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MOBO award winners including Central Cee, Bashy and Darkoo revealed at ceremony in Newcastle
MOBO Awards were held in Newcastle, with performers including Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins. Special gongs were also handed out to athlete Denise Lewis, who took home the "paving the way" prize,
Darkoo wins big at 2025 MOBO Awards
British-Nigerian rapper and singer Oluwafisayo Isa, popularly known as Darkoo, has emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2025 MOBO Awards, taking home two major honours.Darkoo won Best Female Act and Song of the Year for her hit track ‘Favourite Girl’ featuring Dess Dior.
Ayra Starr, Darkoo, and Odeal Emerge as Winners at the 2025 MOBO Awards
Nigerian artists have made history at the MOBO 2025 Awards, with Ayra Starr, Darkoo, and Odeal each taking home two awards for their remarkable
Bashy wins best album at Mobo Awards after 15-year hiatus as Central Cee makes history
Central Cee is now tied as the most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event.
Bashy, Ayra Starr, Odeal, Central Cee, Darkoo, Pozer and Ezra Collective win at MOBO Awards 2025
Bashy, Ayra Starr, Darkoo and Odeal have each won two awards at the MOBOs 2025 – the 27th edition of the ceremony. Hosted by Eddie Kadi and Indiyah Polack, the MOBOs was staged at Utilita Arena Newcastle (February 18). It was livestreamed to a global audience via YouTube.
See Highlights from the 2025 MOBO Awards + Full List of Winners
Last night was a night to remember for Nigerian-British star Darkoo, and Ayra Starr. The stars took home awards at the 27th MOBO Awards, held at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena. The ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin across genres like hip hop,
British rapper wins top Mobo Award with first album in 15 years
Bashy, real name Ashley Thomas, opened the awards with a performance of his song How Black Men Lose Their Smile. It’s been 15 years since the Londoner last released a full studio album but Being Poor Is Expensive was clearly worth the wait as it landed Album of the Year.
Central Cee, Vybz Kartel & More Among MOBO Awards 2025 Winners: Full List
Central Cee, Ayra Starr and Vybz Kartel were all winners at the MOBO Awards (Music Of Black Origin) in Newcastle, England, on Tuesday evening (Feb. 18). The ceremony honors homegrown and international artists from diverse scenes including hip-hop, R&B, grime, jazz, and Afrobeats.
MOBO Awards 2025 Newcastle RECAP: Results as Bashy, Odeal, Darkoo and Ayra Starr all win two
Prior to the ceremony getting going at around 8pm, a whole host of stars hit the red carpet at the arena, with the likes of NUFC striker Callum Wilson, TV hosts Vick Hope and Fleur East and many of the night's nominees striking a post.
Central Cee and Bashy among main winners at the MOBOs
The MOBO Awards took place in Newcastle last night, with Central Cee, Bashy and Arya Starr among the big winners. The 27th edition of the annual awards ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin, took place at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday (February 18), hosted by comedian Eddie Kadi and Indiyah Polack.
Winners celebrate after scooping honours at the 2025 MOBO awards
MOBO award winning artists pose with their trophies in the winners room following the 2025 ceremony in Newcastle. Includes, Ayra Star, Scorcher, ALT BLK ERA, Mnelia, Denise Lewis, Darkoo, Bashy and Mo
Central Cee makes MOBO history by becoming first artist to win Best Male Act three times
MOBO Awards at Newcastle's Utilita Arena saw Central Cee win Best Male Act and Ayra Starr become the first African woman to ...
In Pictures: Mobo Awards 2025 showcase best of black music and culture
The Nova Twins, Krept and Konan, Odeal, Darkoo and Bashy are among the performers at the ceremony hosted by Indiyah Polack ...