The 2025 MOBO Awards lit up Newcastle on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, celebrating the finest achievements in Black-origin music from the UK and beyond.

The prestigious event honored remarkable artists across various categories, showcasing the depth and evolution of Black music in today’s industry.

The electrifying night featured captivating performances from Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice, and Nova Twins, adding to the excitement of the highly anticipated awards.

Alongside recognizing musical excellence, the MOBOs also paid tribute to influential figures in other creative fields, including film, reinforcing their commitment to cultural impact.

MOBO Awards 2025 – Full List of Winners

Here are the standout artists who took home awards across multiple categories at the 2025 MOBO Awards:

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

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The British-Ghanaian record producer, Julian Nicco-Annan, better known by his stage name Juls, showed off his plaques and appreciated Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid.

On the 1st of June 2022, the record producer took to his social media page to appreciate Big Wiz for making him become globally recognised.

Juls produced songs on Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos: album and he received award plaques for them.

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Taking to his Twitter account, he said he thanked God for the hits successes recorded as he showed off the plaques he received for Made In Lagos, which was Grammy-nominated and certified platinum in the UK.

When he showed off the plaques, Juls said he is motivated to keep going due to the memorable moments they bring.

He Wrote:

“God is good! Forever Grateful to @wizkidayo . 4L ting! ????????. These moments keep me going for real.”

See the post below:

God is good! Forever Grateful to @wizkidayo . 4L ting! 🤞🏾. These moments keep me going for real. pic.twitter.com/hqbWEQ334V

— Juls baby (@JulsOnIt) June 1, 2022

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Juls belongs to the vanguard of producers responsible for revolutionising the sound and overarching feel of Afropop and shows his versatility in the choice of selection and arrangement on ‘Sounds Of My World’.

Juls’ variety was demonstrated in his choice of music for ‘Sounds Of My World.’

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While this mid-tempo, sophistic-pop side of Afropop has and continues to, successfully mutate, Juls remains dedicated to his neo-highlife sound.

Across his delightful catalogue, the British-Ghanaian sound architect has consistently adjusted the expectations of listeners’ expectations from a Juls song without upending the general feel, furnishing his groove-driven approach with a wide and sometimes unexpected range of musical influences, including but not limited to R&B, Caribbean Pop, Road Rap, Folk and Amapiano.

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Today marks the release of ‘Sounds of My World’, which he’s dubbed his “debut album.

” This billing doesn’t insinuate that full-length listens like Leap of Faith and Colour were inconsequential, as much as it raises the stakes for this new project. I’m highly expectant, so let’s get into the music.

Natural ambience. Spoken word poetry is usually so extra to me, and this is no different. I don’t mind it, though, it’s setting a mood that’s consistent with the intro.

“Let go and release, this is your moment of peace.” I hear you, man. These log drums are hitting, but those dreamy piano keys are lulling me to bliss.

Horns and guitars make everything fuller, they cheat codes in hands as talented as Juls’. Jaz Karis is one of those artists I promise to get into every once in a while and I never do, which is a shame because she always wows me whenever I hear that semi-wispy voice of hers.

Dusty Amapiano drums! Fuck! This guitar riff has a taste, like biting into some delicious wings on a Sunday morning after church.

That’s oddly specific but that’s how I feel right now. Haile’s voice was meant to soundtrack the most gorgeous moments in life, it’s so vibrant and full of joy.

I know this is the type of song that will fit into a chill DJ set, but it will fit a lot better in intimate spaces, like watching your partner dancing offbeat.

Sweet nothings will forever be corny because love itself is corny. Solid record, another keeper.

