Central Cee has turn out to be the primary artist to win the MOBO for Greatest Male Act 3 times.
Central Cee has received a seventh MOBO award
The 26-year-old rap star received the seventh MOBO award of his profession in Newcastle on Tuesday (18.02.25), thereby equalling Stormzy’s report as essentially the most adorned rapper within the historical past of the occasion.
The London-born star turned the most-streamed UK rap artist in 2024, and he launched his long-awaited debut album, ‘Cannot Rush Greatness’, in January.
Central Cee – whose actual title is Oakley Caesar-Su – didn’t attend the occasion in individual, however host Eddie Kadi accepted the award on his behalf.
Regardless of this, the rap star nonetheless took to social media to acknowledge his newest success on the MOBOs, posting a screenshot from the present and a captioning saying, “that is good”.
Bashy received the coveted Album of the Yr award for ‘Being Poor is Costly’.
The 40-year-old star is broadly recognised as one of many pioneers of UK rap, however he took a 15-year break from the music scene earlier than returning together with his award-winning album in 2024.
Bashy stated: “This has been a 20-plus yr journey.
“It has been onerous work, tenacity, numerous ups and downs, dedication, however that is God’s timing.
“If you happen to’re seeing this whether or not you are on yr one or 20 … do not hand over, preserve going.”
Elsewhere, Darkoo overcame competitors from the likes of Little Simz, Raye and Jorja Smith to win the Greatest Feminine Act award.
The 23-year-old star – who was born in Nigeria, however moved to the UK on the age of seven – thanked God and her household for exhibiting religion in her.
Darkoo stated: “It has been a rollercoaster however they believed in me for the previous yr and I have been shutting it down.”
In the meantime, Odeal received the award for Greatest Newcomer.
The musician admitted to being amazed by his personal success, having additionally obtained the Greatest RandB/Soul Act accolade.
He stated: “One other one, that is insane.
“I am so humbled … years in the past watching these reveals pondering … at some point. And to win two awards is totally insane.”
Full winners listing:
Greatest Male Act:
Central Cee
Greatest Feminine Act:
Darkoo
Greatest Newcomer:
Odeal
Album Of The Yr:
Bashy – Being Poor Is Costly
Track Of The Yr:
Darkoo (ft. Dess Dior) – Favorite Lady
Video Of The Yr:
Mnelia – My Man
Greatest Hip Hop Act:
Bashy
Greatest Grime Act:
Scorcher
Greatest Drill Act:
Pozer
Greatest RandB/Soul Act:
Odeal
Greatest Media Character:
90s Child Present
Greatest African Music Act:
Ayra Starr
Greatest Efficiency In A TV Present/Movie:
Jacob Anderson in Interview With The Vampire
Greatest Digital/Dance Music Act:
TSHA
Greatest Gospel Act:
Annatoria
Greatest Jazz Act:
Ezra Collective
Greatest Producer:
Juls
Greatest Caribbean Music Act:
Shenseea
Greatest Various Music Act:
ALT BLK ERA
Greatest Worldwide Act:
Ayra Starr
