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2025 MOBO Awards: Full List Of Winners & Nominees
The 2025 MOBO Awards, held in Newcastle at the Utilita Arena, saw some groundbreaking performances and stunning wins across multiple categories, celebrating the best in music of Black origin. The ceremony, which took place on February 18, was filled with stars, including Central Cee, Ayra Starr, Bashy, and Darkoo, all of whom walked away with major accolades.
Central Cee Makes History
British rapper Central Cee made history, taking home the prestigious Best Male Act award for the second consecutive year. This victory ties him with Stormzy as the most-decorated rapper in MOBO Awards history. His meteoric rise in UK rap continues to solidify his position as one of the genre’s leading figures, with his hit collaborations like “Band4Band” and “Sprinter.”
Darkoo’s Dual Success
British-Nigerian vocalist Darkoo secured two major awards: Best Female Act and Song of the Year for her hit “Favourite Girl,” featuring Dess Dior. Her success underscores her growing influence in the music industry.
Bashy Earns Two Major Wins
British rapper Bashy also made a statement at the event, securing Album of the Year for his record Being Poor Is Expensive. This marked his return to the MOBO Awards after a 15-year hiatus since his debut album. Bashy’s achievement is seen as a major comeback for him in the industry, earning recognition for his impactful work that resonates with fan
FULL LIST
Song of the Year
- Central Cee feat Lil Baby – Band4Band
- Chase & Status and Stormzy – Backbone
- Darkoo feat Dess Dior – Favourite Girl – WINNER
- Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani
- Leostaytrill – Pink Lemonade
- Odeal – Soh-Soh
Best International Act
- Asake
- Ayra Starr – WINNER
- Beyoncé
- Glorilla
- Kendrick Lamar
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Tems
- Tyla
Best African Music Act
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria) – WINNER
- Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)
- King Promise (Ghana)
- Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
- Rema (Nigeria)
- Shallipopi (Nigeria)
- Tems (Nigeria)
- Tyla (South Africa)
- Uncle Waffles (South Africa)
Best Newcomer
- Chy Cartier
- Elmiene
- Fimiguerrero
- Flowerovlove
- Jordan Adetunji
- Len
- Leostaytrill
- Myles Smith
- Odeal – WINNER
- Pozer
Best Female Act
- Cleo Sol
- Darkoo – WINNER
- Jorja Smith
- Little Simz
- Nia Archives
- RAYE
Best Male Act
- Bashy
- Central Cee – WINNER
- D-Block Europe
- Ghetts
- Nemzzz
- Sampha
Best R&B/Soul Act
- Elmiene
- Flo
- Jaz Karis
- Jorja Smith
- Nippa
- Odeal – WINNER
- Sasha Keable
- Shae Universe
- Sinead Harnett
Best Producer
- Ceebeaats
- Inflo
- Juls – WINNER
- M1onthebeat
- P2J
- Sammy Soso
MOBO Paving the Way Award
- Denise Lewis – WINNER
MOBO Impact Award
- Vybz Kartel – WINNER
Album of the Year
- Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive – WINNER
- Cleo Sol – Gold
- Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose
- Jorja Smith – Falling or Flying
- Sampha – Lahai
- Skrapz – Reflection
Video of the Year
- Meekz – Mini Me’s
- Mnelia – My Man – WINNER
- Raye – Genesis
- Sampha – Only
- Skepta – Gas Me Up (Diligent)
- Unknown T feat Loyle Carner
Best Alternative Music Act
- ALT BLK ERA – WINNER
- Bob Vylan
- Hak Baker
- Kid Bookie
- Native James
- Spider
Best Grime Act
- Chip
- D Double E
- Duppy
- Kruz Leone
- Manga Saint Hilare
- Scorcher – WINNER
Best Hip Hop Act
- Bashy – WINNER
- Cristale
- Headie One
- Nines
- Potter Payper
- Skrapz
Best Drill Act
- 163Margs
- Central Cee
- Headie One
- Kairo Keyz
- K-Trap
- Pozer – WINNER
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
- Angela Wynter – Yolande Trueman in Eastenders
- Caroline Chikezie – Noma in Power Book II: Ghost
- Diane Parish – Denise Fox in Eastenders
- Dionne Brown – Queenie in Queenie
- Ghetts – Krazy in Supacell
- Jacob Anderson – Louis in Interview with the Vampire – WINNER
- Jasmine Jobson – Jaq in Top Boy
- Josh Tedeku – Tazer in Supacell
- Kingsley Ben-Adir – Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love
- Tosin Cole – Michael in Supacell
Best Media Personality
- 90s Baby Show – WINNER
- 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 – WINNER
- Skillibeng
- Spice
- Valiant
- YG Marley
Best Jazz Act
- Amy Gadiaga
- Blue Lab Beats
- Ego Ella May
- Ezra Collective – WINNER
- Kokoroko
- Yussef Dayes
Best Electronic/Dance Act
- Eliza Rose
- Nia Archives
- Pinkpantheress
- Salute
- Shygirl
- Tsha – WINNER
Best Gospel Act
- Annatoria – WINNER
- Imrhan
- Limoblaze
- Reblah
- Still Shadey
- Volney Morgan and New Ye
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