Full List: Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Others Shine At 2026 MOBO Awards

Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid and Ayra Starr, alongside British-Nigerian media personality Niko Omilana, were among the standout winners at the 2026 MOBO Awards.

The prestigious event, which honours Black music and culture, took place in Manchester, United Kingdom, on Thursday, marking the first time the ceremony has been hosted in the city.

Wizkid emerged winner of the ‘Best African Music Act’ category, beating fellow Nigerian stars Davido, Rema, Shallipopi, Tiwa Savage, and Adekunle Gold.

Ayra Starr also made a strong impression on the global stage, clinching the ‘Best International Act’ award ahead of international acts such as Cardi B, Gunna, and Kehlani.

In the media category, Niko Omilana was recognised with the ‘Best Media Personality’ award, underscoring his rising profile in entertainment and digital content creation.

The 2026 edition of the MOBO Awards brought together a diverse mix of global talents, celebrating excellence and influence across the music and entertainment industry.

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Full list of winners from the 2026 MOBO Awards:

Best male act
Central Cee

Elmiene

WINNER: Jim Legxacy

Nemzzz

Odeal

Skepta

Best female act
Flo

Kwn

Little Simz

WINNER: Olivia Dean

PinkPantheress

Sasha Keable

Album of the year
Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness

Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching

Flo – Access All Areas

Kojey Radical – Don’t Look Down

Little Simz – Lotus

WINNER: Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving

Song of the year
AJ Tracey feat. Jorja Smith – “Crush”

Donae’o feat. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir – “Nights Like This”

Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – “Victory Lap”

Jim Legxacy & Dave – “3x”

Kwn – “Do What I Say”

Myles Smith – “Nice To Meet You”

WINNER: Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”

PinkPantheress – “lllegal”

Raye – “Where Is My Husband!”

Tim Duzit – “Kat Slater”

Best newcomer
WINNER: DC3

EsDeeKid

Finessekid

Jim Legxacy

Kwn

namesbliss

Nia Smith

Sekou

Skye Newman

YT

Video of the year
Pozer – “Shanghigh Noon” (Directed by Bas Haselager)

FKA Twigs – “Eusexua“ (Directed by Jordan Hemingway)

Jim Legxacy – “’Father“ (Directed by Lauzza)

Little Simz – “Flood“ (Directed by Salomon Lighthelm)

WINNER: Raye – “Where Is My Husband!“ (Directed by The Reids)

Skepta & Fred Again – “Back 2 Back“ (Directed by Domamanic and Skepta)

Best R&B/soul act
Elmiene

WINNER: Flo

Kwn

Odeal

Olivia Dean

Sasha Keable

Best alternative music act
Alt Blk Era

Blood Orange

Hak Baker

Michael Kiwanuka

WINNER: Nova Twins

Rachel Chinouriri

Best grime act
WINNER: Chip

Jayahadadream

Kasst 8

Ruff Sqwad

Scorcher

Wiley

Best hip hop act
Aitch

Asco

Catch

WINNER: Central Cee

D-Block Europe

Kojey Radical

Little Simz

Loyle Carner

Wretch 32

Youngs Teflon

Best drill act
36

Booter Bee

Chy Cartier

Esdeekid

K-Trap

Leostaytrill

Nemzzz

Pozer

WINNER: Twin S

Wohdee

Best international act
WINNER: Ayra Starr

Cardi B

Clipse

Gunna

Kehlani

Leon Thomas

Mariah The Scientist

Moliy

Tyla

Vybz Kartel

Best media personality
Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty)

DJ AG

In My Opinion

Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe (Melissa’s Wardrobe)

Nadia Jae

WINNER: Niko Omilana

PK Humble

Remi Burgz

Uche Natori

Winners Talking

Best performance in a TV show/film
Aaron Pierre – Mufasa: The Lion King

Ashley Thomas – Hostage

Ashley Walters – Adolescence

Cynthia Erivo – Wicked

Damson Idris – F1

Dayo Koleosho – Eastenders

Lennie James – Mr Loverman

Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Hard Truths

WINNER: Stephen Graham – Adolesence

Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners

Best African music act
Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

Davido (Nigeria)

Joshua Baraka (Uganda)

Moliy (Ghana)

Rema (Nigeria)

Shallipopi (Nigeria)

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

Tyla (South Africa)

WINNER: Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Caribbean music act
Ayetian

Lila Iké

Masicka

Shenseea

WINNER: Vybz Kartel

Yung Bredda

Best jazz act
Cktrll

Ego Ella May

WINNER: Ezra Collective

Kokoroko

Nubya Garcia

Yazmin Lacey

Best electronic/dance act
FKA Twigs

Jazzy

Kilimanjaro

Pinkpantheress

Salute

WINNER: Sherelle

Best gospel act
Annatoria

WINNER: DC3

Faith Child

Imrhan

Sondae

Still Shadey

Best producer
Inflo

Jae5

Miles Clinton James

WINNER: P2J

Sammy Soso

Zach Nahome

Global songwriting award
WINNER: Pharrell Williams

Lifetime achievement award
WINNER: Slick Rick