The stars aligned for an unforgettable night at the MOBO Awards 2025, celebrating the best in Music of Black Origin.
Taking place at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, the prestigious ceremony—now over two decades old—honored the artists, songs, and moments that defined the past year.
Indiyah Polack and Eddie Kadi hosted the show, which featured electrifying performances from Spice, Vybz Kartel, Krept & Konan, and others.
Now, with the credits rolling, here’s a full list of this year’s MOBO Award winners:
MOBO AWARDS 2025 – WINNER’S LIST
Best Male Act in Association with Prostate Cancer UK – Central Cee
Best Female Act in association with got2b – Darkoo
Best Newcomer in association with YouTube – Odeal
Album of The Year – Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive
Song of The Year – Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior – ‘Favourite Girl’
Video of The Year in association with LNER – Mnelia – ‘My Man’ (Directed by Femi Bello)
Best Hip Hop Act supported by BBC Radio 1Xtra – Bashy
Best Grime Act supported by TRENCH – Scorcher
Best Drill Act – Pozer
Best R&B/Soul Act supported by KISS – 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 supported by BEMA & Mixmag – TSHA
Best Gospel Act supported by Premier Gospel – Annatoria
Best Jazz Act – Ezra Collective
Best Producer – Juls
Best Caribbean Music Act – Shenseea
Best Alternative Music Act in association with Marshall – ALT BLK ERA
Best International Act – Ayra Starr
Special Honours
● MOBO Paving The Way Award – Denise Lewis DBE
● MOBO Impact Award – Vybz Kartel
