MOBO

British

/ ˈməʊbəʊ /

acronym

Music of Black Origin: any of several awards given annually to musicians and performers of a variety of musical genres originating in Black culture

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Olivia Dean and R&B girl group Flo are among the artists who will "light up" the Mobo Awards stage with their performances, says its founder.

From BBC

Mobo founder and CEO Kanya King says she "can't wait to see" the artists perform, describing them as "bold, brilliant and rooted in creative truth".

From BBC

Rapper and three-time Mobo winner Little Simz's sixth album Lotus is also up for the prize and has received four nods in total.

From BBC

London-born Dean recently topped the Mobo award nominations list for album of the year, as well as best female, best soul act and song of the year.

From BBC

The nominees for the 2026 Mobo Awards have been announced, with stars including Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress and Central Cee all up for the major categories.

From BBC

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