The MOBO Awards 2025 celebrated the best in Black music and culture, with a star-studded event highlighting outstanding achievements across various genres.
The ceremony, known for its recognition of talent in hip-hop, R&B, grime and more, saw Central Cee and Darkoo taking home the Best Male and Best Female Act awards, respectively.
Bashy made a triumphant return to the music scene, winning Album of the Year for Being Poor Is Expensive and securing the Best Hip-Hop Act award. Darkoo’s track “Favourite Girl” featuring Dess Dior was named Song of the Year, while Mnelia’s “My Man”, directed by Femi Bello, won Video of the Year.
The Best Newcomer award went to Odeal, who also secured the Best R&B/Soul Act category, marking a significant breakthrough in his career. In the grime scene, Scorcher was crowned Best Grime Act, while Pozer took home Best Drill Act.
The 90s Baby Show won Best Media Personality, highlighting their impact in the entertainment world. In the acting category, Jacob Anderson received the award for Best Performance in a TV Show/Film for his role as Louis in Interview with the Vampire.
The MOBO Paving the Way award was given to Denise Lewis, while the MOBO Impact Award honored dancehall legend Vybz Kartel.
Full List of Winners:
- Best Male Act: Central Cee
- Best Female Act: Darkoo
- Best Newcomer: Odeal
- Album of the Year: Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive
- Song of the Year: Darkoo – Favourite Girl (ft. Dess Dior)
- Video of the Year: Mnelia – My Man (directed by Femi Bello)
- Best Hip-Hop Act: Bashy
- Best Grime Act: Scorcher
- Best Drill Act: Pozer
- Best R&B/Soul Act: Odeal
- Best Media Personality: 90s Baby Show
- Best African Music Act: Ayra Starr
- Best Performance in a TV Show/Film: Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With the Vampire
- Best Electronic/Dance Music Act: Tsha
- Best Gospel Act: Annatoria
- Best Jazz Act: Ezra Collective
- Best Producer: Juls
- Best Caribbean Music Act: Shenseea
- Best Alternative Music Act: Alt Blk Era
- Best International Act: Ayra Starr
- MOBO Paving the Way Award: Denise Lewis
- MOBO Impact Award: Vybz Kartel
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