Central Cee matches Stormzy as the most-awarded rappers in MOBO history

Central Cee picked up the awards for Best Male Act and Song of The Year (supported by BBC Radio 1Xtra) with Dave for "Sprinter" This brings Central Cee’s total tally of MOBO wins up to six, tying with Stormzy as the most-awarded rappers in MOBO history. Central Cee previously bagged Best Newcomer and Best Drill Act in 2021, and Best Male Act and Video of The Year in 2022.

Elsewhere, RAYE won her first MOBO award for Best Female Act, whilst Little Simz wins Best Hip Hop Act, her first MOBO win in this category after picking up Best Female Act in 2021 and Album of The Year in 2022. British R&B collective Sault are named Best R&B Act, and Mercury Award-winning Ezra Collective picked up MOBO Best Jazz Act. Ghetts was honoured with the MOBO Pioneer Award, moments before performing his latest single "Double Standards", (featuring Sampha), which is taken from his heavily-anticipated new album, On Purpose, With Purpose.

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MOBO Founder & CEO, Kanya King CBE said: “I'm still overjoyed by the celebration of black music and culture we witnessed last night at the 26th MOBO Awards in Sheffield. It's become an instant classic in MOBO history. Since 1996, MOBO has been an unstoppable force, championing black culture, providing a platform for many unheard voices to be seen and heard, particularly in the city of Sheffield, leaving a legacy that will endure long after we are gone. Together, MOBO and our stellar array of talent elevated the scene to such heights and created a real landmark moment.