Full list of winners at the 2025 MOBO Awards

Here are the artists announced as winners across various categories at the 2025 MOBO Awards.

The 2025 MOBO Awards took the spotlight in Newcastle on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, celebrating outstanding achievements in Black-origin music both in the UK and globally with incredible artists emerging as winners in different categories.

The star-studded ceremony delivered thrilling performances from Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins, while the diverse lineup of winners highlighted the evolution as well as the dynamics of Black music in the modern era.

Beyond honoring musical excellence, the event also recognized influential figures across various fields one of which was movies, reaffirming the MOBOs’ dedication to cultural impact.

Full List of Winners – MOBO Awards 2025

Here are the winners across different categories at the MOBO Awards 2025:

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 – Favourite Girl (ft. Dess Dior)

Video of the Year: Mnelia – My Man (directed by Femi Bello)

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

MOBO Impact Award: Vybz Kartel