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BBC News
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ayra Starr become first woman to win Mobo best African music award in 16 years
Nigerian superstar musician Ayra Starr don becom di first woman wey go carry di award for best African music for di Mobo Awards in di last 16 years. Di singer also gbab di award for best music act, as di first woman ever to do am, for di ceremony wey happen for Newcastle. As she collect di award, Ayra Starr acknowledge di fact say na her first Mobo win. She tok say, "Dis dey nice. Dis na my first Mobo and na di first time wey I dey win Mobo awards. I dey shake now sef, I dey nervous. "Thank you to every one wey support me. Thank you to my team, my amazing Mobstars, my amazing brother wey I dey follow make music wit, di producers for studio, my studio partners in crime, my label, Mavin records. Shout out to my mummy!!!" Apart from Ayra Starr, rapper Central Cee also make history for Mobo as di first artist wey dem go name as best male act three times. E don also match Stormzy record as di most decorated rapper for di award history. MOBO or as dem dey call am, Music of Black Origin, na joinbodi wey dey celebrate black pipo music. Di founder of di joinbodi na Kanya King wey borrow money on top her house to start am. Na Ghanaian papa and Irish mama born Madam King wey bin start to make money for her family at di age of 17. Di British award show bin start for 1996 and don host plenti artists wey include Beyonce, Rihanna, Sade, Lionel Richie among odas. Di Awards claim say dem don help di career of artistes like Stormzy, Craig David and Rita Ora. Dis year na di first award show since, Kenya King find out say she get stage four bowel cancer. She bin come stage to collect surprise award and tok for her speech say she bin dey very grateful "becos time bin dey wen I tink day I no go make am". She add say, "next year dey mark our 30th anniversary, and I wan make sure say I dey dia." MOBO 2025 winners full list Best male act - Central Cee Best female act - Darkoo Best newcomer - Odeal Album of the year - Bashy, Being Poor Is Expensive Song of the year - Darkoo feat. Dess Dior, Favourite Girl Video of the year - Mnelia, My Man Best hip-hop act - Bashy Best grime act - Scorcher Best drill act - Pozer Best R&B/Soul act - Odeal Best media personality - 90s baby show Best African music act - Ayra Starr Best performance in a TV show/ film - Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The Vampire Best electronic/ dance music act - TSHA Best gospel act - Annatoria Best jazz act - Ezra Collective Best producer - Juls Best Caribbean music act - Shenseea Best alternative music act - ALT BLK ERA Best international act - Ayra Starr MOBO paving the way award - Denise Lewis MBE MOBO impact award - Vybz Kartel
The Independent
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Central Cee becomes joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history
Central Cee has become the joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event. The 26-year-old is now tied with Stormzy on seven awards, after winning the best male award for the second year in a row at Tuesday's awards ceremony in Newcastle. The London-born star, whose real name is Oakley Caesar-Su, is best known for the songs Sprinter featuring Dave, and solo single Doja, and released his debut solo album Can't Rush Greatness in January 2025. Elsewhere, singer-songwriter Ayra Starr became the first African woman to win best international act, and the first woman to win best African music act in 16 years. Best female act went to British-Nigerian rapper and singer Darkoo, who also won song of the year for Favourite Girl featuring Dess Dior. German-born artist Odeal scooped best newcomer along with best R&B or soul act, while 40-year-old actor and rapper Bashy won best album for Being Poor Is Expensive, and also took home best hip hop act. Video of the year went to Mnelia for My Man, which was directed by Femi Bello, while best performance in a TV show or film was awarded to actor and musician Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The Vampire. Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis was honoured with the paving the way award, which is aimed at celebrating those who have paved the way for future generations in sport, entertainment and culture. Former Mercury Prize winners in 2023, Ezra Collective won the best jazz act award. Best grime act went to Scorcher, best drill act was won by Pozer, best electronic dance music act was given to TSHA, best gospel act went to Annatoria, Shenseea scooped best Caribbean music act, and best alternative act was won by ALT BLK ERA. Best media personality was won by 90s Baby Show, a comedy podcast exploring the mind of a 90s baby, while best producer went to Juls. Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel was honoured with the impact award, which is given to an artist who has been a pioneer in their genre. The ceremony saw performances from rock duo Nova Twins, British hip hop duo Krept And Konan, and award winners Odeal, Darkoo and Bashy. Mobo Awards 2025: Access All Areas airs on BBC One on February 21 at 11.25pm.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Central Cee becomes joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history
Central Cee has become the joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event. The 26-year-old is now tied with Stormzy on seven awards, after winning the best male award for the second year in a row at Tuesday's awards ceremony in Newcastle. The London-born star, whose real name is Oakley Caesar-Su, is best known for the songs Sprinter featuring Dave, and solo single Doja, and released his debut solo album Can't Rush Greatness in January 2025. Elsewhere, singer-songwriter Ayra Starr became the first African woman to win best international act, and the first woman to win best African music act in 16 years. Best female act went to British-Nigerian rapper and singer Darkoo, who also won song of the year for Favourite Girl featuring Dess Dior. German-born artist Odeal scooped best newcomer along with best R&B or soul act, while 40-year-old actor and rapper Bashy won best album for Being Poor Is Expensive, and also took home best hip hop act. Video of the year went to Mnelia for My Man, which was directed by Femi Bello, while best performance in a TV show or film was awarded to actor and musician Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The Vampire. Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis was honoured with the paving the way award, which is aimed at celebrating those who have paved the way for future generations in sport, entertainment and culture. Former Mercury Prize winners in 2023, Ezra Collective won the best jazz act award. Best grime act went to Scorcher, best drill act was won by Pozer, best electronic dance music act was given to TSHA, best gospel act went to Annatoria, Shenseea scooped best Caribbean music act, and best alternative act was won by ALT BLK ERA. Best media personality was won by 90s Baby Show, a comedy podcast exploring the mind of a 90s baby, while best producer went to Juls. Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel was honoured with the impact award, which is given to an artist who has been a pioneer in their genre. The ceremony saw performances from rock duo Nova Twins, British hip hop duo Krept And Konan, and award winners Odeal, Darkoo and Bashy. Mobo Awards 2025: Access All Areas airs on BBC One on February 21 at 11.25pm.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
In Pictures: Mobo Awards 2025 showcase best of black music and culture
Stars have converged on Newcastle for the Mobo Awards, which celebrate black music and culture across the UK and further afield. The night includes 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 began. These are some of the best pictures from the night.
