Music

The U.K. annual awards celebrating black music and culture also has Drake, Ice Spice, and PinkPantheress among the nominees for the upcoming February 2024 event.

• Dec 15, 2023

AceShowbiz - Stormzy and Little Simz top the nominations for the 2024 MOBO Awards with four nods apiece. The annual ceremony recognizing black music and culture heads to Sheffield's Utilita Arena on February 7, 2024.

Both rappers are nominated for Album of the Year for "This Is What I Mean" and "No Thank You", respectively, for which they will contend with Raye's "My 21st Century Blues", Ezra Collective's "Where I'm Meant to Be", J Hus' "Brutal and Beautiful Yard", and "Real Back in Style" by Potter Payper.

Raye, Central Cee, PinkPantheress, and J Hus earned three nominations each.

The shortlist for Song of the Year is "Sprinter" (Central Cee and Dave), "Who Told You" (J Hus and Drake), "Little Things" (Jorja Smith), "Boys a Liar Pt.2" (PinkPantheress and Ice Spice), "Escapism" (Raye and 070 Shake), and "Hide and Seek" (Stormzy).

Stormzy will compete with Central Cee, Dave, D-Block Europe, J Hus, and Nines to be crowned Best Male Act. And Little Simz faces competition from Flo, Jorja Smith, Mahalia, PinkPantheress, and Raye for Best Female.

Speaking ahead of the event, 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 art form 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 7th!"

Last year's ceremony in London was hosted by Chunkz and Yung Filly, with the likes of Little Simz, PinkPantheress and Central Cee receiving the big prizes.

Elsewhere, Craig David was recognised with the outstanding contribution award and Nile Rodgers was honoured with a lifetime achievement accolade.

26th Mobo Awards Nominees:

• Central Cee
• Dave
• D-Block Europe
• J Hus
• Nines
• Stormzy

• Flo
• Jorja Smith
• Little Simz
• Mahalia
• Pinkpantheress
• Raye

• 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"

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

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

• 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)

• Bellah
• Jaz Karis
• Mahalia
• Ragz Originale
• Sampha
• Sault

• Avelino
• Clavish
• Digga D
• Enny
• Fredo
• Giggs
• Little Simz
• Loyle Carner
• Nines
• Potter Payper

• Bugzy Malone
• Duppy
• Flowdan
• Manga Saint Hilare
• Novelist
• P Money

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

• Doja Cat
• Drake and 21 Savage
• Travis Scott
• Ice Spice
• Latto
• Lil Uzi Vert
• Nicki Minaj
• Sexyy Red
• SZA
• Victoria Monet

• Adjani Salmon as Kwabena - "Dreaming Whilst Black"
• Damson Idris as Franklin Saint - "Snowfall"
• Deja 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"

• Alison Hammond
• Amelia Dimoldenberg
• Henrie Kwushue
• Madame Joyce
• Maya Jama
• Pressed Podcast
• Remi Burgz
• Shxtsngigs
• Specs Gonzalez
• Zeze Millz

• Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
• Asake (Nigeria)
• Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
• Burna Boy (Nigeria)
• Davido (Nigeria)
• Libianca (Cameroon)
• Rema (Nigeria)
• Tyla (South Africa)
• Uncle Waffles (Eswatini)
• Wizkid (Nigeria)

• Byron Messia
• Destra
• Kabaka Pyramid
• Popcaan
• Shenseea
• Valiant

• Blue Lab Beats (UK)
• Cktrl (UK)
• Ezra Collective (UK)
• Masego (US)
• Reuben James (UK)
• Yazmin Lacey (UK)

• Alt Blk Era
• Arlo Parks
• Deijuvhs
• Kid Bookie
• Skindred
• Young Fathers

• Aluna
• Nia Archives
• Pinkpantheress
• Salute
• Shygirl
• Tsha

• Inflo
• Kyle Evans
• M1onthebeat
• P2J
• Steel Banglez
• TSB

• Annatoria (UK)
• Calledout Music (UK)
• Guvna B (UK)
• Limoblaze (Nigeria)
• Tofunmi Adorna (UK)
• Triple O (UK)