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The MOBO Awards
Current:MOBO Awards 2023
Awarded forExcellence inmusic of black origin
LocationVarious (in 2024, Sheffield)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Presented byMOBO Organisation
First awarded1996;28 years ago(1996)
Websitewww.mobo.com
Television/radio coverage
Network

TheMOBO Awards(Music of Black Origin,also known as theMOBOs) are an annual Britishmusic awardpresentation honouring achievements in "music of black origin",includinghip hop,grime,UK Drill,R&B,soul,reggae,jazz,gospel,andAfrican music.

The MOBO Awards were founded byKanya Kingand Andy Ruffell. The first ever award was presented toBaby D,in the Best Dance Act category.[1]The inaugural awards were broadcast byCarlton Televisionfrom London'sConnaught Rooms.Across its 22-year history, the MOBOs have been broadcast onChannel 4,BBC Television,ITV2and onChannel 5before returning to the BBC in 2020. In 2009, the ceremony was held for the first time inGlasgow.Prior to that, it had been held in London. In 2011, the ceremony returned for a second time to Scotland. The awards then moved toLeedsfor the first time in 2015 and toSheffieldin 2024.

The show returned to Leeds in 2017 when it was last held before going on hiatus. In 2020 it was confirmed it would be returning that year, however for the first time ever it would be streamed onYouTube.

Ceremonies

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The ceremony was first broadcast regionally onCarlton Televisionfrom 1996 to 1997, before airing nationwide onChannel 4from 1998 until 2003. From 2004 to 2013, they were aired by theBBC;beginning in 2006, the show aired live onBBC Three,and highlights aired onBBC One.

In 2014, the BBC dropped the MOBO Awards, and the ceremony moved to ITV under a three-year deal, airing onITV2with same-night highlights onITV.[2]

In 2017, the ceremony moved toChannel 5andBET.[3]

In 2018, the MOBO Organisation announced that the ceremony would take a one-year hiatus in order to plan a "bigger, revamped show" in 2019. However, the show did not materialise, with organisers now planning to hold the ceremony in 2020 instead; Kanya King stated that there would be "positive changes" to the show, and that they would be "returning with even more determination and energy to support and boost our culture wherever we can."[4][5]

