Asake, Ayra Starr, Odumodublvck, nominated for 2025 MOBO awards

 

Nigerian music stars Asake and Ayra Starr have been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards.

The duo will compete in the Best International Act category alongside global superstars like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Nicki Minaj.

Additionally, seven Nigerian artists, including Asake, Ayra Starr, Odumodublvck, Rema, and Shallipopi, have been nominated for the Best African Music Act category.

Here are the full lists of nominees:

Best International Act

– Asake

– Ayra Starr

– Beyonce

– Glorilla

– Kendrick Lamar

– Latto

– Megan Thee Stallion

– Nicki Minaj

– Tems

– Tyla

Best African Music Act

– Asake (Nigeria)

– Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

– Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)

– King Promise (Ghana)

– Odumodublvck (Nigeria)

– Rema (Nigeria)

– Shallipopi (Nigeria)

– Tems (Nigeria)

– Tyla (South Africa)

– Uncle Waffles (South Africa)

Other Categories

– Best Male Act: Bashy, Central Cee, D-Block Europe, Ghetts, Nemzzz, Sampha

– Best Female Act: Cleo Sol, Darkoo, Jorja Smith, Little Simz, Nia Archives, Raye

– Album of the Year: Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive, Cleo Sol – Gold, Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose, Jorja Smith – Falling Or Flying, Sampha – Lahai, Skrapz – Reflection

– Song of the Year: Central Cee Feat. Lil Baby – Band4band, Chase & Status, Stormzy – Backbone, Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior – Favourite Girl, Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani, Leostaytrill – Pink Lemonade, Odeal – Soh-Soh

– Best Newcomer: Chy Cartier, Elmiene, Fimiguerrero, Flowerovlove, Jordan Adetunji, Len, Leostaytrill, Myles Smith, Odeal, Pozer