In Pictures: Mobo Awards 2025 showcase best of black music and culture

Stars converged on Newcastle for the Mobo Awards, which celebrate black music and culture across the UK and further afield.

The night included performances from rock duo Nova Twins, British hip hop duo Krept And Konan, and Odeal, Darkoo and Bashy.

The PA news agency was on the red carpet and in Newcastle’s Utilita Arena for the ceremony. These are some of the best pictures from the night.

DJ Manny Norte wore an all-green ensemble (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

The ceremony was hosted by comedian Eddie Kadi and Love Island star Indiyah Polack (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

Darkoo won best female act (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

The future is so bright for the Nova Twins they had to wear shades (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

The duo performed later in the evening (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

Scorcher picked up the best grime act gong (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

Krept and Konan are performing at the ceremony (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

The pair also performed (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

The best RnB/soul act award went to Odeal (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

Mobo Awards founder Kanya King graced the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

DJ Vick Hope wore an elegant black dress at the glitzy ceremony (PA Wire)

Darkoo took the stage and gave an energetic performance during the evening (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

She also won song of the year for Favourite Girl featuring Dess Dior (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

Newcastle United footballer Callum Wilson presented the paving the way award to Olympic gold medal winning athlete Denise Lewis towards the end of the ceremony (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

The Chase star Shaun Wallace reacted with joy as Lewis won the award (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

The trailblazing Olympian spoke after collecting the award, which celebrates people who paved the way for younger generations (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)