Stormzy and Little Simz scooped the most awards at the MOBO Awards 2024, the full shortlist was announced on Thursday.
For the first time in its history, the ceremony will take place on February 7th at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Acclaimed rapper Little Simz picked up awards for Best Female Act, Album of the Year, Video of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Act.
Simz scored a big win at last year's ceremony in London, tying for Album of the Year with Knucks, a tie for the first time in MOBO history.
Elsewhere, grime superstar Stormzy is nominated for Best Male Actor, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year.
Stormzy and Little Simz scooped the most awards at the MOBO Awards 2024, the full shortlist was announced on Thursday
The widely acclaimed MC has won six MOBO Awards in his career and was the first-ever winner when the Best Grime Act category was introduced in 2014.
Central Cee, J Hus, PinkPantheress and Raye follow closely behind with three nominations each.
Central Cee is nominated for Best Male Act, Song of the Year (supported by BBC Radio 1xtra) and Best Drill Act.
J Hus, the London rapper who has had a career-defining year with the release of his third album, Beautiful and Brutal Yard, also has three nominations; Best Male Act, Album of the Year and Song of the Year (supported by BBC Radio 1xtra).
“Sprinter” by Central Cee & Dave and “Who Telled You” by J Hus are nominated for the coveted album of the year. feat. Drake, Little Things by Jorja Smith, Boys A Liar Pt. 2 by Pinkpantheress and Ice Spice, Escapism by Raye & 070 Shake and Stormzy's Hide and Seek.
MOBO founder Kanya King CBE said: “We are proud to support this year’s incredible line-up of nominees for the 26th MOBO Awards, all of whom stand out to us through their remarkable work across music, film, television, online and more Music and content have drawn attention.” .
“Since 1996, we have been celebrating Black music and culture, breaking new ground and moving forward, and seeing MOBO evolve and innovate to support outstanding talent beyond music.”
“This year’s nominees not only represent the best of their genre and art form and an incredible year in music, but also continue our commitment to maintaining an inclusive ecosystem where diverse talent is recognized and empowered to thrive.”
Acclaimed rapper Little Simz picked up awards for Best Female Act, Album of the Year, Video of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Act.
Close behind with three nominations each are Central Cee, J Hus, PinkPantheress and Raye (pictured).
“With the continued development of our MOBO UnSung talent program and MOBOLISE career development platform, we are ready and excited to take our pioneer status to the next level and celebrate and recognize the tremendous contributions of groundbreaking musicians and cultural heroes in a way unique to MOBO. See you on February 7th!'
While preparations are underway for breathtaking live music performances, there will also be special tributes.
In addition to the existing Paving The Way and the Lifetime Achievement Award, MOBO will also introduce the MOBO Impact and the MOBO Pioneer Award.
The MOBO Awards 2024 will take place on Wednesday February 7th at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Nominations for the MOBO Awards 2024
BEST MALE ACT
CENTRAL CEE
DAVE
D-BLOCK EUROPE
J HUS
NINE
STORMY
Best feminine effect in combination with shea moisture
FLO
JORJA SMITH
SMALL SIMZ
MAHALIA
PINK PANTHERESS
RAYE
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
EZRA COLLECTIVE – WHERE I SHOULD BE
J HUS – BEAUTIFUL AND BRUTAL COURTYARD
LITTLE SIMZ – NO THANKS
POTTER PAYPER – REAL AGAIN IN STYLE
RAYE – MY 21ST CENTURY BLUES
Stormy – THAT 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 RELATED TO THE NEW MOVIE “BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE”
AMA LOU
ANTSLIVE
DEBBIE
JAYO
NIPPA
NO INSTRUCTIONS
RIMZEE
BEACH ROOM
TAMERA
HOURS
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
ANTSLIVE – “NUMBER ONE CANDIDATE” (DIRECTED BY TOM EMMERSON)
ENNY – “NO MORE NAIJA MEN” (DIRECTOR: 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)
BEST R&B/SOUL ACT
BELLAH
JAZ KARIS
MAHALIA
RAGZ ORIGINALS
SAMPHA
SAULT
BEST HIP HOP ACT
AVELINO
CLAVISH
DIGGA D
ENNY
FREDO
GIGGS
SMALL SIMZ
LOYLE CARNER
NINE
POTTER PAYPER
BEST GRIME ACT
BUGZY MALONE
DUPPY
FLOWDAN
MANGA SAINT HILARE
NOVELIST
P MONEY
BEST DRILLING RIG WITH TRENCH SUPPORT
CENTRAL CEE
HEADIE ONE
K-TRAP
KWENGFACE
M24
RUSSIAN MILLION
TEAZANDOS
UNKNOWN T
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT (USA)
DOJA CAT
DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE
TRAVIS SCOTT
ICE SEASONING
LATTO
LIL UZI VERT
NICKI MINAJ
Sexy red
SZA
VICTORIA MONET
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SHOW/MOVIE
ADJANI SALMON AS KWABENA – DREAMING WHILE 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 CLONE TYRONE
LASHANA LYNCH AS IZOGIE – THE QUEEN
LETITIA WRIGHT AS SHURI – BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
MALCOLM KAMULETE AS BOSCO CHAMPION
VIVIAN OPARAH AS YAS – RYE LANE
BEST MEDIA PERSONALITY
ALISON HAMMOND
AMELIA DIMOLDENBERG
HENRIE KWUSHUE
Madame Joyce
MAYA JAMA
PRESSED PODCAST
REMI BURGZ
SHXTSNIGS
TECHNICAL DATA GONZALEZ
ZEZE MILLZ
BEST AFRICAN MUSIC ACT RELATED TO LOCO MUSIC
ADEKUNLE GOLD (NIGERIA)
ASAKE (NIGERIA)
AYRA STARR (NIGERIA)
BURNA BOY (NIGERIA)
DAVIDO (NIGERIA)
LIBIANCA (CAMEROON)
REMA (NIGERIA)
TYLA (SOUTH AFRICA)
UNCLE WEAPONS (ESWATINI)
WIZKID (NIGERIA)
BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC ACT
BYRON MESSIAH
DESTRA
KABAKA PYRAMID
POPCAAN
SHENSEEA
BRAVE
BEST JAZZ ACT SUPPORTED BY JAZZ FM
BLUE LAB BEATS (UK)
CKTRL (UK)
EZRA COLLECTIVE (UK)
MASEGO (USA)
REUBEN JAMES (Great Britain)
YAZMIN LACEY (Great Britain)
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ACT IN COLLABORATION WITH MARSHALL
OLD BLK ERA
ARLO PARKS
DEIJUVHS
CHILDREN'S BOOK
Skinned
YOUNG FATHERS
BEST ELECTRONIC/DANCE ACT SUPPORTED BY BEMA & MIXMAG
ALUNA
NIA ARCHIVE
PINK PANTHERESS
GREETING
SHY GIRL
TSHA
BEST MANUFACTURER, SUPPORTED BY COMPLEX UK
INFLO
KYLE EVANS
M1ONTHEBEAT
P2J
STEEL BANGLE
TSB
BEST GOSPEL ACT SUPPORTED BY PREMIER GOSPEL
ANNATORIA (UK)
CALLEDOUT MUSIC (UK)
GUVNA B (Great Britain)
LIMOBLAZE (NIGERIA)
TOFUNMI ADORNA (UK)
TRIPLE O (UK)