MOBO Awards 2024: All the nominees

Slated for the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, UK’s biggest and most prestigious celebration of black music and culture scheme will reward artistic feats across 20 categories.

Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Wizkid and Tyla were nominated alongside Adekunle Gold, Asake, Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Libianca (Cameroon) and Uncle Waffles (eSwatini) in the Best African Act category. Nigerian gospel act Limoblaze is also up for Best Gospel, while British-Nigerian producer P2J, best known for his work with Wizkid, was shortlisted for Best Producer.

British-Nigerian rapper Little Simz and British-Ghanaian rapper Stormzy lead this year’s nominees with four nods each.

“We are proud to champion this year’s incredible line-up of nominees for the 26th MOBO Awards, who have all brought stellar music and content to our attention through their remarkable work in music, film, TV, online and more,” MOBO founder Kanya King said.

“Since 1996, we’ve celebrated Black music and culture, breaking new ground and leading the way, seeing MOBO evolve and innovate to champion outstanding talent beyond music. This year’s nominees not only represent the best of their genre and art form and an incredible year of music, but also continue our dedication to sustaining an inclusive ecosystem where diverse talent is both recognised and empowered to thrive. With the advancement of our MOBO UnSung talent programme and career development platform MOBOLISE, we are ready and excited to take our pioneer status to the next level, to celebrate and recognise the vast contributions of trailblazing musicians and cultural heroes, in a way that only MOBO can.”

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best African Music Act

• Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
• Asake (Nigeria)
• Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
• Burna Boy (Nigeria)
• Davido (Nigeria)
• Libianca (Cameroon)
• Rema (Nigeria)
• Tyla (South Africa)
• Uncle Waffles (eSwatini)
• Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Male Act

• Central Cee
• Dave
• D-Block Europe
• J Hus
• Nines
• Stormzy

Best Female Act

• Flo
• Jorja Smith
• Little Simz
• Mahalia
• Pinkpantheress
• Raye

Album of the Year

• Where I'm Meant To Be – Ezra Collective
• Beautiful and Brutal Yard – J Hus
• No Thank You – Little Simz
• Real Back In Style – Potter Payper
• My 21st Century Blues – Raye
• This Is What I Mean – Stormzy

Song of the Year

• ‘Sprinter’ – Central Cee & Dave
• ‘'Who Told You’ – J Hus feat. Drake
• ‘Little Things’ – Jorja Smith
• ‘Boys A Liar Pt.2’ – Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
• ‘Escapism’ – Raye & 070 Shake
• ‘Hide & Seek’ – Stormzy

Best Newcomer

• Ama Lou
• Antslive
• Debbie
• Jayo
• Nippa
• No Guidnce
• Rimzee
• Strandz
• Tamera
• Tunde

Video of the Year

• ‘Number One Candidate’ (Directed by Tom Emmerson) – Antslive
• ‘No More Naija Men’ (Directed by Otis Dominique) – Enny
• Dirt in the Diamond EP1: Mobay ft. Tay Iwar / ‘Stay Close’ ft. Kranium (Directed by Renee Maria Osubu) – Jords
• ‘Gorilla’ (Directed by Dave Meyers) – Little Simz
• ‘Mel Made Me Do It’ (Directed by KLVDR) – Stormzy
• ‘Healing'’ (Directed by Wowa) – Tion Wayne

Best R&B/Soul Act

• Bellah
• Jaz Karis
• Mahalia
• Ragz Originale
• Sampha
• Sault

Best Hip Hop Act

• Avelino
• Clavish
• Digga D
• Enny
• Fredo
• Giggs
• Little Simz
• Loyle Carner
• Nines
• Potter Payper

Best Grime Act

• Bugzy Malone
• Duppy
• Flowdan
• Manga Saint Hilare
• Novelist
• P Money

Best Drill Act

• Central Cee
• Headie One
• K-Trap
• Kwengface
• M24
• Russ Millions
• Teezandos
• Unknown T

Best International Act (US)

• Doja Cat
• Drake & 21 Savage
• Travis Scott
• Ice Spice
• Latto
• Lil Uzi Vert
• Nicki Minaj
• Sexyy Red
• SZA
• Victoria Monet

Best Performance

• Adjani Salmon as Kwabena – Dreaming Whilst Black
• Damson Idris as Franklin Saint – Snowfall
• Déja J. Bowens as Vita – Champion
• Idris Elba as Sam – Hijack
• India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte – Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
• John Boyega as Fontaine – They Cloned Tyrone
• Lashana Lynch as Izogie – The Woman King
• Letitia Wright as Shuri – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
• Malcolm Kamulete as Bosco – Champion
• Vivian Oparah as Yas – Rye Lane

Best Media Personality

• Alison Hammond
• Amelia Dimoldenberg
• Henrie Kwushue
• Madame Joyce
• Maya Jama
• Pressed Podcast
• Remi Burgz
• Shxtsngigs
• Specs Gonzalez
• Zeze Millz

Best Caribbean Music Act

• Byron Messia
• Destra
• Kabaka Pyramid
• Popcaan
• Shenseea
• Valiant

Best Jazz Act

• Blue Lab Beats (UK)
• Cktrl (UK)
• Ezra Collective (UK)
• Masego (US)
• Reuben James (UK)
• Yazmin Lacey (UK)

Best Alternative Music Act

• Alt Blk Era
• Arlo Parks
• Deijuvhs
• Kid Bookie
• Skindred
• Young Fathers

Best Electronic/Dance Act

• Aluna
• Nia Archives
• Pinkpantheress
• Salute
• Shygirl
• Tsha

Best Producer

• Inflo
• Kyle Evans
• M1onthebeat
• P2J
• Steel Banglez
• TSB

Best Gospel Act

• Annatoria (UK)
• CalledOut Music (UK)
• Guvna B (UK)
• Limoblaze (Nigeria)
• Tofunmi Adorna (UK)
• Triple O (UK)