Table summary

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No. Date First broadcast Best Album Best Single Honorary awards Broadcaster Host(s)[6] Venue
1 18 November 1996[7] 21 November 1996 Timeless–Goldie "Give Me a Little More Time"–Gabrielle Lionel Richie
Jazzy B 		Carlton Television(ITV) Sonya Saul New Connaught Rooms,London
2 10 November 1997 13 November 1997[8] Travelling Without Moving–Jamiroquai "I Wanna Be the Only One"–Eternalft.BeBe Winans Bootsy Collins
Mick Hucknall 		Lisa I'Anson
3 14 October 1998 15 October 1998 Colours–Adam F "Freak Me"–Another Level B. B. King
Sean Combs 		Channel 4 Mel BandBill Bellamy Royal Albert Hall
4 6 October 1999 7 October 1999 Prodigal Sista–Beverley Knight "My Love"–Kele Le Roc Tina Turner
Erskine Thompson 		Mel B andWyclef Jean
5 4 October 2000 5 October 2000 Rise–Gabrielle "Fill Me In"–Craig David LA Reid
Aswad 		Lisa 'Left Eye' LopesandTrevor Nelson Alexandra Palace
6 4 October 2001 6 October 2001 8701–Usher "Independent Women Part 1"–Destiny's Child Luther Vandross
R Kelly 		Trevor Nelson andKelis London Arena
7 1 October 2002 3 October 2002 Songs in A Minor–Alicia Keys "It Takes More"–Ms Dynamite Chaka Khan
Jimmy Cliff
Street Politiks 		Alesha DixonandLL Cool J
8 25 September 2003 4 October 2003 Get Rich Or Die Tryin'–50 Cent "In Da Club"–50 Cent George Benson
Kool & The Gang
Lil' Kim 		Lil' KimandBlu Cantrell Royal Albert Hall
9 30 September 2004 6 October 2004 The College Dropout–Kanye West "Thank You"–Jamelia Anita Baker
Janet Jackson 		BBC One Mos Def
10 22 September 2005 23 September 2005 Time To Grow–Lemar "Pow! (Forward)"–Lethal B Public Enemy
Bob Marley and the Wailers 		Gina YashereandAkon
11 20 September 2006 22 September 2006 — "Déjà Vu"–Beyoncé Sam Moore
Anti-Slavery International 		BBC One (highlights)
BBC Three(live coverage) 		Gina Yashere andCoolio
12 19 September 2007 "Because of You"–NeYo — JameliaandShaggy The O2 Arena
13 15 October 2008 Spirit–Leona Lewis "American Boy"–Estelle Mary Wilson Mel B andRev. Run Wembley Arena
14 30 September 2009 Uncle B–N-Dubz "Beat Again"–JLS Michael Jackson Reggie YatesandKeri Hilson SEC Centre
15 20 October 2010 JLS– JLS "Playing With Fire"–N-Dubzft.Mr Hudson Billy Ocean Alesha Dixon and Reggie Yates Echo Arena Liverpool
16 5 October 2011 Who You Are–Jessie J "Do It Like A Dude"– Jessie J Boyz II Men Alesha Dixon andJason Derulo SEC Centre
17 3 November 2012 Our Version of Events–Emeli Sandé "Earthquake"–Labrinthft.Tinie Tempah Dionne Warwick
TLC 		Miquita OliverandAdam Deacon Echo Arena Liverpool
18 19 October 2013 Home–Rudimental "La La La"–Naughty Boy Stephen Lawrence Trust Trevor Nelson andSarah-Jane Crawford SSE Hydro
19 22 October 2014 In the Lonely Hour–Sam Smith "Stay with Me"–Sam Smith Idris Elba(Inspiration) ITV2(live coverage)
ITV(deferred) 		Mel B and Sarah-Jane Crawford Wembley Arena
20 4 November 2015 The Long Way Home–Krept and Konan "Shutdown"–Skepta Lenny Henry
CeeLo Green 		Sarah-Jane Crawford First Direct Arena
21 4 November 2016 Made in the Manor–Kano "Robbery (remix)" –Abra Cadabraft.Krept & Konan Nicola Adams
Ms. Dynamite 		Rickie Haywood-WilliamsandMelvin Odoom[9] SSE Hydro
22 29 November 2017 Gang Signs & Prayer–Stormzy "Did You See"–J Hus Idris Elba(Paving The Way) Channel 5(deferred)
BET(highlights) 		Maya JamaandMarvin Humes[10] First Direct Arena[11]
23 9 December 2020 Crabs in a Bucket–Nines "Don't Rush"–Young T & Bugseyfeat.Headie One Steve McQueen YouTube (live coverage)
BBC One (highlights) 		Maya Jama andChunkz Virtual[12]
24 5 December 2021 8 December 2021 We're All Alone in This Together–Dave "Body"–Russ MillionsandTion Wayne Frank Bruno(Inspiration) Leigh-Anne Pinnock,Munya ChawawaandEddie Kadi CBS Arena, Coventry
25 30 November 2022 7 December 2022 Alpha Place–KnucksandSometimes I Might Be Introvert–Little Simz "Own Brand (Baddie)" –Dreya Mac,Felixthe1standFinch Fetti Jamal Edwards(Paving the Way) Chunkz andYung Filly Wembley Arena
26 7 February 2024 Real Back in Style–Potter Payper Sprinter–Central CeeandDave Jessica Ennis-Hill(Paving the Way) Indiyah PolackandBabatunde Aléshé Sheffield Arena

Performers

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In the course of its history, the MOBO Awards show has witnessed performances from UK and international talent. Over the years, artists have includedJanet Jackson,E-17,Destiny's Child,Dionne Warwick,Lisa Maffia,Justin Timberlake,Kanye West,Tina Turner,Rosie Gaines,Dizzee Rascal,Jay-Z,LL Cool J,Amy Winehouse,Stefflon Don,Coolio,Usher,John Legend,Jason Derulo,andJessie J.[citation needed]

In 2000,Sadecame out of retirement to perform at the Awards, her first performance in almost a decade.[citation needed]

History

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Kanya Kinglaunched the MOBO awards in 1996 with business partner Andy Ruffell, aiming to establish a platform for music that, according to King, encompasses urban, hip hop, R&B and reggae.[citation needed]

1996

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1997

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The 1997 award ceremony was held at London'sNew Connaught Roomson 10 November. The gala included performances byMary J. BligeandEternal.

