British singer-songwriter of Nigerian descent Odeal was a standout star at the 2025 MOBO Awards, marking his first ever MOBO wins by winning two prestigious awards: ‘Best Newcomer‘ and ‘Best R&B/Soul Act‘. Known for his genre-blending style that fuses Afrobeats with rich R&B vocals, Odeal was also nominated for Song of the Year for “Soh-Soh” from his ‘Sunday At Zuri’s’ EP.

His win for ‘Best R&B/Soul Act‘ acknowledges his artistry in the genre, boasting a remarkable discography with projects like ‘Thoughts I Never Said’, ‘Lustropolis’ and more. While the ‘Best Newcomer‘ award signifies his rapid ascent and potential for continued success.

The MOBO Awards ceremony, held on February 18, 2025, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England, celebrated Odeal’s exceptional talent and contributions to Black music, and his win at the 2025 MOBO Awards speaks to his position as an artist to watch, with an imitable work ethic which has seen him consistently release music in the last three years. Particularly riding on the momentum of his viral hit single “Soh Soh” and his collaboration with Summer Walker on “You’re Stuck”.

This double victory spotlights Odeal’s undeniable talent as a multi-genre artist and his significant impact UK R&B music scene.

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The MOBO Awards ceremony, held on February 18, 2025, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England, celebrated Ayra Starr’s exceptional year.  In addition to the ‘Best African Act‘ honor, she also triumphed in the ‘Best International Act’ category.

This double win strengthens Ayra Starr as a leading force in African music and a rising international star.

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This win marks a significant achievement for Ayra Starr and her status in the global music scene.  She joins Wizkid (2017, 2021) and Burna Boy (2020, 2023) as the only Nigerian artists to have won the MOBO Award for Best International Act, placing her among the leading figures in Nigerian music export.

Ayra Starr’s victory comes on the heels of a successful year, marked by the release of her sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21,” her opening for Coldplay’s world tour, and performances at major international festivals like Glastonbury.

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– Asake  

– Ayra Starr  

– BNXN & Ruger  

– King Promise  

– Odumodublvck  

– Rema  

– Shallipopi  

– Tems  

– Tyla  

– Uncle Waffles

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For Best International Act, African talent continues to shine alongside global icons. The nominees are:

– Asake  

– Ayra Starr  

– Beyoncé  

– GloRilla  

– Kendrick Lamar  

– Latto  

– Megan Thee Stallion  

– Nicki Minaj  

– Tems  

– Tyla 

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The Best Producer category also features notable African representation with Ghana’s Juls and Nigeria’s P2J joining a lineup that includes Ceebeeats, Inflo, M1onTheBeat, and Sammy SoSo.

The 2025 MOBO Awards is shaped up to be highly competitive as Asake, Rema, and Tems have been standout forces in 2024, with global hits and high-profile collaborations. South Africa’s Tyla, propelled by the viral success of Water, has also made significant strides, solidifying her presence in international music charts.

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