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London based artists and groups dominated the 2024 awards.

London-based musicians secured several top awards at this year’s Mobo music awards.

South Londoner, RAYE, was named best female act after the success of her debut album My 21st Century Blues.

Both Little Simz and Stormzy had four nominations and each secured one award. Little Simz received the best hip-hop act award and Stormzy won best music video.

Album of the year was won by rapper Potter Payper for ‘Real Back in Style’.

It was the first album for Payper, real name Jamel Bousbaa, which reached number two in the charts after it’s release in the Summer.

The annual Mobo awards celebrate achievements and excellence in “music of black origin”, having started in 1996.

The Sugababes performed at the awards in Sheffield on Wednesday, prior to winning an impact award.

Where were the artists?

Several top artists didn’t make it to the ceremony to receive their awards, with some recording videos that were played to the audience.

RAYE said she was “really annoyed to not be there in person”, as she is currently on tour in Australia.

Who are the London based winners?

City News has compiled a list of London-based Mobo winners this year:

  • Central Cee – Shepherd’s Bush
  • RAYE – Tooting
  • Little Simz – Islington
  • Stormzy – Croydon
  • Flo (group) – London-based
  • Dave – Brixton
  • D-Block Europe (Group) – Lewisham
  • J-Hus – Stratford
  • Nines – Harlesden
  • Potter-Payper – Barking
  • Sugababes (Group) – London-based
  • Ezra Collective (Group) – London-based
  • Damson Idris – Peckham
  • K-Trap – Lambeth
  • Inflo – Londo
  • ShyGirl – Blackheath
  • Tunde – Willesden Green
  • Ghetts – Plaistow
  • Soul II Soul (Group) – London-based

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