1998

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The Malibu MOBO Awards show was held atThe Royal Albert Halland hosted byMel BandBill Bellamy.It was broadcast nationally byChannel 4.Performers and presenters included footballerSol Campbell,girl bandAll Saints,DJTrevor Nelson,boxersLennox LewisandChris Eubank,Puff Daddy,Chaka Khan,Goldie,Another Level,andMartine McCutcheon.Contribution to Black Music went to Carl McIntosh andB. B. Kingwon the Lifetime Achievement Award.

1999

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The 1999 Malibu MOBO Awards award ceremony was held atThe Royal Albert Hall,sponsored byMalibuand hosted byMel BandWyclef Jean.International Hip-Hop Act Award went toJay-Z,Best Album was awarded toBeverley Knight,International Act toLauryn Hilland Lifetime Achievement Award toTina Turner.Performers and presenters includedDes'ree,Dru Hill,Method Man & Redman,Tim Westwood,Lionel Richie,Lulu,Victoria Beckham,Chris Eubank,Another Level,Ladysmith Black Mambazo,Destiny's Child,and girl bandEternal.

2000

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The MOBO Awards 2000 ceremony took place atAlexandra Palace,hosted byTrevor NelsonandLisa Left Eye Lopesand sponsored byMastercard.There show opened with a performance ofMoneybyJameliafeaturingBeenie Man.Craig Davidperformed an acoustic medley ofFill Me In,7 DaysandNice & SlowbyUsher,Sadeexclusively performedBy Your Side,GabrielleperformedRise,MJ ColeperformedCrazy LovefeaturingElizabeth Troy,Donell JonesperformedU Know What's Upfeaturing ceremony host, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. The show closed with a performance ofWho Let The Dogs OutbyBaha Men.

In addition to their performances, Craig David, Jamelia, Beenie Man, MJ Cole and Gabrielle also won awards. With Craig David receiving three awards in total.

Award presenters included MOBO Award founder,Kanya King,Honeyz,Melanie Sykesamongst others.

2001

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2002

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2003

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In 2003, the MOBO awards show moved toThe Royal Albert Halland was hosted byBlu CantrellandLil' Kim,with performances fromDMX,Lumidee,Wayne Wonder, George Benson,Lemar,Seal,Mis-TeeqandRedman,J'NayJohn Adeleye,Big Brovaz,Black Eyed Peasand Kool and the Gang. Among the winners of the night were:50 Cent,Justin Timberlake,Big Brovaz andLisa Maffia,who was the only UK female artist to win an award.

2004

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The ninth awards ceremony took place on 30 September 2004 atThe Royal Albert Halland was broadcast byBBC Television.Janet Jacksonreceived the icon award.So Solid Crewwon the award in theUK garageAct category award beatingDizzee RascalandThe Streets.Controversy surrounded the removal ofreggaeartistsVybz KartelandElephant Manfrom the "Best Reggae Act" category at the 2004 awards due to theirhomophobiaand incitement to murder.[13]

2005

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The 2005 awards show saw one of the biggest line-ups in MOBO award history, including John Legend, Ms Dynamite, Lemar, Kano, Damien Marley, Public Enemy andLauryn Hill.The event was hosted byGina YashereandAkonatThe Royal Albert Hall,with guest presenters Chris Eubank,Lisa Maffia,Josie Darby, Simon Webbe, Myleene Klass,Estelle,Tim Westwood, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Chuck D. Big winners on the night included Corrine Bailey-Rae,Lemar,Black Eyed Peas,Rihanna,Sean PaulandBeyoncé.

2006

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In 2006 the awards ceremony was hosted byCoolioand Gina Yashere atThe Royal Albert Hall.For the first time the World Music and Jazz categories were suspended.Corinne Bailey Raewon the prize for Best UK Newcomer andJai Amorewon Best Unsigned Act. British rapperAkalawon Best Hip Hop Act, beating stiff competition from American acts such asKanye West,50 Cent,andThe Game.

2007

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The 2007 awards ceremony was broadcast live onBBC Threefrom theO2 Arenain London and hosted byShaggyandJamelia.The jazz category returned. Shaggy opened the evening with a medley.T-Painperformed on stage withYung Joc,Craig DavidandKanocollaborated on stage;Ne-Yo,Mutya BuenaandRobin Thickealso performed.Amy Winehouseperformed two songs and accepted the award for Best UK Female.N-Dubzwon Best Newcomer. England cricketerMonty Panesarand England footballerMicah Richardswere among a line up of guests presenting individual awards which also includedSinittaandQuentin Tarantino.

