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NewsDecember, 4 Jorja Smith and Central Cee lead MOBO Awards nominees
Jorja Smith and Central Cee lead the nominees for this year's MOBO Awards. The Be Honest singer and Sprinter rapper have received three nominations each alongside Sampha, Bashy, Ghetts, Cleo Sol and Odeal for this year's awards, which celebrate music of Black origin. Smith is up for Best R&B/Soul Act, Best Female Act and Album of the Year for Falling or Flying. For the latter prize, she is competing against Bashy for Being Poor Is Expensive, Cleo Sol for Gold, Ghetts for On Purpose, With Purpose, Sampha for Lahai and Skrapz's Reflection. Central Cee, who is gearing up to release his debut album in January, is nominated for Best Male Act, Best Drill Act and Song of the Year for BAND4BAND featuring Lil Baby. Raye, who made history at the BRIT Awards this year by winning six accolades, is up for two MOBOs - Best Female Act and Video of the Year for Genesis. Meanwhile, the Best International Act shortlist is packed full of established names such as Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar and Megan Thee Stallion as well as newer acts like GloRilla, Latto, Tyla, Tems, Ayra Starr and Asake. "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," said Kanya King, MOBO Founder. "It inspires us all to continue pushing the industry to be more inclusive of a greater variety of Black music and culture." The 2024 MOBO Awards will be held at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England on 18 February.
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