Little Simz performing at Leeds Festival 2022 (Gary Mather for Live4ever)
The MOBO Awards will be held in Sheffield for the first time next year.
Little Simz and Stormzy have landed some of the biggest nominations for the 2024 MOBO Awards.
The pair will compete for Album Of The Year courtesy of No Thank You and This Is What I Mean respectively, and are also in the Best Female and Male Act categories.
“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,” Kanya King.
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.
MOBO Awards 2024 nominations:
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;
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;
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 Drill Act;
Central Cee
Headie One
K-trap
Kwengface
M24
Russ Millions
Teezandos
Unknown T
Best International Act;
Doja Cat
Drake & 21 Savage
Travis Scott
Ice Spice
Latto
Lil Uzi Vert
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red
Sza
Victoria Monet