The full nominations for the 2025 MOBO Awards have been released, with artists like Jorja Smith, Central Cee, and Sampha leading the pack with three nominations each. The 27th edition of the MOBO Awards is scheduled to take place in Newcastle's Utilita Arena on February 18, 2025.The MOBO Awards (Music Of Black Origin) honors "music of black origin" and includes genres like hip-hop, UK Drill, R&B, soul, reggae, jazz, African music, grime, and gospel. Founded by Andy Ruffell and Kanya King in 1996, it is an annual music award presentation held in Great Britain.Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Tems, Tyla, and Nicki Minaj are some of the juggernauts nominated for Best International Act - one of the most coveted honors at the MOBO Awards. The full list of nominees for the category include:AsakeAyra StarrBeyoncéGloRillaKendrick LamarLattoMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajTemsTylaNetizens were quick to support their favorite artists after the nomination list for Best International Act was released. Some of the most popular comments are as follows: "Kendrick Lamar for the win," a fan wrote on X."What an incredible lineup! Each one brings something unique to the table. Who's your pick?", asked another."Megan and Latto being here is disrespectful to the other nominees," opined one fan on X.Many fans on X supported Beyonce, writing: "Beyonce will win I hope so""Beyoncé will probably win this too," agreed another."What a stacked lineup! Tough competition this year," one person wrote on X.Some other comments on X are as follows:"This year’s nominations celebrate both established icons and exciting newcomers," one fan observed."Diverse lineup of talent nominated for 2025 MOBO Best International Act," another one commented."Nicki is winning," wrote a X user. Full list of nominees for the 2025 MOBO Awards revealedBashy, born Ashley Thomas, has returned to music after 15 years and has been nominated for Album of the Year for Being Poor Is Expensive. The 39-year-old has already built a lucrative career in the acting industry having bagged roles like Jermaine Newton in the Netflix drama Top Boy and Calvin Hart in the HBO series The Night Of.Other nominees for the coveted award include Cleo Sol (Gold), Jorja Smith (Falling Or Flying), Skrapz (Reflection), Sampha (Lahai), and Ghetts (On Purpose, With Purpose).Elsewhere, Jordan Adetunji has picked up two nominations, Best Newcomer and Song of the Year, for his chart-topping single Kehlani. Here is the full list of all the nominees for various categories at the MOBO Awards 2025.Best Male ActBashyCentral CeeD-Block EuropeGhettsNemzzzSamphaBest female actCleo SolDarkooJorja SmithLittle SimzNia ArchivesRayeAlbum of the YearBashy – Being Poor Is ExpensiveCleo Sol – GoldGhetts – On Purpose, With PurposeJorja Smith – Falling Or FlyingSampha – LahaiSkrapz – ReflectionSong of the YearCentral Cee Feat. Lil Baby – “Band4band”Chase & Status, Stormzy – “Backbone”Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior – “Favourite Girl”Jordan Adetunji – “Kehlani”Leostaytrill – “Pink Lemonade”Odeal – “Soh-soh”Best NewcomerChy CartierElmieneFimiguerreroFlowerovloveJordan AdetunjiLenLeostaytrillMyles SmithOdealPozerVideo of the YearMeekz – “Mini Me’s” (Directed By Kc Locke)Mnelia – “My Man” (Directed By Femi Bello)Raye – “Genesis” (Directed By Otis Dominique & Raye)Sampha – “Only” (Directed By Dexter Navy)Skepta – “Gas Me Up (Diligent)” (Directed By Steveo)Unknown T Feat. Loyle Carner – “Hocus Pocus” (Directed By Felix Brady)Best R&B/soul actCleo SolElmieneFloJaz KarisJorja SmithNippaOdealSasha KeableShae UniverseSinead HarnettBest alternative music actALT BLK ERABob VylanHak BakerKid BookieNative JamesSpiderBest grime actChipD Double EDuppyKruz LeoneManga Saint HilareScorcherBest Hip Hop ActBashyCristaleHeadie OneNinesPotter PayperSkrapzBest Drill Act163MargsCentral CeeHeadie OneKairo KeyzK-trapPozerBest International ActAsakeAyra StarrBeyoncéGloRillaKendrick LamarLattoMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajTemsTylaBest Performance in a TV Show/FilmAngela Wynter As Yolande Trueman In EastendersCaroline Chikezie As Noma In Power Book II: GhostDiane Parish As Denise Fox In EastendersDionne Brown As Queenie In QueenieGhetts As Krazy In SupacellJacob Anderson As Louis In Interview With The VampireJasmine Jobson As Jaq In Top BoyJosh Tedeku As Tazer In SupacellKingsley Ben-adir As Bob Marley In Bob Marley: One LoveTosin Cole As Michael In SupacellBest Media Personality90’s Baby ShowAJ OduduChuckie OnlineCraig MitchHenrie KwushueMadame JoyceMicah RichardsSpecs GonzalezThe Receipts PodcastZeze MillzBest African Music ActAsake (Nigeria)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)King Promise (Ghana)Odumodublvck (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Shallipopi (Nigeria)Tems (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Best Caribbean Music ActPopcaanShenseeaSkillibengSpiceValiantYg MarleyBest Jazz ActAmy GadiagaBlue Lab BeatsEgo Ella MayEzra CollectiveKokorokoYussef DayesBest Electronic/Dance ActEliza RoseNia ArchivesPinkpantheressSaluteShygirlTshaBest ProducerCeebeaatsInfloJulsM1onthebeatP2jSammy SosoBest Gospel ActAnnatoriaImrhanLimoblazeReblahStill ShadeyVolney Morgan & New YeMOBO founder Kenya King talked about the importance of the MOBO Awards in a statement. He said:“Each and every time we unveil the MOBO Awards nominations, I am taken aback by the sheer amount of incredible talent we have in the UK. It inspires us all to continue pushing the industry to be more inclusive of a greater variety of Black music and culture. The music coming out of the U.K. this past year has been some of the best we have had in years." Last year at the MOBO Awards, Little Simz, Stormzy, and Dave were the major winners. MOBO Awards 2024 were held in Sheffield, England.