MOBO Awards 2022: nominees, performers, tickets and more

17 November 2022, 16:25

Here's all you need to know about this year's MOBO awards.

The 2022 MOBO awards are fast approaching and it's going to be an event you don't want to miss.

It is the UK's biggest and most prestigious celebration of black music and they are taking it to the next level to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

It's set to be a studded event, and with performers like FLO and Kojey Radical, you're not going to want to miss out.

1. When is the MOBO awards 2022?

   The 2022 MOBO awards will take place on Wednesday 30 November.

   It is 25th anniversary of the prestigious awards and is set to be a star-studded affair with a plethora of guests and performers.

   

2. Where is the 2022 MOBO awards?

   The MOBO awards are taking place at the OVO Wembley Arena in London.

   In association with Lucozade, the MOBO awards will be a night to remember.

   

3. Who is performing at the MOBO awards?

   The MOBO awards will be full of iconic performances from groups and rappers alike.

   Kojey Radical, Tion Wayne, Fireboy DML, Cat Burnsand FLO are confirmed to take the stage at MOBO’s epic 25th anniversary ceremony, live from London’s OVO Wembley Arena on 30 November.

   On performing at the awards, Cat Burns said: “I can’t believe I’ve been nominated for Best Newcomer at the MOBO Awards! This recognition means a lot to me because all I’ve ever wanted to do was show how multifaceted black female artists are, and how we can sit comfortably in many different genres, so to even be recognised makes may heart warm. I’m looking forward to the awards ceremony and performing for you all.”

   

   FLO are making their televised awards ceremony debut at the MOBO awards, and are set to bring their sweet harmonies to the stage.

   Having turned heads with their recent live performances on Jools Holland and Jimmy Kimmel, the trio – made up of Renée, Jorja and Stella – are set to stun at Wembley after an impressive debut year which has already seen them tipped by Missy Elliott, SZA and Sugababes.

4. Who is nominated for the awards?

   Here are the nominations for the 2022 MOBO awards:

   BEST MALE ACT
   CENTRAL CEE
   DAVE 
   D-BLOCK EUROPE 
   DIGGA D
   KNUCKS 
   TION WAYNE 

   
   BEST FEMALE ACT 
   LITTLE SIMZ 
   MAHALIA 
   MIRAA MAY 
   MS BANKS 
   PINKPANTHERESS
   TIANA MAJOR9

   
   ALBUM OF THE YEAR
   AITCH - 'CLOSE TO HOME' 
   KNUCKS - 'ALPHA PLACE' 
   KOJEY RADICAL - 'REASON TO SMILE' 
   LITTLE SIMZ - 'SOMETIMES I MIGHT BE INTROVERT' 
   M HUNCHO - 'CHASING EUPHORIA' 
   MIRAA MAY - 'TALES OF A MIRACLE' 

   
   SONG OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH LUCOZADE  - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY] 
   AITCH FEAT. ASHANTI - 'BABY' 
   CENTRAL CEE - 'DOJA' 
   DAVE - 'STARLIGHT' 
   DIGGA D & STILLBRICKIN - 'PUMP 101' 
   DREYA MAC, FELIXTHE1ST & FINCH FETTI - 'OWN BRAND (BADDIE)' 
   POTTER PAYPER FEAT. TIGGS DA AUTHOR - 'GANGSTERITUS'

   
   BEST NEWCOMER IN ASSOCIATION WITH ASOS - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY]
   AMARIA BB
   BRU-C
   CAT BURNS 
   CLAVISH 
   CRISTALE
   FLO
   JBEE
   NEMZZZ
   NIA ARCHIVES
   SWITCHOTR

   
   VIDEO OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH MCCRISPY - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY]
   CENTRAL CEE - 'DOJA' (DIRECTED BY COLE BENNETT)
   HEADIE ONE, ABRA CADABRA & BANDOKAY - 'CAN'T BE US' (DIRECTED BY HEADIE ONE & DON PROD)
   KNUCKS - 'ALPHA HOUSE/HIDE & SEEK' (DIRECTED BY EMILE EBRAHIM KELLY)
   KOJEY RADICAL FEAT. KNUCKS - 'PAYBACK' (DIRECTED BY CHARLIE SARSFIELD & EJIRO DAFÉ)
   LITTLE SIMZ FEAT. OBONGJAYAR - 'POINT AND KILL' (DIRECTED BY EBENEZA BLANCHE)
   MAHALIA - 'WHATEVER SIMON SAYS' (DIRECTED BY MAHALIA)

