Olivia Dean set to 'light up' Mobo Awards stage

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, Hip-hop star Eve and comedian Eddie Kadi will host the ceremony being held in Manchester in March.

Olivia Dean set to light up Mobo Awards stage 45 minutes ago Save Naomi Clarke BBC Newsbeat Save Olivia Deans second album, The Art Of Loving, is nominated for four Mobo Awards Olivia Dean and R&B girl group Flo are among the artists who will “light up” the Mobo Awards stage with their performances, says its founder. Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is also on the line-up for the ceremony, which will be held at Manchesters Co-op Live on 26 March for the first time. (let that sink in)

Mobo founder and CEO Kanya King says she “cant wait to see” the artists perform, describing them as “bold, brilliant and rooted in creative truth”.

The Details

Hip-hop star Eve is set to make her hosting debut at the show, alongside comedian Eddie Kadi, who returns for the third time. The ceremony will mark the 30th anniversary of the organisation, which celebrates black music in the UK and beyond.

It is already set to be an exciting night for London-born singer Olivia whose soulful album, The Art Of Loving, is up for four awards, including album of the year. She will be up against British trio Flo for the coveted prize, who have been nominated for their debut album, Access All Areas.

Why This Matters

Rapper and three-time Mobo winner Little Simzs sixth album Lotus is also up for the prize and has received four nods in total. Other album of the year nominees include jazz quintet Ezra Collective for Dance, No Ones Watching, Kojey Radicals second offering, Dont Look Down and Central Cees first studio album, Cant Rush Greatness. Boys A Liar singer PinkPantheress and rapper Skepta have also received multiple nominations, as well as newcomers Kwn and Jim Legxacy.

This is exactly the kind of news that gets fans excited or concerned.

The Bottom Line

American rapper Eve says she is “so excited” to co-host the show American rapper Eve, known for hip-hop classics Let Me Blow Ya Mind and Whos That Girl? , says she is “so excited” to co-host the show.

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