The Mobo Awards return on 9 December as a virtual ceremony streamed live on YouTube. Fans can also catch it on BBC One at 10.45pm, and highlights on BBC iPlayer.
The event will feature exclusive performances by Headie One, Ms Banks and Kojey Radical, with more performances to be announced. Maya Jama and musician Chunkz will host.
Richie Brave will host a special 1Xtra Talks show on Sunday 6 December, which will look at the history of the Mobos and how music has changed over the past 20 years.
This year’s nominations are led by Nines, Lianna La Havas and Mahalia, with new categories added including Best Music Producer, and arts categories including Best Performance in a TV Show/Film, and Best Media Personality.
“This is a year in which so many voices have been raised higher than ever – in protest, in mourning, but also in celebration of the incredible contributions that black culture has made all around the world,” an announcement read. “Mobo continues to believe in the power of the culture to bring people together.”
Mobo Award’s founder Kanya King said: “Recognising the unique role the Mobo Awards plays for so many, and the challenging year we find ourselves in, it is now more important than ever to be there and to continue the rich history of showcasing the very best of Black music and culture.
“We are proud to partner with YouTube and the BBC to bring this year’s celebration to millions of music fans, and continue to uplift creative voices here in the UK and around the world. A special thanks to Arts council England, ISAW IT First and Accenture for supporting us on this journey – we see you!”
See the nominations in full below:
BEST MALE ACT
Headie One
J Hus
Stormzy
Nines
AJ Tracey
Young T & Bugsey
BEST FEMALE ACT (IN ASSOCIATION WITH ISAWITFIRST)
Ms Banks
Tiana Major9
Mahalia
Darkoo
FKA twigs
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
J Hus – Big Conspiracy
Stormzy – Heavy is the Head
Mahalia – Love and Compromise
Nines – Crabs in a Bucket
Lianna La Havas – Lianne La Havas
SONG OF THE YEAR [PUBLIC VOTED]
Young T & Bugsey ft Headie One – “Don’t Rush”
Digga D – “Woi”
Darkoo ft One Acen – “Gangsta”
Tion Wayne ft Stormzy and Dutchavelli – “I Dunno”
Abra Cadabra – “On Deck”
BEST NEWCOMER (IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND) [PUBLIC VOTED]
Aitch
Alicai Harley
Darkoo
Dutchavelli
Ivorian Doll
M1llionz
Miraa May
Pa Salieu
Shaybo
Tiana Major9
M Huncho
Loski
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Bree Runway – “Apeshit” (Directed by Will Hooper)
Nines – “Clout” (Directed by Charlie Di Placido)
NSG – “Lupita” (Directed by Kevin Hudson)
Jorja Smith – “By Any Means” (Directed BY Otis Dominque)
Knucks – “Home” (Directed by Ray Fiasco)
Kojey Radical – ‘20/20’ (Directed by Charlie Di Placido)
BEST R&B/SOUL ACT
WSTRN
Tiana Major9
Michael Kiwanuka
Mahalia
Lianne La Havas
BEST HIP HOP ACT
J Hus
Nines
Ms Banks
D-Block Europe
Krept & Konan
Potter Payper
BEST GRIME ACT [PUBLIC VOTED]
Ghetts
P Money
Manga Saint Hilare
Capo Lee
Jme
See the rest of the nominations here .
The ceremony takes place on 9 December.
