MOBO Awards 2021 | |
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Date | 5 December 2021 |
Location | Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, England |
Hosted by | Leigh-Anne Pinnock Munya Chawawa Eddie Kadi (special guest) |
Website | mobo |
Television/radio coverage | |
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MOBO Awards 2021 ceremony was held at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry on 5 December 2021. [1] The ceremony streamed live on YouTube and the highlights of the ceremony were shown on BBC One three days later. [2]
The nominees were announced on 11 November 2021, led by rapper Dave with five nominations. [3] Central Cee and Wizkid won the most awards of the night with two each. [4] The ceremony honoured former heavyweight boxer Frank Bruno for his work in raising awareness of mental health issues. [5]
The performers for the ceremony were announced on 24 November 2021. [6]
Artist(s) | Song(s) |
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Bree Runway | "Hot Hot" |
Pa Salieu | "Frontline" "Gliding" "My Family" |
Ghetts | "Mozambique" "Hop Out" |
Tems | "Crazy Tings" "Higher" |
NSG | "Petite" |
Potter Payper | "Purpose" "Gangsteritus" |
ENNY | "Peng Black Girls" |
Stefflon Don Ms Banks | "Dip" |
Winners appear first and highlighted in bold.
Album of the Year | Song of the Year
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Best Newcomer
| Video of the Year
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Best Female Act | Best Male Act |
Best Grime Act | Best Soul/R&B Act
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Best Hip Hop Act | Best Drill Act |
Best International Act
| Best Gospel Act
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Best African Music Act
| Best Reggae Act |
Best Jazz Act
| Best Producer
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Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
| Best Media Personality
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MOBO Impact Award |
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