Nigerian Talented singer, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage Rema, and other prominent acts have been nominated at the 2020 MOBO awards.
The 2020 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards is scheduled to hold online on Wednesday, December 9, via YouTube from 7 PM GMT, while the main broadcast will go out on BBC One at 10.45 PM GMT. Burna Boy and Rema were nominated in the Best International Act category amongst the likes of Pop Smoke, Megan The Stalli0n, Drake, Koffee, Popcaan, Roddy Ricch, H.E.R, Summer Walker, Lil Baby, and Shenseea.
Burna Boy, Rema, were also nominated alongside Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy DML, Adekunle Gold, and Tiwa Savage in the Best African Act Category. Tiwa Savage, Ms Banks, and other acts will be performing at the 90-minute online ceremony.
MOBO Founder, Kanya King, said: “Recognising the unique role the MOBO Awards plays for so many, and the challenging year we find ourselves in, it is now more important than ever to be there and to continue the rich history of showcasing the very best of Black music and culture. We are proud to partner with YouTube and the BBC to bring this year’s celebration to millions of music fans, and continue to uplift creative voices here in the UK and around the world. A special thanks to Arts Council England, ISAW IT First and Accenture for supporting us on this journey – we see you!”
The full list of nominations is as follows:
Best Male Act
Headie One
J Hus
Stormzy
Nines
AJ Tracey
Young T & Bugsey
Best Female Act (In Association With ISAWITFIRST)
Lianne La Havas
Ms Banks
Tiana Major9
Mahalia
Darkoo
FKA Twigs
Album Of The Year
J Hus – ‘Big Conspiracy’
Stormzy – ‘Heavy Is The Head’
Mahalia – ‘Love And Compromise’
Nines – ‘Crabs In A Bucket’
Lianne La Havas – ‘Lianne La Havas’