Central Cee has made history at the Mobo Awards, becoming the first artist to be named best male act three times. It was his seventh trophy, matching Stormzy's record as the most decorated rapper in the awards' history.

MOBO Awards were held in Newcastle, with performers including Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins. Special gongs were also handed out to athlete Denise Lewis, who took home the "paving the way" prize,

Bashy, Ayra Starr, Darkoo and Odeal have each won two awards at the MOBOs 2025 – the 27th edition of the ceremony. Hosted by Eddie Kadi and Indiyah Polack, the MOBOs was staged at Utilita Arena Newcastle (February 18). It was livestreamed to a global audience via YouTube.

Bashy, real name Ashley Thomas, opened the awards with a performance of his song How Black Men Lose Their Smile. It’s been 15 years since the Londoner last released a full studio album but Being Poor Is Expensive was clearly worth the wait as it landed Album of the Year.

Central Cee, Ayra Starr and Vybz Kartel were all winners at the MOBO Awards (Music Of Black Origin) in Newcastle, England, on Tuesday evening (Feb. 18). The ceremony honors homegrown and international artists from diverse scenes including hip-hop, R&B, grime, jazz, and Afrobeats.

Ezra Collective, winners of the 2023 Mercury Prize, continued their streak by securing Best Jazz Act. Other notable winners included Scorcher for Best Grime Act, Pozer for Best Drill Act, TSHA for Best Electronic/Dance Act, and Annatoria for Best Gospel Act.

Prior to the ceremony getting going at around 8pm, a whole host of stars hit the red carpet at the arena, with the likes of NUFC striker Callum Wilson, TV hosts Vick Hope and Fleur East and many of the night's nominees striking a post.

CENTRAL Cee has become the joint most-decorated rapper in MOBO Awards history after winning best male act. The 26-year-old, who wasn’t there, is now tied with Stormzy on seven awards, after

The MOBO Awards took place in Newcastle last night, with Central Cee, Bashy and Arya Starr among the big winners. The 27th edition of the annual awards ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin, took place at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday (February 18), hosted by comedian Eddie Kadi and Indiyah Polack.

Last night was a night to remember for Nigerian-British star Darkoo, and Ayra Starr. The stars took home awards at the 27th MOBO Awards, held at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena. The ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin across genres like hip hop,