The nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards have been revealed, and Nigerian artists are making waves across several categories.
Asake, Tems, and Ayra Starr have received nods for the prestigious Best International Act award. They will be competing with global icons like Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, and Megan Thee Stallion in what promises to be a star-studded event.
The Best African Music Act category highlights the dominance of Nigerian music, with heavyweights such as Asake, Ayra Starr, BNXN & Ruger, Odumodublvck, Rema, Shallipopi, and Tems among the contenders. They are joined by South African sensations Tyla and Uncle Waffles, as well as Ghanaian star King Promise.
The MOBO Awards, scheduled for February 18, 2025, have once again amplified the global influence of African music. The event’s organizers described this year’s nominees as “global stars shining bright,” further solidifying the role of African artists on the international stage.
Here’s the full list of nominees for selected categories:
Best International Act
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Beyoncé
- 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)
The MOBO Awards celebrate achievements in Black music and culture, and this year’s nominations further highlight the incredible contributions of African artists to the global music scene.
Stay tuned as the countdown to February begins, and may the best stars shine!