The MOBO Awards returns next year and they're bringing the celebrations to the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester on March 26.

The full list of nominees has now been announced, including four nominations for Jim Legxacy for Best Male Act, Best Newcomer, Song of the Year for his collaboration with Dave, "3X", and Video of The Year for "Father".

Olivia Dean also scored four nominations this year, including Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, Best Female Act, Best R&B/Soul Act, and Song of the Year for "Man I Need".

Elsewhere, rising star kwn picked up three noms for Best Newcomer, Best Female Act, Best R&B/Soul, and Song of The Year for "Do What I Say". Also picking up three nominations were Central Cee, FLO, PinkPantheress and Skepta.

TRENCH is also proud to partner with the MOBOs for the Best Grime Act category, with Chip, Jayahadadream, Kasst8, Ruff Sqwad, Scorcher, and Wiley all receiving nominations.

Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of MOBO Group said: "As MOBO enters its 30th year, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary breadth of talent we have championed over the past three decades. Time and again, artists have taken the recognition of a MOBO Award and transformed it into fuel for lasting success.

"This year's nominees are a powerful reflection of the culture and moment we are living in. Their voices matter — not only in how they soundtrack our lives, but in how they shape the future. From sharp, socially conscious lyricism to boundary-pushing creativity that defies genre, this generation of artists is deeply connected to their communities.

"The 2026 nominations represent one of the strongest and most diverse showcases of Black British music excellence we've seen in years. Spanning R&B, dance-electronic, and experimental rap, what unites these artists is the power of their storytelling, their confidence and cultural impact. Congratulations to all our nominees—we can't wait to celebrate with you in Manchester."

Full nominations:

BEST MALE ACT (IN ASSOCIATION WITH PROSTATE CANCER UK)

Central Cee
Elmiene
Jim Legxacy
Nemzzz
Odeal
Skepta

BEST FEMALE ACT (IN ASSOCIATION WITH got2b)

FLO
kwn
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sasha Keable

ALBUM OF THE YEAR (IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMAZON MUSIC)

Central Cee - Can't Rush Greatness
Ezra Collective - Dance, No Ones Watching
FLO - Access All Areas
Kojey Radical - Don't Look Down
Little Simz - Lotus
Olivia Dean - The Art Of Loving

BEST NEWCOMER

DC3
EsDeeKid
Finessekid
Jim Legxacy
kwn
namesbliss
Nia Smith
SEKOU
Skye Newman
YT

BEST SONG

AJ Tracey & Jorja Smith - "Crush"
Donae'o f/ Omar, Lemar - "Nights Like This"
Fred again.., Skepta & Plaqueboymax - "Victory Lap"
Jim Legxacy & Dave - "3X"
kwn - "Do What I Say"
Myles Smith - "NIce To Meet You"
Olivia Dean - "Man I Need"
PinkPantheress - "Illegal"
Raye - "Where Is My Husband!"
Tim Duzit - "Kat Slater"

BEST VIDEO (IN ASSOCIATION WITH VEVO)

Pozer - "Shanghigh Noon"
FKA Twigs - "Eusexua"
Jim Legxacy - "Father"
Little Simz f/ Obongjayar & Moonchild Sanelly - "Flood"
Raye - "Where Is My Husband!"
Fred again.. & Skepta - "Back 2 Back"

BEST GRIME ACT (SUPPORTED BY TRENCH)

Chip
Jayahadadream
Kasst8
Ruff Sqwad
Scorcher
Wiley

BEST DRILL ACT

36
Booter Bee
Chy Cartier
EsdeeKid
K-Trap
LeoStayTrill
Nemzzz
Pozer
Twin S
Wohdee

BEST R&B/SOUL ACT

Elmiene
FLO
kwn.
Odeal
Olivia Dean
Sasha Keable

BEST HIP-HOP ACT

Aitch
Asco
Catch
Central Cee
D-Block Europe
Kojey Radical
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Wretch 32
Youngs Teflon

BEST PRODUCER

Inflo
JAE5
Miles Clinton James
P2J
Sammy Soso
Zach Nahome

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ACT

ALT BLK ERA
Blood Orange
Hak Baker
Michael Kiwanuka
Nova Twins
Rachel Chinouriri

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

Ayra Starr
Cardi B
Clipse
Gunna
Kehlani
Leon Thomas
Mariah The Scientist
Moliy
Tyla
Vybz Kartel

BEST AFRICAN MUSIC ACT

Adekunle Gold
Ayra Starr
Davido
Joshua Baraka
Moliy
Rema
Shallipopi
Tiwa Savage
Tyla
Wizkid

BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC ACT

Ayetian
Lila Iké
Masicka
Shenseea
Vybz Kartel
Yung Bredda

BEST JAZZ ACT

Cktrl
Ego Ella May
Ezra Collective
KOKOROKO
Nubya Garcia
Yazmin Lacey

BEST ELECTRONIC/DANCE ACT (SUPPORTED BY MIXMAG & BEMA)

FKA Twigs
Jazzy
Killmanjaro
PinkPantheress
Salute
SHERELLE

BEST GOSPEL ACT (SUPPORTED BY Premier Gospel)

Annatoria
DC3
Faith Child
IMRHAN
Sondae
Still Shadey

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SHOW/FILM

Aaron Pierre as Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King
Ashley Thomas as Dr. Alex Anderson in Hostage
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in Wicked
Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce in F1
Dayo Koleosho as Kojo Asare in Eastenders
Lennie James as Barrington Walker in Mr. Loverman
Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy in Hard Truths
Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in Adolescence
Wunmi Osaku as Annie in Sinners

BEST MEDIA PERSONALITY

Bemi Orojuogun
DJ AG
In My Opinion Podcast
Melissa's Wardrobe
Nadia Jae
Niko
PK Humble
Remi Burgz
Uche Natori
Winners Talking Podcast