Here is the complete list of nominees for the highly anticipated MOBO Awards 2026, set to take place in March.

The nominations for the 2026 edition have officially been revealed, with Nigerian artists making a powerful showing across major categories.

Stars such as Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Rema, Adekunle Gold, and Tiwa Savage earned nods, further underlining Nigeria’s expanding impact on the global music landscape.

The annual celebration of music of Black origin will be held at the Co-op Live on March 26, a date that also marks the 30th anniversary of the prestigious awards.

This year’s honours will recognise artists and releases from September 1, 2024, to October 1, 2025. Leading the nominations are acclaimed acts like Little Simz and Olivia Dean, alongside fast-rising talents including kwn and Jim Legxacy.

Best male act

• Central Cee
• Elmiene
• Jim Legxacy
• Nemzzz
• Odeal
• Skepta

Best female act

• Flo
• Kwn
• Little Simz
• Olivia Dean
• Pinkpantheress
• Sasha Keable

Album of the year

• Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness
• Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching
• Flo – Access All Areas
• Kojey Radical – Don’t Look Down
• Little Simz – Lotus
• Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving

Song of the year

• AJ Tracey Feat. Jorja Smith – Crush
• Donaeo Feat. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir – Nights Like This
• Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap
• Jim Legxacy & Dave – 3x
• Kwn – Do What I Say
• Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You
• Olivia Dean – Man I Need
• Pinkpantheress – Illegal
• Raye – Where Is My Husband!
• Tim Duzit – Kat Slater

Best newcomer

• DC3
• EsDeeKid
• Finessekid
• Jim Legxacy
• Kwn
• Namesbliss
• Nia Smith
• Sekou
• Skye Newman
• YT

Video of the year

• Pozer – Shanghigh Noon
• FKA Twigs – Eusexua
• Jim Legxacy –
• Little Simz – Flood
• Raye – Where Is My Husband!
• Skepta & Fred Again.. – Back 2 Back

Best R&B / Soul act

• Elmiene
• Flo
• Kwn
• Odeal
• Olivia Dean
• Sasha Keable

Best alternative music act

• Alt Blk Era
• Blood Orange
• Hak Baker
• Michael Kiwanuka
• Nova Twins
• Rachel Chinouriri

Best grime act

• Chip
• Jayahadadream
• Kasst 8
• Ruff Sqwad
• Scorcher
• Wiley

Best hip-hop act

• Aitch
• Asco
• Catch
• Central Cee
• D-Block Europe
• Kojey Radical
• Little Simz
• Loyle Carner
• Wretch 32
• Youngs Teflon

Best drill act

• 36
• Booter Bee
• Chy Cartier
• Esdeekid
• K-Trap
• Leostaytrill
• Nemzzz
• Pozer
• Twin S
• Wohdee

Best international act

• Ayra Starr
• Cardi B
• Clipse
• Gunna
• Kehlani
• Leon Thomas
• Mariah The Scientist
• Moliy
• Tyla
• Vybz Kartel

Best media personality

• Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty)
• Dj Ag
• In My Opinion
• Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe (Melissas Wardrobe)
• Nadia Jae
• Niko Omilana
• Pk Humble
• Remi Burgz
• Uche Natori
• Winners Talking

Best performance in a TV Show / Film

• Aaron Pierre – Mufasa: The Lion King
• Ashley Thomas – Hostage
• Ashley Walters – Adolescence
• Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
• Damson Idris – F1
• Dayo Koleosho – Eastenders
• Lennie James – Mr Loverman
• Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Hard Truths
• Stephen Graham – Adolesence
• Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners

Best African music act

• Adekunle Gold
• Ayra Starr
• Davido
• Joshua Baraka
• Moliy
• Rema
• Shallipopi
• Tiwa Savage
• Tyla
• Wizkid

