Blackett, L'Oréal. "The MOBOs 2024 Reminded Us Why It's An Award Show With Purpose". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  14. ^ "Mobo Awards: Central Cee and Raye named best male and female acts". BBC News. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  15. ^ O'Connor, Roisin (2024-02-08). "Little Simz, Central Cee and Ghetts scoop top prizes at the Mobo Awards". The Independent. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  16. ^ Katkins, Jamie (2024-02-09). "Raye, Stormzy Win Big At 2024 MOBOs". Dig!. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
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