Love Island actress Indiyah Polack and comedian, actor, and podcaster Babatunde Aleshe hosted the 26th MOBO Awards ceremony at the Utility Arena in Sheffield.
Honoring black music both domestically and abroad, Soul II Soul, Sugababes, and Ghetts were given special achievement awards during the 26th MOBOs presentation.
Shortly after being the most nominated artist in history for the Brit Awards, Little Simz and PinkPantheress, who had previously won the MOBO for best female, were among the celebrities who Raye defeated to win the best female MOBO.
After receiving four nominations prior of the ceremony, Stormzy and Little Simz tied for first place, but Central Cee emerged victorious over J Hus and Dave. Additionally, Central Cee was awarded song of the year for his work with Dave on Sprinter.
The Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective, J Hus, Little Simz, Raye, and Stormzy all had records that were nominated for albums of the year, but Potter Payper’s Real Back In Style won out.
Mel Made Me Do It was named video of the year, and Stormzy did win one prize.
Rapper Tunde was awarded the best newcomer trophy, and other performers that won accolades in the genre categories were Sault, Little Simz, Bugzy Malone, Asake, K-Trap, and Ezra Collective.