   
   BEST R&B/SOUL ACT 
   ELLA MAI 
   MAHALIA 
   MIRAA MAY 
   NAO 
   SHAKKA 
   TIANA MAJOR9

   
   BEST GRIME ACT - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY]
   BLAY VISION 
   D DOUBLE E 
   FRISCO 
   KAMAKAZE
   MANGA SAINT HILARE 
   NOVELIST 

   
   BEST HIP HOP ACT IN ASSOCIATION WITH MIXTAPE MADNESS 
   D-BLOCK EUROPE 
   KNUCKS 
   KOJEY RADICAL 
   LITTLE SIMZ 
   POTTER PAYPER 
   YOUNGS TEFLON 

   
   BEST DRILL ACT SUPPORTED BY TRENCH - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY]
   CENTRAL CEE
   DIGGA D 
   HEADIE ONE 
   IVORIAN DOLL 
   K-TRAP
   KWENGFACE 
   M24
   RUSS MILLIONS 
   UNKNOWN T 
   V9

   
   BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY]
   BEYONCÉ 
   BURNA BOY 
   CHRIS BROWN 
   DRAKE 
   JACK HARLOW 
   JAZMINE SULLIVAN 
   KENDRICK LAMAR 
   SKILLIBENG
   SUMMER WALKER 
   TEMS 

   
   BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SHOW/FILM - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY]
   DAMSON IDRIS AS FRANKLIN SAINT - SNOWFALL 
   DANIEL KALUUYA AS OTIS "OJ" HAYWOOD JR. - NOPE 
   JASMINE JOBSON AS JAQ - TOP BOY 
   KANE ROBINSON (KANO) AS SULLY - TOP BOY 
   LASHANA LYNCH AS NOMI - NO TIME TO DIE
   SAMUEL ADEWUNMI AS HERO - YOU DON'T KNOW ME 

   
   BEST MEDIA PERSONALITY - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY]
   BIG ZUU
   CHUCKIE ONLINE
   CHUNKZ 
   HARRY PINERO 
   KSI 
   MO GILLIGAN 
   MUNYA CHAWAWA 
   NELLA ROSE
   YUNG FILLY 
   ZEZE MILLZ

   
   BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ACT IN ASSOCIATION WITH MARSHALL
   BIG JOANIE 
   BOB VYLAN 
   KID BOOKIE 
   LOATHE 
   NOVA TWINS 
   SKUNK ANANSIE 

   
   BEST ELECTRONIC/DANCE ACT SUPPORTED BY MIXMAG
   ANZ
   ELIZA ROSE 
   FKA TWIGS 
   JAX JONES
   NIA ARCHIVES
   SHERELLE

   
   BEST AFRICAN MUSIC ACT SUPPORTED BY AFROZONS - [PUBLIC VOTED CATEGORY]
   ADEKUNLE GOLD (NIGERIA)
   ASAKE (NIGERIA)
   BURNA BOY (NIGERIA)
   FIREBOY DML (NIGERIA)
   KABZA DE SMALL (SOUTH AFRICA)
   OMAH LAY (NIGERIA)
   OXLADE (NIGERIA)
   PHEELZ (NIGERIA)
   REMA (NIGERIA)
   TEMS (NIGERIA)

   
   BEST GOSPEL ACT SUPPORTED BY PREMIER GOSPEL 
   ASHA ELIA 
   CALLEDOUT MUSIC 
   RACHEL KERR
   REBLAH 
   SARAH TEIBO 
   STILL SHADEY

   
   BEST JAZZ ACT SUPPORTED BY JAZZ FM
   BLUE LAB BEATS 
   DOOMCANNON
   EGO ELLA MAY 
   EZRA COLLECTIVE 
   JAS KAYSER 
   KOKOROKO

   
   BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC ACT 
   KOFFEE
   POPCAAN
   SEAN PAUL 
   SHENSEEA
   SKILLIBENG 
   SPICE

   
   BEST PRODUCER SUPPORTED BY COMPLEX UK 
   INFLO 
   JAE5
   LABRINTH 
   M1ONTHEBEAT
   P2J 
   TSB

   

5. How can I get tickets?

   Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now.

   You can find tickets for the MOBO award show here.

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