Sheffield welcomes The MOBO Awards
It's the first time the city has hosted the event
Sheffield is welcoming some of the biggest stars in music, as the MOBO Awards comes to the city.
The red carpet will be rolled out tonight at the Utilita Arena for the awards' 26th year.
It's the first time it's come to the city, with lots of celebrations taking place in the lead-up and on the day.
Recent years have seen hosts Chunkz and Yung Filly, Maya Jama and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, as well as performers Nile Rodgers, Craig David, Cat Burns, Cardi B, Davido, Tems and many others.
Cllr Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development & Skills Committee, said:
“We are so proud that Sheffield is a city known for hosting major events, with the MOBOs joining the likes of UEFA Women’s Euros, Rugby League World Cup and more, as well as our extremely popular satellite events for Eurovision, the Queen’s Jubilee and King’s Coronation.
"Events such as these provide a significant economic boost to Sheffield and the wider region and we hope to work with MOBO to ensure there is a legacy for South Yorkshire’s diverse communities.
"We cannot wait to welcome everyone to Sheffield and showcase everything our city has to offer.”
MOBO Founder, Kanya King CBE, said:
"MOBO are excited to be kicking off the 2024 Awards season and heading to the city of Sheffield for the very first time for the 26th MOBO Awards.
"For the past 14 years, the MOBO Awards have travelled to cities outside of London – including Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Coventry, and now Sheffield.
"Our desire to bring MOBO to different cities across the UK has always been rooted in the desire to unite massive talent from a local and global level, as well as fans, to deliver an iconic music experience rooted in celebrating Black music’s present and future, as well as elevating the culture and being a driving force for social change.
"Now in its twenty sixth year, the MOBO Awards continues its reign as the ultimate platform to showcase creativity, culture, and excellence.
"As we prepare to celebrate a few cultural milestones next year, the groundbreaking work MOBO does to empower and uplift underrepresented talent beyond the stage will also be at the forefront.
"Prepare for an unmissable night of iconic performances and surprises as we celebrate artistic excellence, MOBO’s enduring legacy, and a game changing future.”
The nominees are:
BEST MALE ACT
CENTRAL CEE
DAVE
D-BLOCK EUROPE
J HUS
NINES
STORMZY
BEST FEMALE ACT IN ASSOCIATION WITH SHEA MOISTURE
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 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 IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NEW MOVIE ‘BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE’
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 SUPPORTED BY TRENCH
CENTRAL CEE
HEADIE ONE
K-TRAP
KWENGFACE
M24
RUSS MILLIONS
TEEZANDOS
UNKNOWN T
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 SUPPORTED BY BET UK
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 (NIGERIA)
LIBIANCA (CAMEROON)
REMA (NIGERIA)
TYLA (SOUTH AFRICA)
UNCLE WAFFLES (ESWATINI)
WIZKID (NIGERIA)
BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC ACT
BYRON MESSIA
DESTRA
KABAKA PYRAMID
POPCAAN
SHENSEEA
VALIANT
BEST JAZZ ACT SUPPORTED BY JAZZ FM
BLUE LAB BEATS (UK)
CKTRL (UK)
EZRA COLLECTIVE (UK)
MASEGO (US)
REUBEN JAMES (UK)
YAZMIN LACEY (UK)
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ACT IN ASSOCIATION WITH MARSHALL
ALT BLK ERA
ARLO PARKS
DEIJUVHS
KID BOOKIE
SKINDRED
YOUNG FATHERS
BEST ELECTRONIC/DANCE ACT SUPPORTED BY BEMA & MIXMAG
ALUNA
NIA ARCHIVES
PINKPANTHERESS
SALUTE
SHYGIRL
TSHA
BEST PRODUCER SUPPORTED BY COMPLEX UK
INFLO
KYLE EVANS
M1ONTHEBEAT
P2J
STEEL BANGLEZ
TSB
BEST GOSPEL ACT SUPPORTED BY PREMIER GOSPEL
ANNATORIA (UK)
CALLEDOUT MUSIC (UK)
GUVNA B (UK)
LIMOBLAZE (NIGERIA)
TOFUNMI ADORNA (UK)
TRIPLE O (UK)