Central Cee and Bashy win big at the 2025 MOBO Awards in Newcastle

Central Cee, Bashy and Ayra Starr have emerged as the major winners at the 27th MOBO Awards, held at Newcastle's Utilita Arena.

Bashy claimed two significant awards, taking home Album Of The Year for 'Being Poor Is Expensive', his first release in 15 years, alongside Best Hip Hop Act. Central Cee secured Best Male Act for the third consecutive time, setting a new record in the category.

The ceremony, hosted by Eddie Kadi and Indiyah Polack, saw Darkoo receive dual honours, winning Best Female Act and Song Of The Year for 'Favourite Girl', a collaboration with Dess Dior. Ayra Starr also collected two awards, being named Best African Music Act and Best International Act.

Other notable recipients included Ezra Collective, who were awarded Best Jazz Act, while ALT BLK ERA secured the Best Alternative Music Act category. Odeal received recognition in both the Best Newcomer and Best R&B/Soul Act categories.

The full list of winners reads:

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 (ft. Dess Dior) - 'Favourite Girl' Video Of The Year: Mnelia - 'My Man' 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 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

The BBC are set to broadcast an exclusive 'Access All Areas' special on 21st February at 11:25pm on BBC One.