The 2025 MOBO Awards took the spotlight in Newcastle on Tuesday night, honouring outstanding Black-origin music from the UK and beyond.
The star-studded event featured electrifying performances from Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins, along with a diverse lineup of winners that highlighted the richness and diversity of contemporary Black music.
Full list of winners:
Best male act: Central Cee
Best female act: Darkoo
Best newcomer: Odeal
Album of the year: Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive
Song of the year: Darkoo – Favourite Girl (ft Dess Dior)
Video of the year: Mnelia – My Man (directed by Femi Bello)
Best hip-hop act: Bashy
Best grime act: Scorcher
Best drill act: Pozer
Best R&B/soul act: Odeal
Best media personality: 90s Baby Show
Best African music act: Ayra Starr
Best performance in a TV show/film: Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With the Vampire
Best electronic/dance music act: Tsha
Best gospel act: Annatoria
Best jazz act: Ezra Collective
Best producer: Juls
Best Caribbean music act: Shenseea
Best alternative music act: Alt Blk Era
Best international act: Ayra Starr
MOBO Paving the Way award: Denise Lewis
MOBO Impact award: Vybz Kartel
