The 27th Mobo Awards took place in Newcastleyesterday, and saw one of the pioneers of UK rap,Bashy, win Album Of The Year and Best Hip-Hop Act, after a 15-year hiatus with his 2024 record Being Poor Is Expensive.
The annual British awards show, which celebrates black music and culture in the UK and beyond, also saw UK rapper Central Cee make history by becoming the first artist to win Best Male Act three times at the awards show.
Nigeria’s Ayra Starr became the first African woman to win Best International Act as well as the first woman to be recognised as Best African Music Actin 16 years.
Odeal is also dominating the night, as he took home trophies for best newcomer and best R&B/soul act.
Darkoo bagged Best Female Act and Best Song Of The Year, the inaugural Impact Award went to VybzKartel, and a surprise special honours award went to Mobo’s founder Kanya King
