Little Simz, Olivia Dean, Central Cee among nominees for MOBO Awards 2026
The 2026 MOBO Awards ceremony will be held in Manchester.
Little Simz, Olivia Dean and Central Cee are among those with multiple nominations for this year’s MOBO Awards.
“As MOBO enters its 30th year, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary breadth of talent we have championed over the past three decades,” MOBOs founder Kanya King has responded.
“Time and again, artists have taken the recognition of a MOBO Award and transformed it into fuel for lasting success.”
This year’s nominees are a powerful reflection of the culture and moment we are living in. Their voices matter — not only in how they soundtrack our lives, but in how they shape the future. From sharp, socially conscious lyricism to boundary-pushing creativity that defies genre, this generation of artists is deeply connected to their communities.
Little Simz will compete for Album Of The Year with Olivia Dean and Central Cee among others, and is also up for Best Female Act, Video Of The Year and Best Hip Hop Act.
Source: Kofi Acquah