Ratings:

Mid = 0.00

Average = 0.01

Good = 2.5

Excellent = 2.5

Conclusion:

Mp3bullet gives the EP 80% (Good) general rating

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• Artiste Name: Juls
• Project Title: Sound Of My World
• Featuring: Wizkid, Agent Sasco, JAEL, Haile, Niniola, King Promise, Fireboy DML, Bas, Mannywellz, Knucks, Prettyboy D-O, Suspect OTB, Sauti Sol, Mayra Andrade, A2, Oxlade, Kojo Funds, Projexx, Tay Iwar
• Number of Tracks: Fifteen (15)
• Producer: Juls
• Country: UK, Ghana
• Year: 2021

Renowned music producer, Juls is out with his debut studio album titled, “Sound Of My World.”

The new project consists of 15 energetic tracks with core features from superstars, Wizkid, Niniola, Fireboy DML, Sauti Sol, and many more.

Talking about his project a few days to its release, Juls explained that he has been on it for close to three years and now, it’s an exciting time to finally unveil it.

In his words;

“I’ve been working on this album for almost three years. It has been one of the most challenging times of my career but I am happy that I get to share what I’ve been working on.

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“I’m praying for a successful release and listening longevity worldwide. I’d love to get a charted album or break amazing records like some of my peers.

“But more importantly I hope that it’s an amazing listening experience and the beginning of something great. The album is a reflection of my mind sonically amongst other things.

Produced by Juls himself, this is a super-duper body of work!

Listen up!

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Here are some of the top 10 best songs to add to your summer 2021 playlist.

So, of course, we needed a summer top 10 songs playlist to rival them all based on statistical metrics such as streams, concept, wave, and general rating on visual representation were used to make this decision.

Featiring Diamond Platnum, Stefflon Don, Kamo Mphela, Kwesta and more.

Whether vacationers like it or not, the end of summer appears to be approaching quickly. And, while the global pandemic is far from over, July and August have been months of celebration and revelry.

Top 10 diaspora songs of the summer so far in 2021

Top 10 diaspora songs of the summer so far in 2021

• Diamond Platnumz – IYO (feat Focalistic, Mapara A Jazz & Ntosh Gazi)
• Stefflon Don – Dip (feat. Ms Banks)
• Kamo Mphela – Thula Thula
• Leto – Mozart Capitaine Jackson (Episode 1)
• NSG – Petite 
• Spice – Send It Up
• Juls – Wicked
• Kwesta – Kubo (feat. K.O, Focalistic & Bassie)
• Chinese Kitty – LIT BITCH (feat. Fivio Foreign & French Montana)

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Made Kuti, a grandson of afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, announced that he had been accepted into the Recording Academy’s class of 2021.

On Thursday, August 26th, 2021, he posted this on his Instagram feed.

He posted a photo of himself being confirmed into the Academy. This year, he was inducted into the Recording Academy, according to the announcement. He composed:

“Humbled to be a voting member of @recordingacademy class of 2021.
Looking forward to contributing as positively and progressively as possible????????❤️”

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Made isn’t the only Nigerian in the Recording Academy’s 2021 class. Niniola, the afro-house queen, has also joined the esteemed academy this year.

Prior to Niniola, the Grammy Recording Academy inducted AnR, Bankulli, and Juls, a Ghanaian producer, into the class of 2020.

In 2019, Aramide, a fellow musician, was inducted into the Grammy governance board.

 

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This week, listen to these 5 new important afrobeat projects.

It’s that time of the week, and we’ve got the perfect guide to help you get ready for the weekend.

If you want to get a little ‘turnt’ or just unwind after the week’s stress, here is the place to go! Here are five new tunes to get you in the spirit for the weekend.

Tiwa Savage – Water and Garri 

Tiwa’s anticipated 5 track Ep is finally here and has arrived just in time for the weekend. The EP features Ghana alternative singer and songwriter Amaarae, on Tales by Moonlight, then Ade Ori.

She teams up with music icon Brandy on Somebody’s Son and Hip-hop heavyweight Nas and Rich King on Work Fada and Tay Iwar on Special Kinda.

Oxlade – Eclipse 

Last week, Oxlade treated us to a single titled Ojuju, which only watered our appetite for his newly released EP – Eclipse.

