Raye, Jorja Smith Among MOBO 2025 Nominations
Raye, Jorja Smith and Sampha are among the nominations for the 2025 MOBO Awards. See the full list of nominees below.
The 27th edition of the annual ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin, is due to take place in Newcastle for the first time. It’ll be held at the city’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday 18 February.
It’s the latest nod in a fantastic year for Raye, who is is nominated for Best Female Act and Video Of The Year (Genesis).
Kanya King CBE, MOBO Founder, said: “Each and every time we unveil the MOBO Awards nominations, I am taken aback by the sheer amount of incredible talent we have in the UK. It inspires us all to continue pushing the industry to be more inclusive of a greater variety of Black music and culture.
“The music coming out of the UK this past year has been some of the best we have had in years. These distinct, uncompromising voices – across different genres from R&B and Soul to Grime, Hip-Hop to Jazz and Alternative – are not just soundtracks for our days. They provide healing and reflection, and also escapism in times of need.
“For several years now we have also seen the growth of our MOBO UnSung talent programme, as it continues to be a beacon for spotlighting and empowering emerging artists. Some of the artists tipped by UnSung have gone on to achieve great things and we’re so proud to be following their journey, and celebrating their success.
“A huge congratulations to all our nominees across music, film and television, and entertainment. We look forward to welcoming you in Newcastle!”
MOBO Awards 2025 – full list of nominees
Best Male Act
Bashy
Central Cee
D-Block Europe
Ghetts
Nemzzz
Sampha
Best Female Act
Cleo Sol
Darkoo
Jorja Smith
Little Simz
Nia Archives
Raye
Album Of The Year
Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive
Cleo Sol – Gold
Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose
Jorja Smith – Falling Or Flying
Sampha – Lahai
Skrapz – Reflection
Song Of The Year
Central Cee Feat. Lil Baby – Band4band
Chase & Status, 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
Meekz – Mini Me’s (Directed By Kc Locke)
Mnelia – My Man (Directed By Femi Bello)
Raye – Genesis (Directed By Otis Dominique & Raye)
Sampha – Only (Directed By Dexter Navy)
Skepta – Gas Me Up (Diligent) (Directed By Steveo)
Unknown T Feat. Loyle Carner – Hocus Pocus (Directed By Felix Brady)
Best R&B/Soul Act
Cleo Sol
Elmiene
Flo
Jaz Karis
Jorja Smith
Nippa
Odeal
Sasha Keable
Shae Universe
Sinead Harnett
Best Alternative Music Act
ALT BLK ERA
Bob Vylan
Hak Baker
Kid Bookie
Native James
Spider
Best Grime Act
Chip
D Double E
Duppy
Kruz Leone
Manga Saint Hilare
Scorcher
Best Hip Hop Act
Bashy
Cristale
Headie One
Nines
Potter Payper
Skrapz
Best Drill Act
163Margs
Central Cee
Headie One
Kairo Keyz
K-trap
Pozer
Best International Act
Asake
Ayra Starr
Beyoncé
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Tems
Tyla
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 African Music Act
Asake (Nigeria)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)
King Promise (Ghana)
Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
Rema (Nigeria)
Shallipopi (Nigeria)
Tems (Nigeria)
Tyla (South Africa)
Uncle Waffles (South Africa)
Best Caribbean Music Act
Popcaan
Shenseea
Skillibeng
Spice
Valiant
Yg Marley
Best Jazz Act
Amy Gadiaga
Blue Lab Beats
Ego Ella May
Ezra Collective
Kokoroko
Yussef Dayes
Best Electronic/Dance Act
Eliza Rose
Nia Archives
Pinkpantheress
Salute
Shygirl
Tsha
Best Producer
Ceebeaats
Inflo
Juls
M1onthebeat
P2j
Sammy Soso
Best Gospel Act
Annatoria
Imrhan
Limoblaze
Reblah
Still Shadey
Volney Morgan & New Ye