The MOBO awards, the awards show dedicated to celebrating music of Black origin, will be returning to our screens for the first time since 2017. The awards have been running since 1996 and have previously honoured such acts as Stormzy, Kano and Skepta. This year will also include the category “Best Album 2017-2019″ which will be a one-off category to celebrate the albums that were released during the hiatus of the awards show.
#MOBOAwards season is almost here. You ready?! pic.twitter.com/Oa469Xzyft
— MOBO (@MOBOAwards) November 23, 2020
The full show will be livestreamed on YouTube on the 9th of December at 7pm. The BBC will then show a hightlight show the same night at 10:35pm. BBC Radio 1Xtra will also be covering the awards starting on Sunday 6th December from 9pm with a special 1Xtra Talks show hosted by Richie Brave which will look back at the last 24 years of MOBO history and look at how music has changed and evolved over the last two decades.
The hosts for the awards show was announced yesterday as presenter Maya Jama and comedian Chunkz. There will also be performances on the night from Headie One, Ms Banks, Kojey Rachal and Tiwa Savage.
YAAAAAS. Very very excited for this one! Il be back hosting the 2020 #MOBOAwards this time with my hunty @Chunkz & it’s gna be on @YouTube & @BBCOne Congratulations to all the nominees see you next month pic.twitter.com/8ZBZut3VPQ
— Maya Jama (@MayaJama) November 24, 2020
Speaking about the awards show, founder Kanya King said; “Recognising the unique role the MOBO Awards plays for so many, and the challenging year we find ourselves in, it is now more important than ever to be there and to continue the rich history of showcasing the very best of black music and culture. We are proud to partner with YouTube and the BBC to bring this year’s celebration to millions of music fans, and continue to uplift creative voices here in the UK and around the world.”
YouTube Music’s Director of EMEA, Dan Chalmers said; “It’s a real privilege to be partnering with The MOBO Awards to bring a global audience to such an important British music event. It’s vital that artists and creators from across all backgrounds, genres and sounds are given a platform to build an audience and fanbase. I’m honoured to continue to lift up and support the Black British music community, which continues to be at the heart of the music experience in the UK. I look forward to watching the nominees and winners on this special night and supporting them on their journey forwards.”
The MOBO awards will be livestreamed on YouTube at 7pm on the 9th of December. The full list of nominations is below.
Best Male Act
Headie One
J Hus
Stormzy
Nines
AJ Tracey
Young T & Bugsey
Best Female Act
Lianna La Havas
Ms Banks
Tiana Major9
Mahalia
Darkoo
FKA Twigs
Album Of The Year
J Hus – Big Conspiracy
Stormzy – Heavy Is The Head
Mahalia – Love And Compromise
Nines – Crabs In A Bucket
Lianne La Havas – Lianne La Havas
Song Of The Year
Young T & Bugsey – Don’t Rush (feat Headie One)
Digga D – Woi Darkoo – Gangsta (feat Acen)
Tion Wayne – I Dunno (feat Stormzy and Dutchavelli)
Abra Acadabra – On Deck
Best Newcomer
Aitch
Alicaì
Darkoo
Dutchavelli
Ivorian Doll
M1llionz
Miraa May
Pa Salieu
Shaybo
Tiana Major9
M Huncho
Loski
Video of the Year
Bree Runway – Apeshit
Nines – Clout
NSG - Lupita
Jorja Smith - By Any Means
Knucks - Home
Kojey Radical - 20/20
Best R&B/Soul Act
WSTRN
Tiana Major9
Michael Kiwanuka
Mahalia
Lianne La Havas
Best Hip-Hop Act
J Hus
Nines
Ms Banks
D-Block Europe
Krept & Konan
Potter Payper
Best Grime Act
Ghetts
P Money
Manga Saint Hilare
Capo Lee
JME
Best International Act
Burna Boy
Drake
Koffee
Megan Thee Stallion
Pop Smoke
Popcaan
Roddy Ricch
Rema
Shenseea
Summer Walker
H.E.R
Lil Baby
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
Kane Robinson – Top Boy
Michaela Coel - I May Destroy You
Ncuti Gatwa – Sex Education
Jessica Plummer - EastEnders
Micheal Ward - Blue Story
Damson Idris - Snowfall
Best Media Personality
Munya Chawawa
Chunkz
Yung Filly
Mo Gilligan
Clara Amfo
Maya Jama
Henrie Kwushue
KSI
Harry Pinero
Zeze Millz
Best Album 2017-2019
Dave – Psychodrama
Kano – Hoodies All Summer
Ella Mai - Ella Mai
Skepta - Ignorance is Bliss
Nines - Crop Circle
Little Simz - Grey Area
Best African Act
Burna Boy
Tiwa Savage
Davido
Fireboy DML
Rema
Master KG
Adekunle Gold
NSG
Afro B
WizKid
StoneBwoy
Shatta Wale
Best Reggae Act
Popcaan
Koffee
Lila Iké
Buju Banton
Protoje
Best Gospel Act
Calledout Music
Noel Robinson
Guvna B
The Kingdom Choir
Shekinah
Best Jazz Act
Moses Boyd
Joe Armon-Jones
Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes
Yazmin Lacey
Ego Ella May
Best Producer
Jae 5
808 Melo
Sir Spyro
TSB
Steel Banglez
M1onthbeat
