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The 2025 MOBO Awards took over Newcastle for the first time ever, and trust us—it was not a quiet affair. From red carpet drip to record-breaking wins, the night gave drama, emotion, and history-making moments that had the audience buzzing.
Now, we all know the MOBOs don’t just hand out trophies for vibes. These wins mean something. And this year? The winners understood the assignment. Let’s break it down.
Central Cee walked out with the Best Male Act award despiate not even being present at this year Mobo awards, officially tying Stormzy for the most MOBO wins by a UK rapper with seven trophies.
We know Central isn’t the loudest on socials, but even he had to take to Instagram, keeping it short and sweet:
"That’s nice, thank you."
With "Sprinter" still shutting down clubs and his album "Can't Rush Greatness" doing numbers, Central Cee’s win was a no-brainer. Now the real question is... who’s gonna break the record next?
Listen, if you weren’t outside for Bashy’s "Black Boys" era, you might not understand the levels. But for those who know? His double win for Best Hip-Hop Act AND Album of the Year (Being Poor Is Expensive) was long overdue.
After spending years flexing his acting skills in Hollywood, Bashy came back to music like he never left. His album dives deep into race, mental health, and working-class struggles, proving that real storytelling still holds weight in the industry.
The TL was shouting, with some calling his album “one of the realest projects in years.” Bashy’s back, and the scene is better for it.
Darkoo pulled up and said, “You know what? Let me take BOTH.” Sis walked away with:
Her music has been running TikTok, her vibe is undeniable, and now she’s got the MOBOs to prove it. At this point, who’s stopping her?
Darkoo’s blend of rap, melody, and effortless confidence is what makes her stand out, and we love to see UK girls winning. More of this in 2025, please!
Ayra Starr stays making history, and this year was no different. The Nigerian queen became the first African woman in 16 years to win BOTH:
This isn’t just big for her—it’s big for Afrobeats as a whole. Nigerian and African artists are dominating global charts, and Ayra is leading the pack with bangers like “Rush” and “Sability.”
One of the most emotional moments of the night was from Kanya King, the legendary woman who started the MOBO Awards. She revealed that she’s battling stage four bowel cancer but remains as resilient as ever.
She used her moment to urge people to get checked early, reminding us all that health is wealth. The room was filled with love and respect—because let’s be real, without Kanya, the UK scene wouldn’t be what it is today. Flowers while she’s here, please!
You already know a MOBO night isn’t complete without elite performances. Some highlights:
The MOBOs delivered this year, no doubt. History was made, bars were set, and the scene keeps evolving. But we wanna hear from you:
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