2008

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2009

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Main article:MOBO Awards 2009

The 2009 awards event took place on 30 September at theSEC CentreinGlasgow,the first time the MOBO awards show took place outside London. A tribute performance was dedicated toMichael Jackson,and the Young Soul Rebels performed their charity single "I Got Soul".Reggie YatesandKeri Hilsonhosted the awards show, withPeter Andrepresenting backstage.

2010

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The awards ceremony took place on 20 October 2010 inLiverpool.[15]

2011

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The awards show returned to Glasgow's SEC Centre on 5 October 2011, hosted byJason DerüloandAlesha Dixon.Jessie Jwon four awards, making her the biggest winner of the night.Boyz II Menreceived the award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. Other winners includedRihanna,Tinie Tempah,AdeleandAlborosie.Amy Winehousewas given an award and a special tribute, following her death in July 2011.

2012

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The 17th Awards show took place on 3 November 2012 at the Liverpool Arena. Presented byMiquita OliverandAdam Deacon– with backstage support from Rickie and Melvin – the night sawTrey Songz,Conor Maynard,Emeli Sandé,Misha B,JLS,Stooshe,Labrinth,AngelandWileyperform.

Emeli Sandéwon awards for Best Female, Best Album and Best R&B/Soul whilePlan Btook Best Male Act and Best Hip Hop/Grime.TLCwere awarded Outstanding Contribution to Music, withDionne Warwickreceiving the MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award. The full list of winners where:

2013

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The 18th Awards show took place on 19 October 2013 and was held at theSSE Hydroin Glasgow. It was hosted byTrevor NelsonandSarah-Jane Crawford.Performances includedTinie Tempah,Iggy Azalea,Naughty Boy,RudimentalandJahméne Douglas.[citation needed]

Winners

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2014

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The 19th Awards show took place on 22 October 2014 and was held atThe SSE ArenainLondon.It was hosted byMel BandSarah-Jane Crawford.It was broadcast live onITV2for the first time.

Performances

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  • Professor Green feat Tori Kelly – Lullaby
  • Jessie J feat Kid Ink – Bang Bang + Burnin' Up
  • Krept & Konan & The All Stars – Don't Waste My Time
  • Fekky & Meridan Dan – Still Sittin Here + German Whip
  • Candi Staton & Little Simz – You've Got The Love
  • Jeremih feat Krept & Konan – Don't Tell 'Em
  • Ella Eyre – Comeback
  • Nicole Scherzinger – On The Rocks
  • Gorgon City Feat. MNEK & Jess Glynne – Ready For Your Love + Right Here

Winners

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2015

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The 20th Awards show took place on 4 November 2015 and was held at theFirst Direct ArenainLeeds.[16]The show was broadcast live on ITV2 and hosted bySarah-Jane Crawford.

Performances

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  • Ella Eyre – "Even If"
  • Krept & Konan – "Do It for the Gang, Certified + Freak of the Week"
  • Lianne La Havas – "Unstoppable"
  • Naughty Boy – "Running Lose It All"
  • Rita Ora – "Body on Me + Poison"
  • Section Boyz – "Trapping Ain't Dead"
  • FKA twigs – "Figure 8 + In Time"
  • Fuse ODG – "Million Pound Girl (Badder Than Bad)" + "Dangerous Love"
  • Shakka – "Say Nada"
  • CeeLo Green – "Music to My Soul, Crazy" + "Forget You"

Winners

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2016

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The 21st Awards show took place on 4 November 2016 and was held at theSSE HydroinGlasgow.The show was broadcast live on ITV2 and hosted byRickie Haywood WilliamsandMelvin Odoom.

Tinie Tempah was due to perform, but pulled out hours before the show. He was replaced by Professor Green.

An error saw the wrong act given the award for Best Song. "Of the many worthy winners of best song, we deeply regret a mistake was made," said Mobo organisers, in a statement blaming a "production error".

