Overview

• Central Cee secured Best Male Act for the second consecutive year, bringing his total MOBO wins to seven and tying him with Stormzy as the most-awarded UK rapper in the event's history.
• Ayra Starr made history as the first female artist in 16 years to win Best African Music Act and also took home the Best International Act award.
• Bashy won two awards, including Album of the Year for 'Being Poor Is Expensive,' marking his return to prominence 15 years after his debut record.
• The MOBO Impact Award was presented to Jamaican DJ Vybz Kartel for his significant influence on music, as highlighted by MOBO founder Kanya King.
• The event, hosted in Newcastle for the first time, featured performances by Darkoo, Bashy, Odeal, and others, and will air highlights on BBC One on February 21.