Omo, Afrobeats wonβt be performing this year! prestigious Mobo Awards (Music of Black Origin) have just released their 2026 nominees list to celebrate their 30th anniversary and if you looked at the names you would have thought the show was taking place in Lagos, not Manchester!
Our Nigerian stars totally dominate Best African Music Act Category, competition is like a war zone!
Ayra Starr is the queen of the charts! βοΈ
“Sabi Girl” herself, Ella trRRRRRR.currently the star of the show. Not only did she receive a nomination; she bagged two!
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she is ready Best African Music Act.
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She was also nominated for Best International Performance Awardwhere she will rub shoulders with global giants like Cardi B, Gunaand come down.
If she wins, she will officially become Africa’s largest exporter of women. Itβs not a trivial matter!
“Big Three” showdown π€
This will be a Clash of the Titans. this Best African Music Act This category is filled with our favorites:
Naija actors and media are not left out either! π¬
This time MOBO is not just for singers.
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Damson Idris and Cynthia Erivo Nominated for acting.
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Even this Nigerian lady who is famous in the UK, bus auntnominated Best Media Personality!
Atmosphere: The main show takes place in March 26, 2026at the co-op site in Manchester. The list was all Nigerians and the airport was packed that day!
Bloggers, letβs chat! π§
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Who do you put your money on for the best African artist? Is it Wizkid, Davido or Rema?
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Can Ayra Starr really beat Cardi B for the International award?
Heck, write your predictions down below! Who did you vote for? ππ³π¬
