Nigerian artists Asake, Ayra Starr, and Odumodublvck have been nominated for the 2025 MOBO Awards in categories like Best International Act and Best African Music Act. These nominations highlight Nigeria's strong influence on the global music scene alongside other top international and African stars.
Nigerian music acts Asake, Ayra Starr, and Odumodublvck have made waves with their nominations at the 2025 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Asake and Ayra Starr have been nominated in the prestigious Best International Act category, which also features global superstars like Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, and Kendrick Lamar.
The 2025 shortlist, released on Wednesday, highlighted Asake's and Ayra Starr's international influence, solidifying their positions as rising global music icons. Alongside them, Odumodublvck and other Nigerian acts have earned spots in the Best African Music Act category, reflecting Nigeria's dominance in the African music scene.
Here are the full nominations for the two key categories:
Best International Act:
- Asake (Nigeria)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Beyoncé (USA)
- Glorilla (USA)
- Kendrick Lamar (USA)
- Latto (USA)
- Megan Thee Stallion (USA)
- Nicki Minaj (USA)
- Tems (Nigeria)
- Tyla (South Africa)
- Asake (Nigeria)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)
- King Promise (Ghana)
- Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
- Rema (Nigeria)
- Shallipopi (Nigeria)
- Tems (Nigeria)
- Tyla (South Africa)
- Uncle Waffles (South Africa)
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