MOBO Awards 2022

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MOBO Awards 2022
Date30 November 2022
Location Wembley Arena, London
Hosted by Chunkz and Yung Filly
Most awards Central Cee and Burna Boy (2)
Most nominations Knucks (5)
Website mobo.com
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The 25th MOBO Awards were held on 30 November 2022 at the Wembley Arena in London, to recognize achievements in "music of black origin" during 2022. [1] The ceremony was hosted by internet personalities Chunkz and Yung Filly, and was live-streamed through YouTube. [2]

Contents

The nominees were announced on 11 November 2022, introducing two new categories, Best Alternative Music Act and Best Electronic/Dance Act. [3] For the first time, the Album of the Year award was given to two artists, Little Simz and Knucks. [4] British music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards received the Paving the Way Award as a posthumous honour to recognize his contributions in helping various artists to launch their careers. [5]

Performers

The performers were announced on 17 November 2022. [6]

List of performers at the MOBO Awards 2022
Artist(s)Song(s)
Tion Wayne "IFTK"
"Body"
"Wow"
FLO "Immature"
"Cardboard Box"
Kojey Radical "Pusher Man: BWI"
Beenie Man "Who Am I (Sim Simma)"
"Dude"
"Girls Dem Sugar"
Cat Burns "Go"
Craig David "Fill Me In"
"Rewind"
"7 Days"
Eliza Rose
Sweet Female Attitude
Sonique
"B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)"
"Flowers"
"It Feels So Good"
Emeli Sandé Tribute to Jamal Edwards
"Heaven"
Black Sherif
Fireboy DML
"Kwaku the Traveller"
"Bandana"
"Peru"
Nile Rodgers
Chic
"Le Freak"
"Get Lucky"
"Good Times"

Winners and nominees

The nominees were announced on 11 November 2022. [3] The winners are listed first and in bold. [2]

Album of the Year
Song of the Year
Best Male Act
Best Female Act
Best Newcomer
Video of the Year
Best R&B/Soul Act
Best Grime Act
Best Hip Hop Act
Best Drill Act
Best Alternative Music Act
Best Electronic/Dance Act
Best International Act
Best African Music Act
Best Gospel Act
Best Jazz Act
Best Caribbean Music Act
Best Producer
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
Best Media Personality

Special awards

Lifetime Achievement Award
Outstanding Contribution Award
Paving The Way Award

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