The 2024 MOBO Awards kicked off at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Wednesday night, with some of the industry’s biggest stars in attendance for the ceremony.
Leading the pack were the Sugababes, who put on a daring display in all-black ensembles as they graced the red carpet.
Stormzy and Raye are among the nominees battling it out for coveted gongs at the ceremony, with Babtunde Aleshe, Indiyah Polack and Zeze Mills acting as hosts.
Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy posed up a storm as they headed into the ceremony together.
While Keisha flashed her toned abs in a black crop top, Mutya opted for a daring black thigh-split gown, and Siobhan donned a chic pearl-studded blazer.
Sugababes’ Keisha Buchanan (centre), Mutya Buena (left) and Siobhan Donaghy (right) were among the arrivals for the 2024 MOBO Awards at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Wednesday
Keisha Buchanan , Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy posed up a storm as they headed into the ceremony together
Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill showed off her incredible figure in a form-fitting black velvet gown with a daring thigh-high split.
The heptathlete’s dress was adorned with a diamante trim, and she teamed the look with a matching silver box clutch bag.
Proudly supporting his girlfriend Indiyah, Dami Hope put on a snazzy display in a white trouser suit as he arrived for the swanky event.
This year’s ceremony sees Stormzy and Little Simz receive the most nods after they were both nominated four times each.
For the first time in its history the 26th MOBO Awards in association with MOBOLISE. is taking place at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Acclaimed rapper Little Simz landed nominations for Best Female Act, Album of the Year, Video of The Year and Best Hip Hop Act.
In the Best Female category she is up against Flo, Jorja Smith, Mahalia, Pinkpatheress and Raye.
Simz won big at last year’s ceremony in London, taking Album of the Year in a joint win with Knucks, which saw a tie for the first time in MOBO history.
Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill showed off her incredible figure in a form-fitting black velvet gown with a daring thigh-high split
The heptathlete’s dress was adorned with a diamante trim, and she teamed the look with a matching silver box clutch bag
Jessica flaunted her athletic physique as she made a glamorous arrival for the ceremony
In an unlikely collaboration, Jessica posed for snaps on the red carpet alongside the Sugababes ahead of the awards event
Host Babatunde Aleshe was suited and booted as he arrived ahead of fronting the ceremony
Proudly supporting his girlfriend Indiyah, Dami Hope put on a snazzy display in a white trouser suit as he arrived for the swanky event
The Love Island star showed off his eye-catching sense of style in the double-breasted two-piece as he made an early arrival for the ceremony
Esther Falana (left) put on a daring display in a sheer black lace gown, while Charlie Kamale dazzled in champagne sequins (right)
Shygirl showed off her curves in a daring red gown with silver studded detailing
Aluna slipped into a revealing sheer green cut-out dress with her dreadlocks in a matching neon shade
Entrepreneur Kanya King donned an eye-caching black sequinned dress with a green satin puffball skirt as she made her way along the red carpet
Elsewhere, grime superstar Stormzy is nominated for Best Male Act, Album of The Year, Song of The Year, Video of The Year.
The widely celebrated MC has won six MOBO Awards in his career, and was the first ever recipient of Best Grime Act when the category was introduced in 2014.
He is battling it out against Central Cee, Dave, D-Block Europe, J Hus, and Nines.
Following closely behind with three nominations each are Central Cee, J Hus, PinkPantheress and Raye.
Central Cee is up for Best Male Act, Song of The Year (supported by BBC Radio 1xtra) and Best Drill Act.
J Hus, the London rapper who has had a career defining year with the release of his third album Beautiful and Brutal Yard, also has three nominations; Best Male Act, Album of The Year and Song of The Year (supported by BBC Radio 1xtra).
Up for the coveted Album Of The Year are Central Cee & Dave’s Sprinter, Who Told You from J Hus. feat Drake, Little Things by Jorja Smith, Boys A Liar Pt. 2 by Pinkpantheress and Ice Spice, Escapism by Raye & 070 Shake, and Stormzy’s Hide and Seek.
MOBO Founder Kanya King CBE said: ‘We are proud to champion this year’s incredible lineup of nominees for the 26th MOBO Awards, who have all brought stellar music and content to our attention through their remarkable work in music, film, TV, online and more.
‘Since 1996, we’ve celebrated Black music and culture, breaking new ground and leading the way, seeing MOBO evolve and innovate to champion outstanding talent beyond music.
‘This year’s nominees not only represent the best of their genre and artform and an incredible year of music, but also continue our dedication to sustaining an inclusive ecosystem where diverse talent is both recognised and empowered to thrive.
Stormzy and Little Simz received the most nods at the 2024 MOBO Awards, when the full shortlist was revealed in December
Acclaimed rapper Little Simz landed nods for Best Female Act, Album of the Year, Video of The Year and Best Hip Hop Act
Following closely behind with three nominations each are Central Cee, J Hus, PinkPantheress and Raye (pictured)
‘With the advancement of our MOBO UnSung talent programme and career development platform MOBOLISE, we are ready and excited to take our pioneer status to the next level, to celebrate and recognise the vast contributions of trailblazing musicians and cultural heroes, in a way that only MOBO can. See you on February 7th!’
With preparations underway for showstopping live music performances, there will also be special honours.
Performances from Soul II Soul, Ghetts, Sugababes, DJ Spoony, Cristale, and Byron M will entertain guests during the ceremony.
As well as the existing Paving The Way and Lifetime Achievement Award, MOBO will also introduce the MOBO Impact and MOBO Pioneer Award.
The 26th MOBO Awards: Access All Areas special, hosted by DJ Target, airs this Friday 9 February on BBC One, 11.30PM.
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