Mobo Awards 2025: Jorja Smith and Central Cee lead nominees - see the full list

Jorja Smith is nominated for three accolades - (Getty Images)

Awards season is here and after the Baftas, music gets to have its turn.

One of the first music awards of 2025, we are just hours away from finding out the big winners of the Mobo Awards.

The ceremony was first held in 1996 and will this week see the awards held at a brand new venue.

Many big names, including the west London rapper Central Cee and the West Midlands-born singer-songwriter Jorja Smith, have been nominated in the 20 categories. Along with R&B singer Cleo Sol, they have three nominations each.

Central Cee performs on the main stage during BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend (Ian West/PA) (PA Archive)

Established artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé, and Nicki Minaj are also on the shortlist in the International Music category, while the Media Personality of the Year prize celebrates stars outside the music industry.

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Here is everything you need to know about the Mobo Awards 2025, including the full list of nominees.

When are the Mobo Awards 2025 and where will they be held?

The awards will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle for the first time.

The 2024 ceremony, hosted by Indiyah Polack and Babatunde Aléshé, was held in Sheffield, the first time the Mobos have ever been held there.

Who has been nominated for the Mobo Awards 2025?

Here is the full list of nominees:

Best male act

Best female act

Album of the year

Song of the year

Best newcomer

Video of the year

Best R&B/soul act

Best grime act

Best hip-hop act

Best drill act

Best international act

Best performance in a TV show/film

Best media personality

Best African music act

Best Caribbean music act

Best jazz act

Best alternative music act

Best electronic/dance act

Best producer

Best gospel act

You can read about last year’s winners here.