Knucks, Little Simz And Central Cee Lead 2022 MOBO Award Nominations
Friday, 11 November 2022
Written by Jon Stickler
The nominations for the 2022 MOBO Awards have been revealed.
Leading the way with five nominations is London rapper Knucks, followed by Mercury Prize-winner Little Simz (pictured) with four nods, the same number as Central Cee. MOBO founder, Kanya King, said in a statement:
"Today's announcement truly shows what a bumper year it has been for the scene. It's a proud moment to see MOBO once again recognise and honour the luminaries and tip the stars of the future. This is what it means when we say ‘honouring the past, inspiring the future."
The awards, which have celebrated music of black origin since 1996, will take place on November 30 at London's OVO Arena.
It will be the first year the awards will feature the Best Alternative Music Act category, nominees for which include Nova Twins, Big Joanie, Bob Vylan and Skunk Anansie. Check out the full list of nominations below. Public voting is open now here.
Best Male Act
Central Cee
Dave
D-Block Europe
Digga D
Knucks
Tion Wayne
Best Female Act
Little Simz
Mahalia
Miraa May
Ms Banks
Pinkpantheress
Tiana Major9
Album Of The Year
Aitch – 'Close To Home'
Knucks – 'Alpha Place'
Kojey Radical – 'Reason To Smile'
Little Simz – 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'
M Huncho – 'Chasing Euphoria'
Miraa May – 'Tales Of A Miracle'
Song Of The Year
Aitch Feat. Ashanti – Baby
Central Cee – doja
Dave – Starlight
Digga D & Stillbrickin – Pump 101
Dreya Mac, Felixthe1st & Finch Fetti – Own Brand (Baddie)
Potter Payper Featuring Tiggs Da Author – Gangsteritus
Video Of The Year
Central Cee – doja
Headie One, Abra Cadabra & Bandokay – Can’t Be Us
Knucks – Alpha House/Hide & Seek
Kojey Radical featuring Knucks – Payback
Little Simz featuring Obongjayar – Point And Kill
Mahalia – Whatever Simon Says
Best R&B/Soul Act
Ella Mai
Mahalia
Miraa May
Nao
Shakka
Tiana Major9
Best Grime Act
Blay Vision
D Double E
Frisco
Kamakaze
Manga Saint Hilare
Novelist
Best Hip Hop Act
D-Block Europe
Knucks
Kojey Radical
Little Simz
Potter Payper
Youngs Teflon
Best Drill Act
Central Cee
Digga D
Headie One
Ivorian Doll
K-Trap
Kwengface
M24
Russ Millions
Unknown T
V9
Best International Act
Beyoncé
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Jack Harlow
Jazmine Sullivan
Kendrick Lamar
Skillibeng
Summer Walker
Tems
Best Performance In A TV Show/Film
Damson Idris as Franklin Saint – Snowfall
Daniel Kaluuya as Otis “Oj” Haywood Jr. – Nope
Jasmine Jobson as Jaq – Top Boy
Kane Robinson (Kano) as Sully – Top Boy
Lashana Lynch as Nomi – No Time To Die
Samuel Adewunmi as Hero – You Don’t Know Me
Best Media Personality
Big Zuu
Chuckie Online
Chunkz
Harry Pinero
KSI
Mo Gilligan
Munya Chawawa
Nella Rose
Yung Filly
Zeze Millz
Best Alternative Music Act
Big Joanie
Bob Vylan
Kid Bookie
Loathe
Nova Twins
Skunk Anansie
Best Electronic/Dance Act
Anz
Eliza Rose
FKA Twigs
Jax Jones
Nia Archives
Sherelle
Best African Music Act Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
Asake (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
Kabza De Small (South Africa)
Omah Lay (Nigeria)
Oxlade (Nigeria)
Pheelz (Nigeria)
Rema (Nigeria)
Tems (Nigeria)
Best Gospel Act
Asha Elia
Calledout Music
Rachel Kerr
Reblah
Sarah Teibo
Still Shadey
Best Jazz Act
Blue Lab Beats
Doomcannon
Ego Ella May
Ezra Collective
Jas Kayser
Kokoroko
Best Caribbean Music Act
Koffee
Popcaan
Sean Paul
Shenseea
Skillibeng
Spice
Best Producer
Inflo
Jae5
Labrinth
M1onthebeat
P2J
TSB
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