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Produced by DJ Coublon, the EP houses these four melodious tracks; More, Ojuju, Pay Me, Incomplete.

This masterpiece comes after he did justice to our ears on his previous Oxygen EP.

Mayorkun – Let Me Know

The Mayor of Lagos is back and he wants you to let him know! Let Me Know is his first official single of 2021.

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We are surely going to vibe to this catchy tune, while we await the Mayor’s album.

Liya – Alari 

The 30BG first lady has just released her sophomore EP which features DMW boss Davido on Lakiriboto, Adua, Olodumare, Melo and, Alari.

Through this project, Liya showcases her culture and heritage.

Juls feat. Niniola – Love Me

British-Ghanian Producer, Deejay and songwriter partner with Afro-pop queen Niniola on Love Me, and we love what we are listening to.

From the saxophonist to the drums and Nini’s sensual voice there is no way you won’t fall in love with this jam. P.s over a bottle of wine!

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• Artiste Name: Juls
• Song Title: Love Me
• Featuring: Niniola
• Producer: Juls
• Genre: Amapiano
• Country: Ghana
• Year: 2021

Renowned DJ and recording producer, Juls has served us his latest single titled, “Love Me” featuring Nigeria’s Afro-pop queen, Niniola.

Like every other artiste, the talented producer hopped on the Amapiano vibe in delivering this juicy single. Not surprised he had Nini on the vocals, as he claims she is one of his “favorite Nigerian artistes.”

For Juls, this tune follows the heels of his popular tune, “Chance” feat. Projexxx and Tay Iwar.

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In a statement, Juls described this new single as spiritual, further stating he threw in some elements of South Africa, the Amapiano sound.

Produced by Juls himself, this is one hot cake to enjoy!

Quotable lyrics

Tipa tipa, From Jerusa E call me
Mo ni tipa tipa you will love me
Mo wo gold o ran mo mi
Nigga man, o gan mo mi
wanna get it down when you go party
get it down when we don marry
get it down yes eventually…

Listen up!

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• Artiste Name: Juls
• Song Title: Wicked
• Feature: Knucks, Sam Wise, Kadiata
• Produced by: Juls
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2021

This summer song is another banger that would fit into any party playlist. Accordingly, Juls is going to release his debut album later this year titled Sounds of My World.

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This crafted melodious record is a blend of funk, the popular Ghanaian vibe Azonto, and Baile Funk. Knucks, Sam Wise, and Kadiata bring the heat with their clever, witty flows. I couldn’t think of anyone else to jump on this riddim. It’s a very fun track, and hopefully, it becomes another favourite birthday song, especially for the ladies.

Accompanied by the song comes a colourful video, watch here!

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Here’s a selection of the top tracks and music videos that have come across our desks, which you can also find on Spotify and Apple Music in our Songs You Need to Hear This Week playlists.

Every week, we feature the greatest new music in our best music of the week piece.

Fireboy DML – Peru

Fireboy DML returns with a new track titled “Peru,” which follows up his amazing album Apollo.

Fireboy’s first official song of the year, Shizzi-produced, is another earworm from the fast-rising Nigerian singer. Get right to the point.

Juls – Wicked feat. Sam Wise, Knucks & Kadiata 

Juls, a British-Ghanaian hitmaker, has released a new single for your party playlist. He teams up with UK talent including Sam Wise, Kadiata, and Knucks for “Wicked,”

A piece of smooth and joyous music about someone who has your complete attention.

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“This song is a mix of Funk Carioca, Azonto, and Baile Funk,” Juls explains, “yet it still has a really new British flavor to it while also sounding extremely African.”

Jeune Lio – A Night In Cocody

Night In Cocody is an eight-track EP by Jeune Lio from the Ivory Coast.

The Cameroonian DJ combines sounds from around West and Francophone Africa to produce some very compelling vibes throughout the album.

