MOBO Awards 2022: Winners Revealed

Ezra Collective, Little Simz, and Mahalia were among this year's winners

Ezra Collective were among this year's winners.
Author: Alastair SteelPublished 1st Dec 2022
Last updated 1st Dec 2022

The MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin) returned this year for their 25th year, with the ceremony taking place at Wembley Stadium, in London.

This year’s ceremony was hosted by Chunkz and Yung Filly, and the star-studded event saw performances from Kojey Radical, Cat Burns, Flo, Fireboy DML and many more.

Mahalia and Little Simz were among the winners, and we were delighted to announce that Ezra Collective were classed as the Best Jazz Act for 2022.

MOBO Awards 2022: Full List of Winners -

Best Female Act: PinkPantheress

Best Male Act: Central Cee

Album Of The Year (joint winners): Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and Knucks – Alpha Pace

Song Of The Year: Dreya Mac, FelixThe1st and Finch Fetti – Own Brand (Baddie)

Best Newcomer: Bru-C

Video Of The Year: Central Cee – Doja

Best R&B/Soul Act: Mahalia

Best Grime Act: D Double E

Best Hip-Hop Act: D-Block Europe

Best Drill Act: K-Trap

Best International Act: Burna Boy

Best Performance In A TV Show/Film: Kaine Robinson (Kano) as Sully – Top Boy

Best Media Personality: Nella Rose

Best Alternative Music Act: Bob Vylan

Best Electronic/Dance Act: Nia Archives

Best African Music Act: Burna Boy

Best Gospel Act: Still Shadey

Best Jazz Act: Ezra Collective

Best Caribbean Music Act: Skillibeng

Best Producer: Inflo

Lifetime Achievement Award: Nile Rodgers

Outstanding Contribution Award: Craig David

Paving The Way Award: Jamal Edwards MBE

You can see the full list of nominees here.

About the MOBO Awards:

Since 1996, the MOBO organisation has discovered and supported talent in music, film and TV. MOBO operates 365 days a year to create events, content, partnerships and opportunities for young people in the entertainment industries and beyond. The annual TV shows are a celebration of the positive cultural, social and economic impact of this unique organisation.

Since its inception in 1996, the MOBO Awards has truly become one of Europe’s biggest Music Award ceremonies, and perhaps the most important and influential event for music makers and fans. Celebrating excellence in music for more than 20 years, MOBO continues its rich legacy and ongoing growth as the premiere outlet for recognising and honouring the artistic and technical achievements of exceptional British and international talent in the musical fields of Hip Hop, Grime, RnB/Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and African music.

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