Best Caribbean music act

• Ayetian
• Lila Iké
• Masicka
• Shenseea
• Vybz Kartel
• Yung Bredda

Best jazz act

• Cktrl
• Ego Ella May
• Ezra Collective
• Kokoroko
• Nubya Garcia
• Yazmin Lacey

Best electronic act

• FKA Twigs
• Jazzy
• Kilimanjaro
• Pinkpantheress
• Salute
• Sherelle

Best gospel act

• Annatoria
• DC3
• Faith Child
• Imrhan
• Sondae
• Still Shadey

Best producer

• Inflo
• Jae5
• Miles Clinton James
• P2J
• Sammy Soso
• Zach Nahome

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The award-winning singer, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, made the revelation during a livestream with popular Nigerian content creator Carter Efe.

Speaking about potential collaborations, Davido expressed strong interest in working with international stars Rihanna and Kehlani while also highlighting several Nigerian female artists he admires.

“I would definitely love to do a song with Rihanna, Kehlani as well. I think me and Rihanna would make some dope music. And also my colleagues — Tems, Ayra, and Morravey as well,” he said.

The conversation took place during a historic Twitch livestream that has since been described as a landmark moment in African digital entertainment.

🚨On Carter Efe’s live stream, Davido mentioned the female artist he would love to collaborate with 🔥✨ pic.twitter.com/L23qx9xqbS

— Rollingunits (@rollingunits) December 18, 2025

On Wednesday night, Carter Efe recorded a record-breaking livestream on Twitch, drawing over 80,000 concurrent viewers. His channel also surpassed 9,000 subscribers during the broadcast, numbers widely regarded as the largest Twitch livestream ever recorded in Nigeria and among the biggest across Africa.

Davido’s appearance turned the stream into a major cultural moment, highlighting the growing intersection of African music, comedy, and global streaming platforms. The achievement also reportedly made Carter Efe the first African streamer to reach such a high subscriber count on Twitch, further cementing his status as a rising digital force.

The moment reflects Afrobeats’ expanding global influence, as Nigerian artists continue to dominate conversations beyond music, extending their impact into new digital spaces.

Carter Efe breaks the record for the Most Watched Twitch Livestream in Africa with 83,000 viewers on his livestream with Davido.

He is the first African Streamer to surpass 20,000 subs on Twitch.

He is also the most followed African Streamer on Twitch. pic.twitter.com/n2RASczgzc

— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) December 17, 2025

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The Grammy-winning rapper unveiled the guest lineup earlier this week, and Tyla’s name stands tall among an impressive roster that includes Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Kehlani, Megan Thee Stallion, Cash Cobain, Lizzo, and Summer Walker.

While the project is stacked with global icons, it’s Tyla’s appearance that has sparked the most excitement, particularly after months of swirling rumors.

WHO ELSE IS THE DRAMA? 🐦‍⬛Am I The Drama is out September 19th pic.twitter.com/3AYtw17Ahv

— Cardi B (@iamcardib) September 15, 2025

Talk of a collaboration between the two gained momentum earlier in the year when Cardi and Tyla were spotted together. Speculation deepened when Cardi publicly defended the Push 2 Start hitmaker from online critics, leaving fans convinced the two had been working on music behind the scenes. That anticipation has now been validated, as Tyla officially joins one of the most anticipated releases of 2025.

Cardi B heightened the buzz with a cheeky teaser post on X, writing: “Who else is the drama?” before sharing the tracklist. With two singles, Outside and Imaginary Playerz, already warming up the charts, listeners are eager to hear how the rest of the album unfolds.

Cardi B steps out in traffic to promote Court Editions of her upcoming album ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ pic.twitter.com/gAxbp4lx86

— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 4, 2025

For Tyla, this feature arrives at a golden point in her trajectory. Just days ago, she celebrated surpassing 3 billion Spotify streams, while her viral smash Water earned her a place in the platform’s coveted Billions Club. Once dismissed by skeptics as a one-hit act, the 23-year-old has steadily silenced doubts, establishing herself as one of Africa’s most promising exports.

