
A Night of Triumph at the MOBO Awards 2024: Celebrating Black British Excellence in Sheffield

For 26 years, the MOBO Awards have celebrated the best of Black British talent, giving out early gongs to future superstars like Stormzy and Dave while honouring the acts who’ve impacted British culture over time. 2024’s ceremony, held for the first time at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, does what the MOBOs do best, boasting performances from Lifetime Achievement Award winners Soul II Soul, to upcoming rapper Cristale, and global talents Byron Messia and King Promise.
- Album of the Year: Potter Payper’s ‘Real Back In Style’
- Best Female Act: Raye
- Best Male Act & Song of the Year: Central Cee for ‘Sprinter’ feat. Dave
- Best Jazz Act: Ezra Collective
- Best R&B/Soul Act: Sault, award collected by Little Simz
- Best Hip Hop Act: Little Simz
- Best Grime Act: Bugzy Malone
- Best Dance/Electronic Act: Shygirl
- Best Alternative Act: Skindred, presented by Nova Twins
Aluna highlighted the significance of the Best Dance/Electronic category, hoping other award ceremonies will follow suit. The MOBO Awards honoured Sugababes with the Impact Award, reflecting on their influence on British pop music. Ghetts received the Pioneer Award, celebrating his contributions to grime music.