The 2025 Mobo Awards have taken place, with several artists making history and taking home top prizes. Central Cee was named best male act for the third time, making him the first artist to achieve this feat. He also matched Stormzy's record as the most decorated rapper in the awards' history, with a total of seven trophies. Central Cee did not attend the ceremony in person, but his prize was collected by host Eddie Kadi, who joked that they "share everything... except royalties".

Other big winners at the ceremony included Darkoo, who won best female act and song of the year for her hit single "Favourite Girl". Bashy also took home two awards, winning best hip-hop act and album of the year for "Being Poor Is Expensive". The album was a critical and commercial success, and its win marks a triumphant return to music for Bashy after a 15-year break. Ayra Starr also made history, becoming the first African woman to win best international act and best African music act. The ceremony featured performances from several artists, including Nova Twins, Spice, and Krept And Konan, and was attended by a number of high-profile guests.

The Mobo Awards are an annual event that recognizes and celebrates Black musical excellence in the UK and overseas. The awards were founded in 1996 and have since become a major platform for artists to showcase their talent and achieve recognition. This year's ceremony was held in Newcastle and featured a number of notable winners, including Central Cee, Darkoo, and Bashy. The winners were chosen by a panel of industry experts and were announced at the ceremony, which was hosted by Eddie Kadi. The Mobo Awards are an important event in the music calendar, and this year's ceremony was a celebration of the best in Black music.

The winners of the 2025 Mobo Awards are as follows: * Best male act: Central Cee * Best female act: Darkoo * Best newcomer: Odeal * Album of the year: Bashy - Being Poor Is Expensive * Song of the year: Darkoo - Favourite Girl (ft Dess Dior) * Video of the year: Mnelia - My Man (directed by Femi Bello) * Best hip-hop act: Bashy * Best grime act: Scorcher * Best drill act: Pozer * Best R&B/soul act: Odeal * Best media personality: 90s Baby Show * Best African music act: Ayra Starr * Best performance in a TV show/film: Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With the Vampire * Best electronic/dance music act: Tsha * Best gospel act: Annatoria * Best jazz act: Ezra Collective * Best producer: Juls * Best Caribbean music act: Shenseea * Best alternative music act: Alt Blk Era * Best international act: Ayra Starr * MOBO Paving the Way award: Denise Lewis * MOBO Impact award: Vybz Kartel

The 2025 Mobo Awards were a celebration of the best in Black music, with a number of talented artists taking home top prizes. The ceremony was a success, with many notable winners and performances. The Mobo Awards are an important event in the music calendar, and this year's ceremony was a testament to the talent and excellence of Black musicians in the UK and overseas.