Slowly but surely my Mobo awards dreams are coming true. I’m not exactly where I want to be… which is on the stage hosting the annual event… but soon come.

It all started in 2012 when I attended the awards ceremony in Liverpool as a member of the press with Link Up TV. I was so nervous and almost messed up some HUGE interviews because of it, but my homie, mentor and director Rashid literally shook me and calmed my nerves and I had my first red carpet and awards coverage. And yes I absolutely loved!

On to 2013, I was asked to be on the first EVER Mobo Awards panel. The panel where hand picked and selected as representatives of the “music industry ” and yes I was soooo honoured to be apart of it! Unfortunately I was unable to attend as the awards were all the way in Glasgow, but it was a pleasure contributing to the nominations shortlist!

Well let’s fast forward to 2014!  More specifically yesterday lol.

I had the pleasure of attending the Mobo Awards 2014 launch event where they announced this year’s Mobo awards nominees  and Yes for the second year, I was on the official Mobo Awards Nominations panel.  It was an absolute pleasure to attend and hear the live announcements.

And the nominees are…

MOBO Best Male Act
Fuse ODG
Ghetts
Krept & Konan
Sam Smith
Tinie Tempah

MOBO Best Female Act
FKA Twigs
Jessie J
Katy B
Marsha Ambrosius
Rita Ora

MOBO Best Newcomer
Ella Eyre
FKA Twigs
Jess Glynne
Kwabs
Little Simz
M.O
Melissa Steel
Meridian Dan
MNEK
Raleigh Ritchie

MOBO Best International Act
Beyonce
Chris Brown
Drake
Iggy Azalea
J Cole
Jhene Aiko
Kendrick Lamar
Nicki Minaj
Pharrell
Trey Songz

MOBO Best Song
Ed Sheeran featuring Pharrell – ‘Sing’
Fuse ODG featuring Sean Paul -’Dangerous Love’
Krept & Konan – ‘Don’t Waste My Time’
Meridian Dan featuring Big H & JME – ‘German Whip’
Sam Smith – ‘Stay With Me’

MOBO Best Video
FKA Twigs – ‘Two Weeks’
Jacob Banks – Move With You’
Rudimental featuring Becky Hill – ‘Powerless’
Scorcher featuring Wretch 32, Mercston & Ari – “Work Get It’
Skepta featuring JME – ‘That’s Not Me’

MOBO Best Album
Ghetts – ‘Rebel With A Cause’
Katy B – ‘Little Red’
Krept And Konan – ‘Young Kingz’
Sam Smith – ‘In The Lonely Hour’
Tinie Tempah – ‘Demonstration’

MOBO Best Gospel Act
Annastasia Baker
J. Vessel
Kristyna Myles
Living Faith Connection Choir
Noel Robinson

MOBO Best Reggae Act
Alkaline
Chronixx
Popcaan
Stylo G
Tarrus Riley

MOBO Best Jazz Act
Andreas Varady
Jason Rebello
Peter Edwards
Phronesis
Zara McFarlane

MOBO Best Hip Hop Act
Fekky
G FrSH
Krept & Konan
Professor Green
Tinie Tempah
Little Simz

MOBO Best African Act
Afrikan Boy
Davido
DJ Clock
Dr Sid
Fuse ODG
Mafikozolo
Mista Silva
Tiwa Savage
Wiz Kid
Yemi Alade

MOBO Best Grime Act
Big Narstie
Ghetts
JME
Lethal Bizzle
Meridian Dan
Novelist
Skepta
Sox
Stormzy
Wiley

MOBO Best R&B / Soul Act
Daley
Estelle
Jessie Ware
Marsha Ambrosius
Sam Smith

If I’m honest there were a few shockers on the list both good and bad… but all in all it looks like it’s going to be a great year and the MOBO’s are officially back in London this year at Wembley Arena with a 3 year ITV contract! woop woop!

Check out my VLOG about the launch event you might get a few extra confessionals from me and a fews laughs too.

Congrats to all of the nominees now it’s up to you the viewers to get those votes in!

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