The MOBO Awards 2025 nominations are out, and several Nigerian artists have been acknowledged for their exceptional contributions to music.
The awards ceremony, which honors Black music and culture, is scheduled for February 18, 2025, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle.
Notably, Ayra Starr and Tems are among the Nigerian artists nominated. They are contenders in both the Best African Music Act in Association with Loco Music and the Best International Act categories, underscoring the expanding influence and global appeal of African music.
Best African Music Act in Association with Loco Music
- Ayra Starr
- Tems
Best International Act
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Beyoncé
- GloRilla
- Kendrick Lamar
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Tems
- Tyla
Album of the Year
- Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive
- Cleo Sol – Gold
- Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose
- Jorja Smith – Falling or Flying
- Sampha – Lahai
- Skrapz – Reflection
Best Female Act
- Darkoo
- Jorja Smith
- Little Simz
- Nia Archives
- Raye
Best Male Act
- Bashy
- Central Cee
- D-Block Europe
- Ghetts
- Nines
- Sampha
- Skrapz
Best Newcomer
- Chy Cartier
- Elmiene
- Flowerovlove
- Len
- Myles Smith
- Pozer
Best Alternative Music Act
- Bob Vylan
- Hak Baker
- Spider
Best Grime Act
- Central Cee
- D-Block Europe
- Ghetts
- Nines
- Skrapz
Best Drill Act
- Central Cee
- D-Block Europe
- Ghetts
- Nines
- Skrapz
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
- Ghetts as Krazy in Supacell
- Josh Tedeku as Tazer in Supacell
- Tosin Cole as Michael in Supacell
- Angela Wynter as Yolande Trueman in EastEnders
- Diane Parish as Denise Fox in EastEnders
- Jasmine Jobson as a character in Top Boy
Song of the Year
- Central Cee featuring Lil Baby – Band4band
- Darkoo featuring Dess Dior – Favourite Girl
- Unknown T featuring Loyle Carner – Hocus Pocus (Directed By Felix Brady)
- Chase & Status featuring Stormzy – Backbone
- Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani
- LeoStayTrill – Pink Lemonade
- Odeal – Soh-Soh
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