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Olivia Dean, Little Simz Top Mobo Nods
15 Jan
Summary
- Olivia Dean and Little Simz received the most nominations for the 2026 Mobo Awards.
- Dean's 'The Art Of Loving' and Simz's 'Lotus' earned four nominations each.
- The 2026 Mobo Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Manchester.

The 2026 Mobo Awards have announced their nominees, with Olivia Dean and Little Simz emerging as frontrunners. Both artists have garnered four nominations each, highlighting their significant contributions to black music.
Dean's critically acclaimed album, 'The Art Of Loving,' earned her multiple accolades, including a nod for album of the year. Simz, already a three-time Mobo winner, received nominations for her album 'Lotus,' marking a strong artistic statement following a creative partnership change.
Other notable artists recognized with multiple nominations include PinkPantheress, Skepta, Central Cee, Flo, and emerging talents Kwn and Jim Legxacy. The winners will be celebrated at a ceremony hosted in Manchester on March 26.