As Cardi prepares to deliver her sophomore project, complete with multiple cover arts, including one inspired by her recent courtroom appearances, Tyla’s inclusion underscores her fast rise from Johannesburg to the global stage. Sharing space on such a high-profile album cements her as part of the new wave of African stars reshaping the international music landscape.

🚨 Tyla is set to feature on Cardi B’s upcoming album “Am I The Drama”

Out this Friday 🔥👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/gQVHF9aF4O

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) September 15, 2025

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Since making his debut in the music industry, Burna Boy has become a rising star who has received numerous honours and now he would soon be adding a platinum certification from the US to his list of accomplishments.

Yesterday (Jan. 26), Chart Data reported that the 31-year-old rapper’s single “Last Last” had sold over 1 million units in the United States, making the music eligible for Platinum certification.

.@burnaboy's "Last Last" has now sold over 1 million units in the US.

— chart data (@chartdata) January 26, 2023

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Burna Boy debuted the song on April 28 at New York’s Madison Square Garden, when he became the first Nigerian musician to headline a show at the venue.

The song, however, was released on May 13, 2022, by Atlantic Records as the lead single from the Grammy winner’s sixth studio album, Love, Damini.

Although “Last Last” peaked at No. 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the record went No. 1 on their U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.

Burna Boy also managed to concurrently land a record-breaking 23 tracks on the charts, in addition to “Last Last” being on Billboard’s Afrobeat chart.

With Love, Damini joined his Grammy-winning record Twice As Tall and Grammy-nominated effort African Giant, he also made history by being the first Nigerian musician to have three albums on the Billboard 200.

Love, Damini is the international superstar’s most recent album. There are 19 songs on the album, and J Balvin, J Hus, Khalid, Popcaan, Kehlani, Blxst, Ed Sheeran, and others feature.

The album became the highest-ranking Nigerian album ever when it debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The album’s song “Last Last” was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance at the 65th Grammy Awards.

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American rapper Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, known professionally as NBA YoungBoy seems to be catching feelings for American singer, songwriter, and dancer Kehlani.

On the 31st of August 2022, the singer posted a series of sexy photos of herself in the back of a car, wearing a little black dress with one hand covering her breast.

In the caption, she wrote, “houston” alongside the tongue emoji.

See the post below:

 

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A post shared by Kehlani (@kehlani)

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Nearly 1 million people liked the picture, including YoungBoy, who expressed his love for Kehlani in the comments by writing “Cario,” which is Spanish for “sweetie” or “darling.”

YoungBoy commented under Kehlani picture pic.twitter.com/lQ6zrgwdNz

— NBA Youngboy Charts (@YoungBoyCharts) August 31, 2022

It’s unclear if YoungBoy was trying to shoot his shot or if his comment was innocent. The two have crossed paths before. Kehlani is featured on “My Go To” off his latest album The Last Slimeto.

Recall, Kehlani who came out as a lesbian on social media in April 2021, has been in a relationship with 070 Shake. The couple recently gave fans a peek into their romance in the video for “Melt.”

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Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has shared an update about the deluxe version of his latest album, “Love, Damini”.

A deluxe edition of The African Giant’s most recent album may be forthcoming soon.

The Grammy-winning superstar’s highly awaited sixth studio album, titled “Love, Damini,” was released on July 8, 2022.

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The album’s 19 tracks feature Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, Popcaan, J Hus, Khalid, Kehlani, Blxst, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Victony and is a silky-smooth combination of Afrobeats, Dancehall, and R&B.

Burna Boy has stated that the deluxe version is already in the works, less than two months after the body of work was released. The singer did not specifically state when the follow-up album would be released,

On Thursday, September 1, 2022, he posted to his Twitter page and wrote:

Working on this deluxe

See the post below:

Working on this deluxe 😮‍💨

— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) September 1, 2022

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Nigerian Afrofusion and Afrobeat singer, songwriter and record producer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has hit new milestones as his “Love Damini” album becomes the most-streamed on Audiomack for June 2022.

