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style="color:#F0FFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:26px;">TO HAVE BEEN ABLE</span></strong></span></h3><h3 class="rtecenter"><span style="color:#F0FFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:26px;">TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE </span></strong></span></h3><h3 class="rtecenter"><span style="color:#F0FFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:26px;">TO SO MANY ARTISTS,</span></strong></span></h3><h3 class="rtecenter"><span style="color:#F0FFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:26px;">HAVING GIVEN THEM</span></strong></span></h3><h3 class="rtecenter"><span style="color:#F0FFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:26px;">A PLATFORM TO SHINE.</span></strong></span></h3></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class = 'c-content-box c-size-lg c-bg-parallax text-white' style = 'background-image: url("https://mobo.com/sites/default/files/history_background2_0.jpg"); background-color: #000000; '> <div class = 'container '> <div class = 'c-content-feature-10 '> <ul class="c-list"> <li > <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <h3><a href="/mobo-awards-2024" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2024 - UTILITA ARENA SHEFFIELD</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Indiyah & Babatunde, we headed to Sheffield for the first time for the 26th MOBO Awards. The night featured performances by Ghetts, Byron Messia, Sugababes, King Promise and Camidoh, Cristale & more.</span></p> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li > <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <h3><a href="/mobo-awards-2022" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2022 - OVO ARENA WEMBLEY</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Chunkz & Yung Filly, we returned to London to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the MOBO Awards. The night featured performances by Kojey Radical, Beenie Man, Emeli Sande, Cat Burns, Fireboy DML & more.</span></p> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li data-wow-delay = '200 '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <h3><a href="/mobo-awards-2021" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2021 - COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Leigh-Anne Pinnock & Munya Chawawa, we returned to a live show format and headed to Coventry, the UK's City of Culture. </span></p> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li > <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <h3><a href="mobo-awards-2020" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2020 - EXHIBITION LONDON</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Maya Jama and Chunkz, the MOBO Awards returned for a revolutionary virtual ceremony like no other. Featuring performances from Headie One, H.E.R., Tiwa Savage & more.</span></p> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2017" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2017 - LEEDS</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Maya Jama & Marvin Humes, Cardi B, Krept and Konan & Stormzy, Davido, and more hit the stage to deliver incredible performances.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2016" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2016 - GLASGOW</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Rickie & Melvin, we celebrated our 21st anniversary! Popcaan, Craig David, Chase & Status, and more hit the stage to deliver incredible performances.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2015" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2015 - LEEDS</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Sarah-Jane Crawford, we celebrated our 20th anniversary! Stars including Idris Elba, Stormzy and FKA Twigs were in attendance for a truly remarkable event.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2014" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2014 - WEMBLEY ARENA</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Mel B and Sarah-Jane Crawford, the night belonged to Sam Smith, who walked away with a whopping four MOBO Awards, as we returned to London!</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2013" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2013 - GLASGOW</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Trevor Nelson and Sarah-Jane Crawford, the night belonged to Laura Mvula and Naughty Boy, who each walked away with two MOBO Awards!</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2012" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2012 - LIVERPOOL</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Miquita Oliver and Adam Deacon, great British success story Emeli Sandé triumphed with three MOBO Award wins!</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2011" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2011 - GLASGOW</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Jason Derulo and Alesha Dixon, the night belonged to Jessie J, who walked away with a blinding four MOBO awards! </span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2010" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2010 - LIVERPOOL</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Reggie Yates, it was ‘Written In The Stars’ that the night would belong to Tinie Tempah, who accepted two MOBO Awards.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2009" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2009 - GLASGOW</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Reggie Yates and Keri Hilson, a spectacular tribute performance was dedicated to Michael Jackson, who was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. </span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2008" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2008 - WEMBLEY</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Mel B and Rev Run, the night featured memorable performances from John Legend, Flo-Rida, Estelle and more! </span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2007" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2007 - LONDON O2 ARENA</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Jamelia and Shaggy, the night belonged to Amy Winehouse as she walked away with Best UK Female Act and delivered an incredible live performance. </span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2006" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2006 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Coolio and Gina Yashere, we had a stunning array of performances from artist’s including Rihanna, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lemar and Jamelia.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2005" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2005 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Akon and Gina Yashere, we celebrated our 10th anniversary with performances from Lauryn Hill, Ms. Dynamite, Kano and Public Enemy.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2004" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2004 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Mos Def, we honoured Janet Jackson with the MOBO Icon Award and Kanye West was the leading man with two MOBO Award wins.