Ayra Starr, Darkoo, and Odeal Emerge as Winners at the 2025 MOBO Awards

Nigerian artists have made history at the MOBO 2025 Awards, with Ayra Starr, Darkoo, and Odeal each taking home two awards for their remarkable contributions to the Nigerian and global music scene. The 27th edition of the MOBO Awards took place at Utilita Arena in Newcastle, UK, on February 18, hosted by Eddie Kadi and... Read More

November 24, 2020

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MOBO Awards return to shine light on a big year for Nigerian artistes

You would have to go as far back as 2017 for the last time popular music awards MOBO held. But after a long hiatus, the awards has returned with a bang as it seeks to reach “new heights”. There was visible excitement when MOBO founder, Kanya King, said: “Very proud to be back. We are... Read More

Next Rated, The Music Blog

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December 1, 2017

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MOBO Awards: Buhari, Osinbajo congratulate Wizkid, Davido

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated pop stars, Wizkid and Davido for their wins at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Spokesperson to the President, Garba Shehu said this in a series of tweets on his official Twitter handle. He wrote, “President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates renowned hip-hop artistes, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, @Wizkidayo, and David Adedeji... Read More

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November 30, 2017

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 30th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Senator recommends reduction of salaries of politicians We will get you, if you declare only part of your properties | FG warns Nigerians Wizkid wins Best International Act at the 2017 MOBO Awards | Here’s the full list of winners

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November 30, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s big win at the MOBO Awards; Frank Edoho’s new show | More stories

Here are the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. MOBO Awards 2017 The 2017 Edition of the MOBO awards has ended. It is held annually in the U.K. to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.... Read More

Thinking Through

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November 30, 2017

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Wizkid wins Best International Act at the 2017 MOBO Awards | Here’s the full list of winners

The South London MC, Stormzy, was the big winner at the 2017 Mobo awards – the annual celebration of black music. He went home with three prizes: best male artist, best grime act, and best album, for the chart-topping Gang Signs & Prayer and was nominated in five categories. Nigerian artist, Wizkid beat a strong field including Jay-Z... Read More

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October 18, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid battles Jay-Z, Drake and Cardi B for Best International Act at 2017 MOBO Awards | More stories

Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories that made the rounds yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Wednesday morning. Wizkid, Maleek Berry, Tiwa Savage nominated for MOBO Awards Starboy Wizkid has been nominated alongside global superstars, Jay-Z, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and Travis Scott in the... Read More

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May 28, 2017

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“MOBO Awards celebrates 70 nominees every year” | Founder, Kanya King speaks on the awards and diversity

by Rachel Ogbu// Kanya King, founder of the prestigious MOBO Awards has been speaking on diversity at the Brits Awards particularly this year’s BRIT. The Ghanaian Irish entrepreneur writes: “MOBO has been working towards greater inclusivity since we first started in 1996 and since then the landscape has changed beyond all recognition. When we launched... Read More

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November 6, 2015

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Watch Fuse ODG’s performance at the MOBO Awards 2015

Remember we told you two days ago that Azonto singer, Fuse ODG picked up the plaque for Best African act at the MOBO awards 2015? Here is a clip of the proud moment, which the Ghanaian act put up on his Instagram page. He also performed at the awards ceremony.

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November 11, 2014

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This American singer thinks #Ebola is a music band (WATCH)

by Anike Jacobs This has gotta be the joke of the year! American reality TV star Amy Child has clearly been living under a rock lately. When she was approached by a BBC reporter at the red carpet of MOBO Awards recently, to speak on how well America has been able to curb the spread of... Read More

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March 12, 2013

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Y! Likes: ‘That Man from Galilee’ – el Mafrex featuring Scottish Christian rock band, Royal Foundlings (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu MOBO Awards nominated and SNMA winning artiste, el Mafrex has released ‘That Man from Galilee’, the brand new song from the forth coming Album; ‘Who am I?’ It is the 3rd in a series and feature Dave Brackenridge, the Lead vocalist of Scottish Christian Rock Band – Royal Foundlings. The video which is directed... Read More

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December 20, 2012

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CNN profiles D’banj, WizKid, May7ven as new generation Afrobeats stars

Step into any of the countless nightclubs in Lagos and you’re bound to find yourself immersed in a sonic journey of pulsating beats, groovy samples and hip-hop kicks. In a megacity where everybody loves to dance, the tone is set by the infectious sounds of Afrobeats — a growing music movement that’s struck a chord... Read More

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November 4, 2012

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D’banj wins Best African Act category at the MOBO Awards

by Isi Esene D’banj last night won the 2012 MOBO Award for Best African Act with his song, Oliver Twist. This is after losing the MTV Europe Music Award Best Worldwide Act category to a Moroccan artiste, Ahmed Soultan. The Kokomaster beat other established acts like Psquare, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla, to... Read More

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Ayra Starr, Darkoo, and Odeal Emerge as Winners at the 2025 MOBO Awards

MOBO Awards return to shine light on a big year for Nigerian artistes

MOBO Awards: Buhari, Osinbajo congratulate Wizkid, Davido

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 30th of November

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s big win at the MOBO Awards; Frank Edoho’s new show | More stories

Wizkid wins Best International Act at the 2017 MOBO Awards | Here’s the full list of winners

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid battles Jay-Z, Drake and Cardi B for Best International Act at 2017 MOBO Awards | More stories

“MOBO Awards celebrates 70 nominees every year” | Founder, Kanya King speaks on the awards and diversity

Watch Fuse ODG’s performance at the MOBO Awards 2015

This American singer thinks #Ebola is a music band (WATCH)

Y! Likes: ‘That Man from Galilee’ – el Mafrex featuring Scottish Christian rock band, Royal Foundlings (WATCH)

CNN profiles D’banj, WizKid, May7ven as new generation Afrobeats stars

D’banj wins Best African Act category at the MOBO Awards

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