MOBO

British

/ ˈməʊbəʊ /

acronym

Music of Black Origin: any of several awards given annually to musicians and performers of a variety of musical genres originating in Black culture

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London-born Dean recently topped the Mobo award nominations list for album of the year, as well as best female, best soul act and song of the year.

From BBC

The nominees for the 2026 Mobo Awards have been announced, with stars including Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress and Central Cee all up for the major categories.

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Olivia Dean and Little Simz have topped the nominations for the 2026 Mobo awards, which celebrate black music in the UK and beyond.

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Already a three-time Mobo winner, her shortlisting represents a musical vindication, following a split from her longtime collaborator, Inflo.

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The ceremony will also mark the 30th anniversary of the Mobo organisation, established in 1996 to champion music of black origin.

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