Mobo awards nominees and line-up
This year musicians from the US and UK will line-up up to play the prestigious MOBO Awards at Wembley Arena on Wednesday October 15th. The Mobo's are the brainchild of Kanya King the internationally recognised entrepreneur and innovator.
British superstar Estelle is determined to steal the show and looks set to shine on the night after receiving 5 nominations for this year’s Awards. The Londoner has achieved huge acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic with her album Shine this year.
The 13th annual MOBO Awards will take place at Wembley Arena in London on Wednesday 15th October. Spice Girl Mel B will co-host this year’s awards for the first time since 1999 alongside Rev Run, founding member of iconic hip-hop outfit Run DMC.
More performers will be announced, and look out for surprises to rival Amy Winehouse’s show-stealing set at last year’s MOBO Awards. Some of the key award categories this year are shown below:
Best UK Male
- Dizzee Rascal
- Jay Sean
- Sway
- Taio Cruz
- Wiley
Best UK Female
- Adele
- Duffy
- Estelle
- Leona Lewis
- M.I.A.
Best International Act
- Akon
- Alicia Keys
- Chris Brown
- Jay Z
- Mariah Carey
- Kanye West
- Mary J Blige
- Ne-Yo
- Rihanna
- Usher
Best R&B / Soul
- Chris Brown
- Estelle
- Jay Sean
- Ne-Yo
- Usher
Best Song
- ‘American Boy’ – Estelle
- ‘Dance Wiv Me’ – Dizzee Rascal
- ‘Lollipop’ – Lil ‘ Wayne
- ‘Low’ – Flo Rida
- ‘Wearing My Rolex’ – Wiley
Best Hip Hop
- Dizzee Rascal
- Jay-Z
- Lil’ Wayne
- Lupe Fiasco
- Wiley
Best Video in association with MTV Base
- ‘Kidulthood to Adulthood’ – Bashy
- “American Boy’ – Estelle
- ‘Bleeding Love’ – Leona Lewis
- ‘Stryderman’ – Tinchy Stryder
- ‘Heartbreaker – Will.i.am
Best Album
- ‘As I Am’ - Alicia Keys
- ‘Shine’ – Estelle
- ‘Spirit’ – Leona Lewis
- ‘The Carter III’ – Lil’ Wayne
- ‘Here I Stand’ – Usher
