2026 Mobo Awards: The nominations list in full

The nominees for the 2026 Mobo Awards have been announced, with stars including Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress and Central Cee all up for the major categories.

Here's the complete shortlist, ahead of the award ceremony in Manchester this March.

Best male act

Best female act

Album of the year

Song of the year

Best newcomer

Video of the year

Best R&B / Soul act

Best alternative music act

Best grime act

Best hip-hop act

Best drill act

Best international act

Best media personality

Best performance in a TV Show / Film

Best African music act

Best Caribbean music act

Best jazz act

Best electronic act

Best gospel act

Best producer