Burna Boy rose to the top of the Nigerian music scene after the release of “Twice As Tall” in 2020. The record, which went on to win a Grammy, was a fitting example of how African music can appeal to listeners both domestically and outside. A new day had dawned for Afrobeats.

The African Giant recently releases his 6th studio project, ‘Love Damini,’ is a 19-track project that features heavyweights such as J Hus, Victony, Ed Sheeran, Blxst, Kehlani, Popcaan, Khalid, J Balvin, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and it’s racking up the hits after its release.

Audiomack is an on-demand music streaming and audio discovery platform that allows artists and creators to upload limitless music and podcasts for listeners through its mobile apps and website.

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In February 2021, Billboard announced that Audiomack streaming data would begin informing some of its flagship charts, including the Hot 100, the Billboard 200, and the Global 200. In March 2021, Fast Company magazine named Audiomack one of the 10 most innovative companies in music.

However, the Global music streaming platform, Audiomack, has released a list of their most streamed albums for July 2022. The list also includes names like Omah Lay, Naira Marley, T Dollar, Kizz Daniel, Asake and a host of others.

According to the platform, for July 2022, their top ten most-streamed albums include Burna Boy‘s ‘Love Damini‘, Omah Lay‘s ‘Boy Alone‘, Naira Marley‘s ‘God’s Timing’s The Best‘, T Dollar‘s ‘Born 2 Shine’ EP, Kizz Daniel‘s ‘Barnabas’, and a host of others.

See the full list below:

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Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy has achieved a new milestone for African music with the release of his album ‘Love Damini’, which makes its Billboard chart debut.

Odogwu proved once again that he is in fact the African Giant as he set a new record on the Billboard 200 Chart with his sixth studio album ‘Love Damini.’

The project becomes the singer’s sixth studio album which was released on Friday, July 8, 2022, and it has eased the hearts of his followers with this masterpiece, which has been in the works since 2020.

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The musical genius released his 19-track project to honour several years of nothing but the biggest blockbusters in the music industry.

The star-studded project has major features from international acts like J Hus on ‘Cloak and Dagger,’ Victony on ‘Different Size,’ Ed Sheeran on ‘For My Hand’ Blxst and Kehlani on “Solid”, Popcaan on “Toni-Ann Singh”, Ladysmith Black Mambazo on “Love Damini”, Khalid on Wild Dreams and J Balvin on “Rollercoaster.”

‘Love Damini’ debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart which is strictly for album sales after selling over 25,000 copies.

This would be the highest-ranking Nigerian album of all time in the US, and it is an accomplishment worth celebrating in African music.

.@burnaboy's 'Love, Damini' debuts at #14 on this week's Billboard 200 with 25K sold. It's Burna Boy's highest charting album ever.

— chart data (@chartdata) July 18, 2022

.@burnaboy's 'Love, Damini' is officially the highest charting Nigerian album of all-time on the Billboard 200.

— chart data (@chartdata) July 18, 2022

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Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has made another incredible accomplishment with his most recent album “Love Damini”  which dominates ‘Apple Music Top 100 Ghana’ chart.

The African Giant’s tracks from his album “Love Damini” are topping the official Apple Music rankings in Nigeria and Ghana.

On Friday, July 8, 2022, the African Giant released his much anticipated new album titled ‘Love, Damini.’ Since its release, the nineteen-track album has become a hot subject on social media.

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The star-studded studio body of work features top recording and performing artists in the entertainment scene including; Ladysmith Black Mambazo, J Hus, Victony, Popcaan, Kehlani, Blxst, Ed Sheeran, J Balvin and Khalid.

Following the album’s successful release, the Afrobeats singing star presently tops the Apple Music Top 100 Ghana Music chart, with nearly every single tune from the 19-track record claiming a spot.

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Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has begun to break records as his newly released album “Love Damini” tops the Nigeria music album chart on Apple music.

