Olivia Dean Leads Winners at 30th Mobo Awards in Manchester
The 30th Mobo Awards ceremony took place in Manchester, celebrating achievements across Black music and entertainment. Olivia Dean emerged as a standout winner, securing three awards including Album of the Year for 'The Art of Loving', Best Female Act, and Song of the Year for 'Man I Need'. Other notable recipients included Slick Rick receiving a Lifetime Achievement honor, Pharrell Williams earning the Global Songwriter Award, and Central Cee winning Best Hip Hop Act. The event also recognized talent in categories spanning R&B, gospel, alternative music, and media, with winners like Jim Legxacy, DC3, Flo, and Ayra Starr. The awards highlight the ongoing influence and diversity of Black artists in the industry.
Key facts
- Olivia Dean won three awards including Album of the Year and Best Female Act
- The Mobo Awards celebrated its 30th anniversary with the ceremony held in Manchester
- Slick Rick received the Lifetime Achievement Award and performed with Estelle
- Pharrell Williams was honored with the Global Songwriter Award
- Categories recognized achievements across music genres, media, and television/film
Entities
Artists
- Olivia Dean
- Slick Rick
- Pharrell Williams
- Central Cee
- Jim Legxacy
- DC3
- Flo
- Ayra Starr
- Wizkid
- Vybz Kartel
- Nova Twins
- Raye
- Estelle
- Little Simz
Institutions
- Mobo Awards
Locations
- Manchester
- London
- New York
- Nigeria
- Jamaica
- Northampton