Amazon Music To Livestream 2026 MOBO Awards

Amazon Music will be live-streaming the 2026 MOBO Awards from Co-Op Live in Manchester, England on March 26, available to watch on the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch from 8 p.m. local time.

Hip hop icon Eve and comedian and broadcaster Eddie Kadi will host the ceremony, which will feature live performances from Olivia Dean, who just won four. BRITs at the same venue, FLO, Tiwa Savage, plus a special ‘MOBO Salutes: Grime 25’ performance with Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher, and D Double E, curated by Target.

More performers and special honorees to be announced soon. Tickets are available via mobo.com/tickets.

The March 26 ceremony marks the 30th anniversary of the MOBO Awards, by its own admission “Europe’s biggest and most influential celebration of Black music and culture” across genres including but not limited to Hip Hop, Grime, R&B and Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Electronic/Dance, Alternative, Gospel and African music.

Past winners include Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Sade, Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Usher, Rihanna, Cardi B, Davido, Tems and Stormzy, to name a few.

The Awards have been hosted all over the United Kingdom over the years including shows in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Coventry, Newcastle and Sheffield.

MOBO is collaborating with Manchester City Council to deliver the MOBO Fringe Festival, a week-long celebration of music, culture, and creativity in the lead-up to the Awards.

The free program will feature industry panels, talent showcases, live performances and creative workshops spanning music, tech, and the arts, creating opportunities for the next generation while spotlighting Manchester’s vibrant local scene.

All 2026 MOBO Awards nominees below:

UK MOBO Awards 2026 Move To Manchester For The First Time

Comments:

Laura Lukanz, Head of Music Industry, UK, Australia & New Zealand at Amazon Music: “We’re honored to support the MOBO Awards as they celebrate their landmark 30th anniversary. For three decades, MOBO has played a vital role in recognising and celebrating excellence in music of Black origin, creating visibility and opportunities for artists. Congratulations to Kanya and her team for building such an impactful and enduring platform. We’re proud to help amplify this legacy and continue the work of championing Black music and culture.”

Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of the MOBO Group: “MOBO has always been about creating space for talent to shine and for culture to be celebrated unapologetically. Bringing the Awards to audiences on Twitch with Amazon Music allows us to share that moment with fans everywhere. As we mark 30 years of the MOBO platform, it’s powerful to partner with a platform that understands how culture travels. From the Awards themselves to the MOBO Music Summit as part of the Fringe Festival in Manchester, this collaboration helps us reach new audiences and expand the conversation around music, creativity and opportunity.’

2026 MOBO Awards Nominees:

Best Male Act (In Association With Prostate Cancer UK)

Central Cee
Elmiene
Jim Legxacy
Nemzzz
Odeal
Skepta

Best Female Act (In Association With Got2b)

Flo
Kwn
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
Pinkpantheress
Sasha Keable

Album Of The Year (In Association With Amazon Music)

Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness
Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching
Flo – Access All Areas
Kojey Radical – Don’t Look Down
Little Simz – Lotus
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving

Song Of The Year

Aj Tracey Feat. Jorja Smith – ‘Crush’
Donae’o Feat. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir – ‘Nights Like This’
Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – ‘Victory Lap’
Jim Legxacy & Dave – ‘3x’
Kwn – ‘Do What I Say’
Myles Smith – ‘Nice To Meet You’
Olivia Dean – ‘Man I Need’
Pinkpantheress – ‘Illegal’
Raye – ‘Where Is My Husband!’
Tim Duzit – ‘Kat Slater’

Best Newcomer

DC3
Esdeekid
Finessekid
Jim Legxacy
Kwn
Namesbliss
Nia Smith
Sekou
Skye Newman
YT

Video Of The Year (In Association With Vevo)

Pozer – ‘Shanghigh Noon’ (Directed By Bas Haselager)
FKA Twigs – ‘Eusexua’ (Directed By Jordan Hemingway)
Jim Legxacy – ‘Father’ (Directed By Lauzza)
Little Simz – ‘Flood’ Feat. Obongjayar & Moonchild Sanelly (Directed By Salomon Ligthelm)
Raye – ‘Where Is My Husband!’ (Directed By The Reids)
Skepta & Fred Again – ‘Back 2 Back’ (Directed By Domamanic And Skepta)

Best R&B/Soul Act

Elmiene
Flo
Kwn
Odeal
Olivia Dean
Sasha Keable

Best Alternative Music Act

ALT BLK ERA
Blood Orange
Hak Baker
Michael Kiwanuka
Nova Twins
Rachel Chinouriri

Best Grime Act (Supported By Trench)

Chip
Jayahadadream
Kasst 8
Ruff Sqwad
Scorcher
Wiley

Best Hip Hop Act

Aitch
Asco
Catch
Central Cee
D-Block Europe
Kojey Radical
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Wretch 32
Youngs Teflon

Best Drill Act

36
Booter Bee
Chy Cartier
Esdeekid
K-Trap
Leostaytrill
Nemzzz
Pozer
Twin S
Wohdee

Best International Act

Ayra Starr
Cardi B
Clipse
Gunna
Kehlani
Leon Thomas
Mariah The Scientist
Moliy
Tyla
Vybz Kartel

Best Media Personality

Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty)
Dj AG
In My Opinion
Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe (Melissa’s Wardrobe)
Nadia Jae
Niko Omilana
PK Humble
Remi Burgz
Uche Natori
Winners Talking

Best Performance In A TV Show/Film

Aaron Pierre – Mufasa: The Lion King
Ashley Thomas – Hostage
Ashley Walters – Adolescence
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Damson Idris – F1
Dayo Koleosho – Eastenders
Lennie James – Mr Loverman
Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Hard Truths
Stephen Graham – Adolesence
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners

Best African Music Act

Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Davido (Nigeria)
Joshua Baraka (Uganda)
Moliy (Ghana)
Rema (Nigeria)
Shallipopi (Nigeria)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Tyla (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Caribbean Music Act

Ayetian
Lila Iké
Masicka
Shenseea
Vybz Kartel
Yung Bredda

Best Jazz Act

Cktrl
Ego Ella May
Ezra Collective
Kokoroko
Nubya Garcia
Yazmin Lacey

Best Electronic/Dance Act (Supported By Bema & Mixmag)

FKA Twigs
Jazzy
Kilimanjaro
Pinkpantheress
Salute
Sherelle

Best Gospel Act (Supported By Premier Gospel)

Annatoria
DC3
Faith Child
Imrhan
Sondae
Still Shadey

Best Producer

Inflo
Jae5
Miles Clinton James
P2J
Sammy Soso
Zach Nahome

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