One of the most anticipated projects of 2022, ‘Love Damini’ by Burna, has officially been released; today, Friday, July 8, 2022, and the project is already hitting the expected music milestones.

The singer finally defined himself as the true African Giant, has he become the soundtrack, the topic and the moment as claimed the top spot on the Twitter trend tables following the release of his highly-anticipated bodywork.

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The new project has become the singer’s sixth studio album is out and it has eased the hearts of his followers with this masterpiece, which has been in the works since 2020.

The musical genius released his 19-track project to honour several years of nothing but the biggest blockbusters in the music industry.

The star-studded project has major features from international acts like J Hus on ‘Cloak and Dagger,’ Victony on ‘Different Size,’ Ed Sheeran on ‘For My Hand’ Blxst and Kehlani on “Solid”, Popcaan on “Toni-Ann Singh”, Ladysmith Black Mambazo on “Love Damini”, Khalid on Wild Dreams and J Balvin on “Rollercoaster.”

A few hours after its release, the afro-fusion act’s latest project has surpassed M.I Abaga, Blaqbonez, Loose Kaynon, and AQ’s ‘Behold the Lamb‘ to become Apple Music’s top album in Nigeria, making it the country’s number one project.

NIGERIAN APPLE MUSIC TOP ALBUMS CHART:

1. Burna Boy – Love, Damini
2. A-Q, Blaqbonez & M.I Abaga – Behold the Lamb
3. Drake – Honestly, Nevermind
4. Chris Brown – Breezy
5. Victony – Outlaw pic.twitter.com/nhDFp6xpbY

— Music Gossips (@musicgossips) July 8, 2022

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Talented Nigerian musician Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has finally released his highly anticipated album titled “Love Damini”, which has got fans gushing over it.

One of the most anticipated projects of 2022, ‘Love Damini’ by Burna, has officially been released; today, Friday, July 8, 2022, and fans have shared their review of the album.

The singer has become the soundtrack, the topic and the moment as claimed the top spot on the Twitter trend tables following the release of his highly-anticipated bodywork.

The new project has become the singer’s sixth studio album is out and it has eased the hearts of his followers with this masterpiece, which has been in the works since 2020.

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The musical genius released his 19-track project to honour several years of nothing but the biggest blockbusters in the music industry.

The star-studded project has major features from international acts like J Hus on ‘Cloak and Dagger,’ Victony on ‘Different Size,’ Ed Sheeran on ‘For My Hand’ Blxst and Kehlani on “Solid”, Popcaan on “Toni-Ann Singh”, Ladysmith Black Mambazo on “Love Damini”, Khalid on Wild Dreams and J Balvin on “Rollercoaster.”

The album has received a lot of attention on the popular platform Twitter, with many fans responding in various ways.

See reactions below:

Burna’s sound is UNMATCHED. #LOVEDAMINI

— sofi 😊 (@the_odditty) July 7, 2022

Not too many albums leave that sort of impression on me. And that’s what a good album does! It leaves a lasting impression. The same feeling when you walk out of the cinema after seeing a stellar movie that leaves you speechless. #LOVEDAMINI is up there bruh 😭

— palmwinepapi (@EmmanOwoniyi) July 8, 2022

Burna boy is exactly who he thinks he is, I don’t care who you stan they can’t lace this man’s shoes.

Call him sample man or whatever you want, the fact remains that he delivers every foking time. #LOVEDAMINI from now till the end. That’s my man right there.

— O.A💫 (@SeniormanOA) July 8, 2022

You gave us the album of the century #LOVEDAMINI you are an admirable artiste @burnaboy pic.twitter.com/fdRiMbogEC

— Babelonely (@Babelonely_12) July 7, 2022

But m not crying 😭😭 common person madddddddddd #LOVEDAMINI pic.twitter.com/wO7x0Nzlx9

— Big God💫 (@nelson_belema) July 8, 2022

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