Joochar (Kiff No Beat), Soukena Young, Magasco, Diane DDD, Stanley Enow, and others appear on the EP.

Ayo Jay – Paranoia

Ayo Jay, who you may recognize from “Your Number,” returns with “Paranoia,” another captivating track.”

In this highlight from his latest 5-song EP, Wonder Shall Never End, he goes in over a Caribbean-influenced beat.

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Adekunle Gold – Sinner  feat. Lucky Daye

Adekunle Gold, a Nigerian Afropop sensation, has released the music video for his new single “Sinner,” the latest taste from his upcoming album arriving this fall.

Adekunle delves into a historical tale of love and lust in “Sinner.”

“I was thinking about King David and Bathsheba’s sexcapade and thought it’d make a lovely song,” he says.

Lucky Daye is featured prominently in the Marcel Akunwata-produced track.

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In less than a decade, Mr Eazi has risen to the top of the music food chain with his creative, genre-bending songs that gives him an edge over every Afrobeat artists.

Born Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, Mr Eazi is the creator of Banku music, a fusion of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and rhythms.

He began booking artists to perform at college parties while a student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

After recording a guest line on “My Life,” a song that gathered traction and became a hit in KNUST, he expressed interest in music.

In July 2013, Mr Eazi released his debut mixtape, About to Blow. Mr Eazi moved to Nigeria in 2014 and began working with Juls, which led to the creation of “Bankulize” and “Skin Tight” featuring Efya, the latter launching him to majr spotlight.

From there, he went to release many hit singles and projects, feature on both local and international tracks and win major awards whiich includes a Latin Grammy.

Apart from releasing smash singles, The singer is the founder of emPawa, a talent incubator program that has produced talented acts like Joeboy, J.Derobie, Namenj amongst others.

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Here are Essential songs from Mr Eazi to put on repeat;

Skintight ft Efya

Released in 2015, “Skintight” was Mr Eazi’s breakout song. The song which features Efya was produced by Juls.

In the smooth mid-tempo track Mr Eazi explains how much he loves his boo for sticking with him through all of his life’s situations, from not having money to how he became, and how he will hold her as tight as his skin as a result.

Hollup ft Joey B and Dammy Krane

In a time when Mr Eazi was beginning to make Banku the trending sound, “Hollup” was another track produced by Juls, the Ghanaian producer

Hollup is a laid back tune that employs the use of drums and synth to create a hypnotizing sound mixed with Mr Eazi’s lyrics filled with Lamba and accusations against a girl who he feels thinks everything revolves around her endowments.

Leg Over

In the early stages of Mr Eazi’s career, his songs revolved around two major themes, Love and betrayal. “Leg Over” explores a mixture of the two.

“Leg Over” is a football slang that represents someone being dribbled. On the E-Kelly-produced song, Mr Eazi takes a look at his relationship with his fiancée, who is unfaithful to him. Despite the fact that he is aware of the lie, he is OK with it as long as he receives love from her.

“Leg Over” is the first single released off Mr Eazi’s mixtape Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra To Lagos.

Anointing ft Sarkodie

Filled with repetitive lyrics from Mr Eazi and short but catchy bars from Sarkodie, “Anointing” is a catchy Banku tune released at the peak of Mr Eazi’s career.

It was released as a standalone single in 2016 and produced by Juls.

Pour Me Water

Coming from the height of the success of his second mixtape, “Life Is Eazi Vol 1″ and the backlash from Nigerians over some controversial statements he made during an interview, Mr Eazi dropped “Pour Me Water” in 2017, which features his trademark laid-back flow and immaculate production from E-Kelly.

The song appears to make a light-hearted reference to Holy Water. “Pour Me Water” is a traditional Mr Eazi song, with its quiet and subdued afrobeat flavour.

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Property

Another production courtesy of his regular collaborator, E-Kelly, “Property” is a deviation from Mr Eazi’s usual Banku-styled songs.