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2003" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2003 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Blu Cantrell and Lil Kim, 50 Cent was the leading man on the night, winning a whopping three MOBO Awards.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2002" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2002 - LONDON ARENA</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Alesha Dixon and LL Cool J, we honoured Chaka Khan with a Lifetime Achievement Award and Ms. Dynamite won three MOBO Awards.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2001" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2001 - LONDON ARENA</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;"> Hosted by Kelis and Trevor Nelson, the night belonged to So Solid Crew and UK Garage's dominance. We also witnessed performances from R. Kelly and Craig David. </span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/2000" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>2000 - ALEXANDRA PALACE</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes and Trevor Nelson, Sade hit the MOBO stage for an exclusive performance. Craig David also won big on the night!</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/1999" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>1999 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Wyclef Jean and Spice Girl Mel B, the 1999 MOBO Awards also saw some big names presenting awards – including Victoria and David Beckham! </span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/1998" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>1998 - ROYAL ALBERT HALL</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Spice Girl Mel B and Bill Bellamy, we honoured Diddy with an Outstanding Achievement Award and BB King with a Lifetime Achievement Award.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="c-list"> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInRight ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card c-font-right"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-right c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-right"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/1997" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>1997 - CONNAUGHT ROOMS</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">Hosted by Lisa I'Anson, we honoured Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall with an Outstanding Achievement award. Mary J. Blige and Eternal also performed.</span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div></li> <div class="c-border-middle c-bg-opacity-2"></div> <li class = 'wow animate fadeInLeft ' data-wow-delay = '0.2s '> <div class="c-card"> <i class="icon-trophy c-font-27 c-theme-font c-float-left c-border c-border-opacity"></i> <div class="c-content c-content-left"> <div class = 'f-white '><h3><a href="history/1996" style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:30px;"><strong>1996 - CONNAUGHT ROOMS</strong></a></h3><p><span style="color:#EAEAEA;">We launched! It was a ground-breaking event and we recognised the talents of artists such as The Fugees, Tupac, Goldie, Seal and Lionel Richie. </span></p></div> </div> </div><div class="c-border-bottom c-bg-opacity-2"></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nd-region"> <div class = "container-fluid"> <div id="Content-FullWidth" class="row"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nd-region"> <div class = "container-fluid"> <div id="Footer-FullWidth" class="row"> <div id="footer" class="col-md-12 "> <div class="region region-footer"> <div id="block-block-44" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <div class = 'c-layout-footer c-layout-footer-6 c-bg-grey-1 ' id = 'footer'> <div class = 'container '> <div class = 'c-prefooter c-bg-white '> <div class = 'c-foot '> <div class = 'row '> <div class = 'col-md-7 '> <div class="c-content-title-1"><h3 class="c-left c-font-uppercase c-font-bold c-font-20"><span class = "title-wrap">Contact <span class='c-theme-font'>MOBO</span></span></h3></div> <div class = 'c-text c-font-16 c-font-regular '><p>For all enquires, please click <a href="/contact">here</a>.</p></div> </div> <div class = 'col-md-5 '> <div class="c-content-title-1"><h3 class="c-left c-font-uppercase c-font-bold c-font-20"><span class = "title-wrap">SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER</span></h3></div> <div id="block-block-94" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <script charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript" src="//js-eu1.hsforms.net/forms/embed/v2.js"></script> <script> hbspt.forms.create({ region: "eu1", portalId: "26160880", formId: "ea466275-c390-4fdb-9a21-a063d4aa352c" }); </script> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class = 'c-head '> <div class = 'row '> <div class = 'col-sm-12 col-md-6 '> <div class = 'c-left '> <div class = 'socicon '> <a class = 'socicon-btn socicon-btn-circle socicon-lg socicon-facebook tooltips ' href="https://www.facebook.com/moboofficial " data-original-title=""></a> <a class = 'socicon-btn socicon-btn-circle socicon-youtube tooltips ' href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mobotvofficial?sub_confirmation=1 " data-original-title=""></a> <a class = 'socicon-btn socicon-btn-circle socicon-twitter tooltips ' href="https://www.twitter.com/moboawards " data-original-title=""></a> <a class = 'socicon-btn socicon-btn-circle socicon-instagram tooltips ' href="https://www.instagram.com/moboawards " data-original-title=""></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class = 'c-postfooter c-bg-dark-2 '> <div class = 'container '> <div class = 'row '> <div class = 'col-sm-12 col-md-6 c-col '> <p class="c-copyright c-font-grey">2017 © MOBO Organisation Ltd.  <span class="c-font-grey-3">All Rights Reserved.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <script src="//maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=" type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.10.2/jquery.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> <![CDATA[//><!]]> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://mobo.com/sites/default/files/js/js_38VWQ3jjQx0wRFj7gkntZr077GgJoGn5nv3v05IeLLo.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://mobo.com/sites/default/files/js/js_W9EhXPzXN8fa_3V5ITmDvpFZrMXEYaErkRlY3wwPIqc.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> <![CDATA[//><!]]> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://mobo.com/sites/default/files/js/js_rsGiM5M1ffe6EhN-RnhM5f3pDyJ8ZAPFJNKpfjtepLk.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> <![CDATA[//><!]]> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://mobo.com/sites/default/files/js/js_wKb9yphS7oZu7TDNClpLDP_9OdFTWuSSxEmueiYFzkI.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> <![CDATA[//><!]]> </script> <div class="c-layout-go2top" style="display: block;"> <i class="icon-arrow-up"></i> </div>  </body> </html>

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