Stormzy and Little Simz lead nominations for 2024 MOBO Awards
Stormzy and Little Simz dominate the nominations for the 2024 MOBO Awards.
The artists, who have received four nominations each, will compete against each other for the Album of the Year and Video of the Year accolades at the British awards ceremony.
Little Simz's No Thank You and Stormzy's This Is What We Mean were shortlisted for the coveted album prize alongside Ezra Collective for Where I'm Meant To Be, J Hus with Beautiful and Brutal Yard, Potter Payper for Real Back in Style and Raye for My 21st Century Blues.
Simz was also nominated for Best Female Artist and Best Hip-Hop Act, while Stormzy was shortlisted for Best Male Artist and Song of the Year for Hide & Seek.
They were closely followed by Central Cee, J Hus, PinkPantheress and Raye with three nominations each.
"We are proud to champion this year's incredible line-up of nominees for the 26th Mobo Awards, who have all brought stellar music and content to our attention through their remarkable work in music, film, TV, online and more," said founder Kanya King.
"This year's nominees not only represent the best of their genre and artform and an incredible year of music, but also continue our dedication to sustaining an inclusive ecosystem where diverse talent is both recognised and empowered to thrive."
The MOBO Awards, which celebrate Black music, will be held at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England on 7 February 2024.
Here is the main list of nominees:
Album of the Year:
Ezra Collective - Where I'm Meant To Be
J Hus - Beautiful and Brutal Yard
Little Simz - No Thank You
Potter Payper - Real Back in Style
Raye - My 21st Century Blues
Stormzy - This Is What I Mean
Song of the Year:
Central Cee & Dave - Sprinter
J Hus - Who Told You (ft Drake)
Jorja Smith - Little Things
PinkPantheress & Ice Spice - Boy's a Liar Pt. 2
Raye & 070 Shake - Escapism
Stormzy - Hide & Seek
Video of the Year:
AntsLive - Number One Candidate
Enny - No More Naija Men
Jords - Dirt in the Diamond EP1: Mobay ft Tay Iwar / Stay Close ft Kranium
Little Simz - Gorilla
Stormzy - Mel Made Me Do It
Tion Wayne - Healing
Best Male Act:
Central Cee
Dave
D-Block Europe
J Hus
Nines
Stormzy
Best Female Act:
Flo
Jorja Smith
Little Simz
Mahalia
PinkPantheress
Raye
Best R&B/Soul Act:
Bellah
Jaz Karis
Mahalia
Ragz Originale
Sampha
Sault
Best Hip-Hop Act:
Avelino
Clavish
Digga D
Enny
Fredo
Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Potter Payper
Best Grime Act:
Bugzy Malone
Duppy
Flowdan
Manga Saint Hilare
Novelist
P Money
Best Drill Act:
Central Cee
Headie One
K-Trap
Kwengface
M24
Russ Millions
TeeZandos
Unknown T
Best International Act:
Doja Cat
Drake & 21 Savage
Travis Scott
Ice Spice
Latto
Lil Uzi Vert
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red
SZA
Victoria Monét
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film:
Adjani Salmon - Dreaming Whilst Black
Damson Idris - Snowfall
Deja J. Bowens - Champion
Idris Elba - Hijack
India Amarteifio - Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
John Boyega - They Cloned Tyrone
Lashana Lynch - The Woman King
Best Media Personality
Alison Hammond
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Henrie Kwushue
Madame Joyce
Maya Jama
Pressed podcast
Remi Burgz
ShxtsNGigs
Specs Gonzalez
Zeze Millz