The MOBOs are back!

Returning for its 26th edition, the awards ceremony will take place in Sheffield for the first time, taking over the Utilita Arena Sheffield on February 7, 2024.

As the year draws to a close, the MOBOs have just announced the full list of nominees, including two new categories: MOBO Impact and MOBO Pioneer Award, both of which will celebrate Black culture beyond music.

Once again, TRENCH will be supporting the Best Drill Act category.

Pretty much every category looks to be a tight-run race with some serious heavy hitters competing across the board. Stormzy and Little Simz lead with four nominations each, closely followed by J Hus and Central Cee, each with three.

MOBO founder Kanya King CBE said: "We are proud to champion this year's incredible lineup 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. 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 artform 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. See you on February 7!"

26th MOBO Awards Nominees:

Best Drill Act Supported By TRENCH

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

Best Male Act
Central Cee
Dave
D-Block Europe
J Hus
Nines
Stormzy

Best Female Act In Association With Shea Moisture
Flo
Jorja Smith
Mahalia
Pinkpantheress
Raye

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

Song Of The Year Supported By BBC Radio 1Xtra

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

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

Video Of The Year
Antslive - "Number One Candidate" (Directed By Tom Emmerson)
ENNY - "No More Naija Men" (Directed By Otis Dominique)
Jords - "Dirt In The Diamond Ep1: Mobay" Feat. Tay Iwar / Stay Close Feat. Kranium (Directed By Renee Maria Osubu)
Little Simz - 'Gorilla' (Directed By Dave Meyers)
Stormzy - 'mel Made Me Do It' (Directed By Klvdr)
Tion Wayne - ‘healing' (Directed By Wowa)

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 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 In A TV Show/Film
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 African Music Act In Association With Loco Music
Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
Asake (Nigeria)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Davido