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The evening proved to be history-making, with Bashy, Central Cee and Ayra Starr taking home record-breaking awards.

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has made history at the 2025 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, becoming the first woman in 16 years to win the Best African Music Act award.

The rapper has matched Stormzy's record of seven awards, after winning best male act for the second year running.

Bashy, real name Ashley Thomas, opened the awards with a performance of his song How Black Men Lose Their Smile. It’s been 15 years since the Londoner last released a full studio album but Being Poor Is Expensive was clearly worth the wait as it landed Album of the Year.

Ezra Collective, winners of the 2023 Mercury Prize, continued their streak by securing Best Jazz Act. Other notable winners included Scorcher for Best Grime Act, Pozer for Best Drill Act, TSHA for Best Electronic/Dance Act, and Annatoria for Best Gospel Act.

MOBO Awards at Newcastle's Utilita Arena saw Central Cee win Best Male Act and Ayra Starr become the first African woman to win Best International Act. View on euronews

Ayra Starr, a Mavin Records signee, has made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards to the delight of many.

Thousands packed out the Utilita Arena in Newcastle to celebrate the MOBO Awards at a historic awards ceremony.