Full list of winners at the 2026 MOBO Awards

MOBO Awards 2026: Full Winners List as Global Black Music Takes Centre Stage

The 2026 edition of the MOBO Awards 2026 delivered a powerful celebration of Black music and culture, taking over London on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Known for spotlighting excellence across genres rooted in Black creativity, this year’s ceremony captured a defining moment in global music.

From the continued international dominance of Afrobeats and Amapiano to the ever-evolving sounds of UK Grime, Drill, and Hip-Hop, the awards reflected an industry experiencing both innovation and cultural expansion. The night struck a balance between honoring established icons and elevating a new generation of boundary-pushing artists.

One of the standout narratives of the evening was the global rise of African music, with Nigerian stars making a significant impact across major categories, further cementing the continent’s influence on the world stage.

Below is the complete list of winners from the 2026 MOBO Awards.

Full List of Winners

Best Male Act

• Central Cee

• Elmiene

• Nemzzz

• Odeal

• Skepta

• Jim Legxacy — WINNER

Best Female Act

• Flo

• Kwn

• Little Simz

• PinkPantheress

• Sasha Keable

• Olivia Dean — WINNER

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 — WINNER

Song of the Year

• AJ Tracey ft. Jorja Smith – Crush

• Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap

• Jim Legxacy & Dave – 3x

• Kwn – Do What I Say

• Myles Smith – Nice to Meet You

• PinkPantheress – Illegal

• Raye – Where Is My Husband!

• Tim Duzit – Kat Slater

• Olivia Dean – Man I Need — WINNER

Best Newcomer

• Esdeekid

• Finessekid

• Jim Legxacy

• Kwn

• Namesbliss

• Nia Smith

• Sekou

• Skye Newman

• YT

• DC3 — WINNER

Video of the Year

• FKA Twigs – Eusexua

• Jim Legxacy – Father

• Little Simz – Flood

• Skepta & Fred Again – Back 2 Back

• Raye – Where Is My Husband! — WINNER

Genre Awards Highlights

Best R&B/Soul Act

• Elmiene

• Kwn

• Odeal

• Olivia Dean

• Sasha Keable

• Flo — WINNER

Best Alternative Music Act

• Alt Blk Era

• Blood Orange

• Hak Baker

• Michael Kiwanuka

• Rachel Chinouriri

• Nova Twins — WINNER

Best Grime Act

• Jayahadadream

• Kasst

• Ruff Sqwad

• Scorcher

• Wiley

• Chip — WINNER

Best Hip Hop Act

• Aitch

• Asco

• D-Block Europe

• Kojey Radical

• Little Simz

• Loyle Carner

• Wretch 32

• Youngs Teflon

• Central Cee — WINNER

Best Drill Act

• Booter Bee

• Chy Cartier

• Esdeekid

• K-Trap

• Leostaytrill

• Nemzzz

• Pozer

• Wohdee

• Twin S — WINNER

International & African Dominance

Best International Act

• Cardi B

• Clipse

• Gunna

• Kehlani

• Leon Thomas

• Mariah The Scientist

• Moliy

• Tyla

• Vybz Kartel

• Ayra Starr — WINNER

Best African Music Act

• Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)

• Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

• Davido (Nigeria)

• Joshua Baraka (Uganda)

• Moliy (Ghana)

• Rema (Nigeria)

• Shallipopi (Nigeria)

• Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

• Tyla (South Africa)

• Wizkid — WINNER

Best Caribbean Music Act

• Ayetian

• Lila Iké

• Masicka

• Shenseea

• Yung Bredda

• Vybz Kartel — WINNER

Other Key Awards

Best Media Personality

• Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty)

• DJ AG

• Melissa’s Wardrobe

• Nadia Jae

• PK Humble

• Remi Burgz

• Uche Natori

• Winners Talking

• Niko Omilana — WINNER

Best Performance in TV/Film

• Aaron Pierre – Mufasa: The Lion King

• Cynthia Erivo – Wicked

• Damson Idris – F1

• Lennie James – Mr Loverman

• Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners

• Stephen Graham – Adolescence — WINNER

Best Jazz Act

• Cktrl

• Ego Ella May

• Kokoroko

• Nubya Garcia

• Yazmin Lacey

• Ezra Collective WINNER

Best Electronic/Dance Act

• FKA Twigs

• Jazzy

• Kilimanjaro

• PinkPantheress

• Salute

• Sherelle WINNER

Best Gospel Act

• Annatoria

• Faith Child

• Imrhan

• Sondae

• Still Shadey

• DC3 WINNER

Special Recognition Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Slick Rick

• Global Songwriter Award: Pharrell Williams

Final Thoughts

The MOBO Awards 2026 didn’t just celebrate music it documented a cultural shift. With African artists continuing to dominate globally and UK acts pushing sonic boundaries, the future of Black music looks more interconnected and influential than ever.

If this trajectory continues, expect even stronger African and diaspora representation in global award circuits moving forward.