Little Simz And Stormzy Lead 2024 MOBO Award Nominations
Thursday, 14 December 2023
Written by Jon Stickler
The nominations for the 2024 MOBO Awards have been revealed.
Leading the way with four nominations each are Mercury Prize-winner Little Simz and South London grime star Stormzy. The pair will go up against each other for Album of the Year and Video of the Year, with the former also up for Best Female Act and Best Hip Hop Act. The latter is also in the running for Best Male and Song Of The Year.
Meanwhile, Central Cee, Pinkpantheress, J Hus and Raye will battle it out with three nods each. Raye and PinkPantheress will face off against Little Simz for Best Female. The two also have nods for Song Of The Year.
Central Cee's hit Sprinter and Who Told You by J Hus are also nominated in the Song Of The Year category, with the rap heavyweights also in the running for Best Male Act.
J Hus' 'Beautiful and Brutal Yard' and Raye's 'My 21st Century Blues' are also nominated for Album of the Year.
The awards, which have celebrated music of black origin since 1996, will take place for the first time in Sheffield next year, at the Utilita Arena on February 7. Tickets are on sale now. MOBO Founder Kanya King CBE said:
"We are proud to champion this year’s incredible line-up of nominees for the 26th MOBO Awards, who have all brought stellar music and content to our attention through their remarkable work in music, film, TV, online and more. Since 1996, we've celebrated Black music and culture, breaking new ground and leading the way, seeing MOBO evolve and innovate to champion outstanding talent beyond music. This year’s nominees not only represent the best of their genre and art form and an incredible year of music, but also continue our dedication to sustaining an inclusive ecosystem where diverse talent is both recognised and empowered to thrive.
"With the advancement of our MOBO UnSung talent programme and career development platform MOBOLISE, we are ready and excited to take our pioneer status to the next level, to celebrate and recognise the vast contributions of trailblazing musicians and cultural heroes, in a way that only MOBO can. See you on February 7th!"
Check out the full list of nominations below. Public voting here is set to open soon .
Best Male Act
Central Cee
Dave
D-block Europe
J Hus
Nines
Stormzy
Best Female Act In Association With Shea Moisture
Flo
Jorja Smith
Little Simz
Mahalia
Pinkpantheress
Raye
Album Of The Year
Ezra Collective - 'Where I'm Meant To Be'
J Hus - 'Beautiful And Brutal Yard'
Little Simz - 'No Thank You'
Potter Payper - 'Real Back In Style'
Raye - 'My 21st Century Blues'
Stormzy - 'This Is What I Mean'
Song Of The Year Supported By BBC Radio 1XTRA
Central Cee & Dave - Sprinter
J Hus Feat. Drake - Who Told You
Jorja Smith - Little Things
Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice - Boys A Liar Pt.2
Raye & 070 Shake - Escapism
Stormzy - Hide & Seek
Best Newcomer
Ama Lou
Antslive
Debbie
Jayo
Nippa
No Guidnce
Rimzee
Strandz
Tamera
Tunde
Video Of The Year
Antslive - Number One Candidate (Directed By Tom Emmerson)
Enny - No More Naija Men (Directed By Otis Dominique)
Jords - Dirt In The Diamond Ep1: Mobay feat Tay Iwar / Stay Close Feat. Kranium (Directed By Renee Maria Osubu)
Little Simz - Gorilla (Directed By Dave Meyers)
Stormzy - Mel Made Me Do It (Directed By Klvdr)
Tion Wayne - Healing (Directed By Wowa)
Avelino
Clavish
Digga D
Enny
Fredo
Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Potter Payper
Best Grime Act
Bugzy Malone
Duppy
Flowdan
Manga Saint Hilare
Novelist
P Money
Best Drill Act Supported By Trench
Central Cee
Headie One
K-trap
Kwengface
M24
Russ Millions
Teezandos
Unknown T
Best International Act (US)
Doja Cat
Drake & 21 Savage
Travis Scott
Ice Spice
Latto
Lil Uzi Vert
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red
SZA
Victoria Monet
Best Performance In A TV Show/Film
Adjani Salmon As Kwabena - Dreaming Whilst Black
Damson Idris As Franklin Saint - Snowfall
Déja J. Bowens As Vita - Champion
Idris Elba As Sam - Hijack
India Amarteifio As Queen Charlotte - Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
John Boyega As Fontaine - They Cloned Tyrone
Lashana Lynch As Izogie - The Woman King
Letitia Wright As Shuri - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Malcolm Kamulete As Bosco - Champion
Vivian Oparah As Yas - Rye Lane
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