Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards which was established in 1996 by Kanya King and Andy Ruffell is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.
The nominations for the MOBO Awards 2017 have just been announced, with Nigerian music sensation, Maleek Berry making us proud and our very own Wizkid also got a spot on the list.
With Craig David taking the win for the 2016 Best Male Act, Maleek Berr
The overwhelmed British-born Nigerian record producer and recording artist made the announcement with this tweet;
OMG!!! Bruh! I just found out I got nominated for another MOBO : Best African Act! God is amazing!!! 2 Nominations 😩❤️ Thank You @moboawards pic.twitter.com/t3t0zEGc9Z
— Maleek Berry (@MaleekBerry) October 17, 2017
This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the MOBO Awards, the awards ceremony will be held in Leeds at the First Direct Arena on 29th November.
With Craig David taking the win for the 2016 Best Male Act, their is hope for Maleek Berry whose genre of music has taken a new spin in African Music Market and beyond.
See the full nominations list for the 2017 MOBO’s below:
Best Male Act
Maleek Berry
J Hus
Giggs
Sampha
Stormzy
Giggs
Dave
Chip
Bugzy Malone
Skepta
Mostack
Best Female
Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Jorja Smith
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Mabel
Nadia Rose
NAO
Ray BLK
Stefflon Don
Best Album
J Hus – Common Sense
Nines – One Foot Out
Sampha – Process
Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
Wretch 32 – Growing Over Life
Best Newcomer
Dave
Jorja Smith
Kojo Funds
Lotto Boyzz
Loyle Carner
Mabel
Mist
Not3s
Stefflon Don
Yxng Bane
Best Song
J Hus – ‘Did You See’
Kojo Funds Feat. Abra Cadabra – ‘Dun Talkin’
Not3s – ‘Addison Lee’
Stormzy – ‘Big For Your Boots’
Yungen Feat. Yxng Bane – ‘Bestie’
Best Video
Bossman Birdie- ‘Walk The Walk’
J Hus – ‘Spirit’
Loyle Carner – ‘The Isle Of Arran’
Mist – ‘Hot Property’
Stormzy – ‘Big For Your Boots’
Best Hip-Hop Act
Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Stefflon Don
Wretch 32
Best Grime Act
AJ Tracey
Chip
P Money
Skepta
Stormzy
Wiley
Best R&B/Soul Act
Supported by Mi-Soul
Craig David
Jorja Smith
NAO
Ray BLK
Sampha
Best International Act
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Solange Knowles
SZA
Travis Scott
Wizkid
Best African Act
Davido
Eugy
Juls
Maleek Berry
Mr Eazi
Sarkodie
Tekno
Tiwa Savage
Wande Coal
Wizkid
Best Reggae Act
Aidonia
Alkaline
Chronixx
Damian Marley
Popcaan
Best Jazz Act
Cleveland Watkiss
Dayme Arocena
Mr Jukes
Moses Boyd
Terrace Martin
Best Gospel Act
Lurine Cato
Triple O
Mali Music
S.O.
Volney Morgan & New-Ye
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