Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Ayra Starr were among the big winners at the 2026 MOBO Awards held in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Wizkid clinched the Best African Music Act award, beating fellow Nigerian artists including Davido, Rema, Shallipopi, Tiwa Savage, and Adekunle Gold.
Ayra Starr also secured a major win, taking home the Best International Act award ahead of global stars like Cardi B, Gunna, and Kehlani.
British-Nigerian media personality Niko Omilana won the Best Media Personality category, beating contenders such as Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty) and DJ Remi Burgz.
The 2026 edition of the MOBO Awards, held for the first time in Manchester, celebrated Black music and culture, recognising talents from across the globe.
Other nominees of Nigerian descent included Odeal, who was nominated for Best Male Act and Best R&B/Soul Act, as well as actors Wunmi Mosaku, Damson Idris, Dayo Koleosho, and Cynthia Erivo, who were nominated in the Best Performance in a TV Show/Film category.
