Sarkodie, Wizkid, Davido & Others nominated for 2017 MOBO Awards

This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the MOBOs.

The nominations for the MOBO Awards 2017 have just been announced, with Stormzy leading the way with five nominations.

J Hus receives four nods in categories including 'Best Male', 'Best Album', 'Best Song' and 'Best Video.'

This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the MOBOs and it appears that there is a huge focus on the UK’s thriving Hip-Hop and Grime scenes.

The awards ceremony will be held in Leeds at the First Direct Arena on 29th November and will be broadcast live on ITV2 and repeated in full on ITV.

See the full nominations list for the 2017 MOBO's below:

Best Male Act

 

Maleek Berry

J Hus

Giggs

Sampha

Stormzy

Giggs

Dave

Chip

Bugzy Malone

Skepta

Mostack

 

 

Best Female

Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Jorja Smith
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Mabel
Nadia Rose
NAO
Ray BLK
Stefflon Don

Best Album

J Hus – Common Sense
Nines – One Foot Out
Sampha – Process
Stormzy - Gang Signs & Prayer
Wretch 32 – Growing Over Life

Best Newcomer

Dave
Jorja Smith
Kojo Funds
Lotto Boyzz
Loyle Carner
Mabel
Mist
Not3s
Stefflon Don
Yxng Bane

Best Song

J Hus - 'Did You See'
Kojo Funds Feat. Abra Cadabra - 'Dun Talkin’
Not3s - 'Addison Lee'
Stormzy - 'Big For Your Boots'
Yungen Feat. Yxng Bane - 'Bestie'

Best Video

Bossman Birdie- 'Walk The Walk'
J Hus - 'Spirit'
Loyle Carner - 'The Isle Of Arran'
Mist - 'Hot Property'
Stormzy - 'Big For Your Boots'

Best Hip-Hop Act

Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Stefflon Don
Wretch 32

Best Grime Act

AJ Tracey
Chip
P Money
Skepta
Stormzy
Wiley

Best R&B/Soul Act

Supported by Mi-Soul
Craig David
Jorja Smith
NAO
Ray BLK
Sampha 

Best International Act

Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Solange Knowles
SZA
Travis Scott
Wizkid

Best African Act

Davido
Eugy 
Juls
Maleek Berry
Mr Eazi
Sarkodie
Tekno
Tiwa Savage
Wande Coal
Wizkid 

Best Reggae Act

Aidonia
Alkaline
Chronixx
Damian Marley
Popcaan 

 

 

Best Jazz Act

 

Cleveland Watkiss

Dayme Arocena

Mr Jukes

Moses Boyd

Terrace Martin

 

 

Best Gospel Act

 

Lurine Cato

Triple O

Mali Music

S.O.

Volney Morgan & New-Ye