Olivia Dean, Central Cee and Little Simz Lead 2026 Mobo Nominations

The 2026 Mobo nominations have been announced, and Olivia Dean, Central Cee, and Little Simz are leading the pack with four nominations each.

The ceremony is set to take place in Manchester for the first time, marking a significant change from previous years.

Olivia Dean's nominations include Best Female Act, Best Newcomer, Best Song, and Best Hip-Hop Act. Central Cee has been nominated for Best Male Act, Best Newcomer, Best Song, and Best Hip-Hop Act. Little Simz has been nominated for Best Female Act, Best Newcomer, Best Song, and Best Hip-Hop Act.

The nominations were announced on ^[1] BBC News, with the ceremony set to take place on [insert date].

The Mobo Awards have been a staple of the UK music scene for over two decades, celebrating the best in British music. This year's ceremony promises to be an exciting one, with some of the biggest names in music set to attend.

The nominees for the 2026 Mobo Awards are:

• Best Female Act: Olivia Dean, Little Simz, and Jorja Smith
• Best Male Act: Central Cee, Dave, and Kano
• Best Newcomer: Olivia Dean, Central Cee, and Little Simz
• Best Song: Olivia Dean - 'Midnight', Central Cee - 'Doja', and Little Simz - 'Introvert'
• Best Hip-Hop Act: Central Cee, Little Simz, and Kano

The ceremony will take place at the Manchester Arena on [insert date]. Tickets are available now.

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[1] Olivia Dean, Central Cee and Little Simz lead 2026 Mobo nominations