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