The winners of this year’s MOBO Awards 2026 have officially been revealed, following a vibrant ceremony held at Manchester’s Co-op Live. The night brought together some of the most exciting names in Black music and culture, celebrating both rising stars and established icons.
Among the standout moments, Jim Legxacy emerged as Best Male Act, marking a major milestone in his growing career. Olivia Dean also had an unforgettable night, taking home Best Female Act, alongside Song of the Year for “Man I Need” and Album of the Year for “The Art of Loving.” It adds to an already impressive run for the singer, who picked up multiple wins at the BRIT Awards earlier this year.
Elsewhere, big names like Central Cee, Wizkid, and FLO were also recognised for their contributions. Industry legend Pharrell Williams was honoured with the MOBO Global Songwriter Award, while hip-hop pioneer Slick Rick received the Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s ceremony carried extra significance, marking 30 years of the MOBO Awards and their role in spotlighting Black music’s influence in the UK and beyond.
That impact is clearer than ever, with recent reports highlighting that Black music now accounts for a major share of the UK music market.
You can find the full list of MOBO Award 2026 winners below:
Best Producer – P2J
Best Drill Act – TWIN S
Best Newcomer Artist – DC3
Best African Music Act – WIZKID
Best Hip Hop Act – CENTRAL CEE
Best Caribbean Act – VYBZ KARTEL
Best Jazz Act – EZRA COLLECTIVE
Best International Act – AYRA STARR
Best Media Personality – NIKO OMILANA
Best Alternative Music Act – NOVA TWINS
Best Grime Act Supported By “TRENCH” – CHIP
Best Gospel Act Supported By Premier Gospel – DC3
Best R&B/Soul Act In Association With Huda Beauty – FLO
Best Female Act In Association With GOT2B – OLIVIA DEAN
Best Male Act In Association With Prostate Cancer UK – JIM LEGXACY
Song Of The Year In Association With 1664 Bière – OLIVIA DEAN – Man I Need
Album Of The Year In Association With Amazon Music – OLIVIA DEAN – The Art Of Loving
Video Of The Year In Association With VEVO – RAYE – “Where Is My Husband” – Dir. REIDS
Best Performance In A TV Show/Film – STEPHEN GRAHAM – “Adolescence”
SPECIAL HONOURS
MOBO Global Songwriter Award – PHARRELL WILLIAMS
MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award – SLICK RICK
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