Performances

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  • Laura Mvula – "Ready Or Not (Here I Come)"
  • Lady Leshurr – "Queen's Speech" + "Where Are You Now?"
  • Craig David – "Rewind + Fill Me In + 16 + When The Bassline Drops + Nothing Like This"
  • Chase & Status ft Tom Grennan & Frisco – "All Goes Wrong + Funny"
  • WSTRN – In2
  • Clean Bandit ft Anne-Marie – "Rockabye"
  • Izzy Bizu – "Mad Behaviour"
  • Professor Green – "One Eye on the Door"
  • Popcaan ft Sneakbo – "Only Man She Wants + Too Cool"
  • Fekky ft Section Boyz – "Madting, Sadting"

Winners

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2017

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The MOBO Awards 2017 took place at Leeds First Direct Arena on 29 November. Stormzy won three awards while Stefflon Don's award made her the only female winner on the night.[17]

2021

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Main article:MOBO Awards 2021

2022

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Main article:MOBO Awards 2022

2023

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Main article:MOBO Awards 2023

MOBO UnSung Awards

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MOBO UnSung is a biennial talent competition for unsigned acts, showcasing the next generation of urban artists.[18]The 10 finalists (unusually increased to 11 in 2018 due to the high numbers of entrants), are narrowed down to a top 3, which the winner is then picked from.[19]

2022

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  • Finalists – A30, Adreyn Cash, Crae Wolf, Genesis Elijah, JClarke, Jordan Adetunji, Mace The Great, Natalie Lindi, Sarah Ikumu, and Zitah.[20][21][22]
  • Top 3 – TBC.

2018

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  • Finalists – Estée Blu, Fred Fredas, Fonzie, Graft, Harris Hameed, Ike Chuks, Jordz The Jay, Kris Evans, Marika, Sakyi 4, and Suelily.[23]

2016

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  • Finalists – Alika, Mullally, Mega Keggwa, Reekz MB,Juls,Tion Wayne,Liz Lubega, WildBoyAce, Jay Alexzander, and U.G.[26][27]
  • Top 3 – Alika, Mega Keggwa, and Mullally.[28]

2014

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  • Finalists – Basheba, Blizzard, Eyez, Geovarn,Hayley May,J The Exodus, Mic Lowry, One 50, Tiana Major9 and YJ.[30][31][32]

2013

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  • Winner – In'Sight.[34]

2012

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Criticism

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The MOBOs have faced criticism for having become increasingly oriented towards "commercial" urban music, and having given nominations and awards to musicians who are not black.[37][38]In 2003, a boycott effort emerged after the American pop musiciansJustin TimberlakeandChristina Aguilerawon the awards for Best R&B Act and Best Video respectively.The Independentdescribed the wins as being the result of the "whiteappropriationof black music ".[37]A MOBO spokesperson defended their presence, stating that the awards were designed to honour achievements in music of black origin, regardless of the ethnicity of their performers, and cited the increasing worldwide growth of urban music at the time.[37]

In 2006, DJ and music journalist Bigger wrote that the presentation had been "veering away from its concept of rewarding music of black origin" as early as its third edition, noting its increasing dominance by American acts at the expense of domestic acts. He argued that the show had become "little more than a pat on the back and a jolly boys' outing for major labels and American acts."[39]

In 2011, Lanre Bakare wrote inThe Guardianthat the show was being affected by the music industry's dilution of the distinctive black music scene, promoting it to mainstream audiences aspopular music(including "manufactured", U.S.-style hip-hop and R&B). In the column, it was noted thatLabrinthhad criticized the nominations ofConor MaynardandEd Sheeranfor awards, while Charlie Dark ofAttica Bluesargued that the MOBOs needed to promote innovation in black music, and "shouldn't be an annual event where everyone pats themselves on the back for very small advances that they've made, when they are powerful enough to bring real change. If they don't adapt, artists who aren't interested in commercial pop and being put in musical boxes will just do their own thing."[38]

In 2020, English rock duoNova Twinswrote an open letter onTwitteraddressed to the MOBOs concerning the lack of a Rock/Alternative category, despite the fact that many POC have contributed to the evolution of rock music, and still are to this day, and hoping "that a Rock/Alternative category will be added to the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards in 2021, recognising the POC contributors to the genre".[40]The MOBOS later replied on Twitter that "the MOBO Awards Judging Panel have actually discussed this and... will continue to review potential category expansions for future Award ceremonies."[41]

See also

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