Mr Eazi’s love ballad “Property” features South African trumpeter Mo-T from MI Casa, and it shows him making great promises to a special lady he wishes will accept his romantic proposal.

Miss You Bad ft Burna Boy

“Miss You Bad,” a tune from his 2018 mixtape “Life Is Eazi, Vol. 2 – Lagos to London,” is laced with lyrics that indicate how regretful one is for wrongdoing towards one’s partner and how much one misses one’s lover. It features Burna Boy who comes through with impeccable lyrics.

Surrender ft Simi

“Surrender,” a song by Mr Eazi featuring Simi, was released in 2018 as part of his Life Is Eazi, Vol. 2 – The album Lagos to London.

The love song was produced by Pheelz and Juls. Because of the lovely rhythm and pattern used in the song, as well as Simi’s incredibly sonorous voice, “Surrender” is the most successful tune of the music project.

Tony Montana ft Tyga

This Afroswing song features American Tyga and fuses a bit of his Banku style with Afrobeat and Hip-Hop. Produced by Killertunes, the song sees Mr Eazi try to push into the international market. The beat, the chorus and the features all contribute to making it a well-created song.

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Lento ft J Balvin

Mr Eazi and J Balvin are no strangers to collaborating with each other. They had previously collaborated on two different tracks, “Arcoiris” and “Como Un Bebe” with the former earning both a Latin Grammy in 2020. That same year they released the multi-lingual track, “Lento.’

On an undulating beat from Nigerian producer Killertunes, Mr Eazi and J Balvin trade lyrics in Spanish, English, and Yoruba, with a nod to Elvis Crespo’s merengue classic “Suavemente.”

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Categorically from poetry to house, kwaito, gqom, hip-hop, and amapiano Known for bodying every song she is featured on, the South African musician has proven her artistry and versatility and staying power over the years.

Introduction

Busiswa Gqulu, known mononymously as Busiswa or Busi, is a South African singer-songwriter and poet.

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Born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, she gained public recognition for her feature on DJ Zinhle’s song, “My Name Is”, after being discovered by Kalawa Jazmee’s CEO Oskido

Overview

Busiswa has worked with famous names in South African music and in 2019, she was one of the few artists selected to feature on the Beyoncé-curated The Lion King: The Gift album.

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She appears alongside Beyoncé, Yemi Alade, Tierra Whack, Moonchild Sanelly, and Nija on the song “My Power”, which is co-produced by gqom stalwart DJ Lag.

Beyonce – My Power feat. Busiswa, Yemi Alade, Moonchild Sanelly, DJ Lag, Nija (Youtube Audio)

She delivers a show-stopping verse in what she describes as a “life-changing experience”, she also appeared on “Black is King,” for the visual representation of the song.

Apart from the Beyoncé co-sign, the musician has been steadily crossing over into a wider audience by collaborating with other artists across the continent and diaspora, having done features with the likes of D’Banj, Niniola, Becca, Patoranking, Juls, Rayvanny, just to name a few.

On her third album My Side Of The Story, released in 2020, Busiswa continues on her expansion mission, with features from Nigerian artists DJ Tunez, Dunnie, and South African heavyweights like DJ Maphorisa, Clap, and Oskido, all of whom she used to work with at the landmark South African label Kalawa Jazmee Records, where she was discovered and given her first big break.

On the album, Busiswa hinted at and pointed on relationships and details personal accounts of her own experiences with love.

Love Song feat. Dunnie (Youtube Audio)

She also uses her voice to address some of the social ills the country has, all while maintaining the dance element of her music.

Relationship with Nigerian acts

She’s intentionally working with Nigerian artists for a couple of reasons, according to her Nigerian artists are trailblazing globally, all over the world, they are pulling the game.

She also likes the fact that Nigerian artists aren’t restricting themselves to Nigeria alone, so strategically building a Nigerian fanbase is a big deal to her career as she will get the love and loyalty from the end.

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