Stormzy and Little Simz are dominating the nominations for the MOBO Awards in the year 2024.
The artists, who each received four nominations, will compete for Album of the Year and Video of the Year at the British ceremony.
In addition to Ezra Collective for Where I’m Meant To Be, J Hus for Beautiful and Brutal Yard, Potter Payper for Real Back in Style and Raye for My 21st Century Blues, Little Simz’s No Thank You and Stormzy’s This Is What We Mean are shortlisted for the coveted album prize.
Simz also received nominations for female artist and hip-hop act, while Stormzy received nominations for male artist and song of the year for Hide & Seek.
With three nominations each, they were closely followed by Central Cee, J Hus, PinkPantheress and Raye.
“We are proud to champion this year’s incredible lineup of nominees for the 26th Mobo Awards, all of whom have brought outstanding music and content to our attention through their remarkable work in music, film, television, online and more,” said founder Kanya King.
“This year’s nominees not only represent the best of their genre and art form and an incredible year of music, but also continue our commitment to maintaining an inclusive ecosystem where diverse talent is both recognized and empowered to thrive.”
The MOBO Awards will take place on February 7, 2024 at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England, celebrating black music.
