MOBO Awards 2025 Nominees Set the Stage for a Big Night

The awards will be hosted by Eddie Kadi and Indiyah Polack.
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The MOBO Awards return in 2025 with a fresh lineup of nominees. This year’s ceremony heads to Newcastle for the first time, celebrating the best in Black music and culture.

The 2025 MOBO Awards spotlight a mix of established icons and rising stars, recognizing talent across R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and more. Jorja Smith, Cleo Sol arrives at the annual Ivor Novello Songwriting Awards at Grosvenor House in London. Picture date: Thursday May 19, 2022.Cleo Sol, and Sampha - Double Award winner Independent Music annual awards ceremony take place in the Camden Roundhouse London on October 17th 2024.Sampha lead the nominations, while international heavyweights like Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar also make the list:

Best Male Act

Best Female Act

Album of the Year

Song of the Year

Best Newcomer

Video of the Year

Best R&B/Soul Act

Best Alternative Music Act

Best Grime Act

Best Hip Hop Act

Best Drill Act

Best International Act

Best Performance in a TV Show/Film

Best African Music Act

Best Jazz Act

Best Electronic/Dance Act

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