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