Prior to the ceremony getting going at around 8pm, a whole host of stars hit the red carpet at the arena, with the likes of NUFC striker Callum Wilson, TV hosts Vick Hope and Fleur East and many of the night's nominees striking a post.

Central Cee is now tied as the most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event.

Ayra Starr defeated Asake, Bnxn & Ruger, King Promise, Odumodublvck, Rema, Shallipopi, Tems, Tyla, and Uncle Waffles to win the Best African

Central Cee, Ayra Starr and Vybz Kartel were all winners at the MOBO Awards (Music Of Black Origin) in Newcastle, England, on Tuesday evening (Feb. 18). The ceremony honors homegrown and international artists from diverse scenes including hip-hop, R&B, grime, jazz, and Afrobeats.

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

Central Cee is now tied as the most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event.

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