Ayra Starr wins best African act at 2025 MOBO Awards [Full Winners List] — Guardian Life — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

19 February 2025   |  
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Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has etched her identify within the report books, turning into the primary feminine artiste in 16 years to win the Greatest African Music Act on the 2025 MOBO Awards. The award ceremony, which recognises excellence in Black music and tradition, befell in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The ‘Rush’ crooner didn’t cease…

Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has etched her identify within the report books, turning into the primary feminine artiste in 16 years to win the Greatest African Music Act on the 2025 MOBO Awards.

The award ceremony, which recognises excellence in Black music and tradition, befell in Newcastle, United Kingdom.

The ‘Rush’ crooner didn’t cease at only one win—she additionally bagged the Greatest Worldwide Music Act award, becoming a member of the league of Nigerian superstars like Wizkid and Burna Boy who’ve beforehand taken residence the identical worldwide honour.

An evening of celebration

The MOBO Awards, hosted by British media personalities Indiyah Polack and Eddie Kadi, introduced collectively prime artistes from throughout the globe, shining a highlight on the impression of Black music worldwide. It was an evening of glamour, pleasure, and unforgettable performances.

Ayra Starr, born Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, has been making waves within the music business since her breakout hit ‘Away’ in 2021.

The 22-year-old singer, signed to MAVIN Information, has solidified her place as one in all Afrobeats’ strongest voices, mixing youthful power with a signature sound that resonates throughout continents.

A second of emotion

Stepping onto the MOBO stage to obtain her award, Ayra Starr was visibly emotional, In her heartfelt speech, she stated, “Okay, that is my first MOBO. And that is the primary time I’m profitable a MOBO Award—make some noise! I’m truly shaking proper now. I’m truly nervous. Thanks a lot to everyone who supported me. Thanks to my group—my wonderful MOB-STARS. My wonderful brothers who make music with me—the producers within the studio—my studio companions in crime; my label—MAVINS report, Embryo, my mummy…”

See the complete record of winners beneath:Full Checklist of Winners – MOBO Awards 2025Best Male Act: Central CeeBest Feminine Act: DarkooBest Newcomer: OdealAlbum of the 12 months: Bashy – Being Poor Is ExpensiveSong of the 12 months: Darkoo – Favorite Lady (ft. Dess Dior)Video of the 12 months: Mnelia – My Man (directed by Femi Bello)Greatest Hip-Hop Act: BashyBest Grime Act: ScorcherBest Drill Act: PozerBest R&B/Soul Act: OdealBest Media Character: 90s Child ShowBest African Music Act: Ayra StarrBest Efficiency in a TV Present/Movie: Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With the VampireBest Digital/Dance Music Act: TSHABest Gospel Act: AnnatoriaBest Jazz Act: Ezra CollectiveBest Producer: JulsBest Caribbean Music Act: ShenseeaBest Various Music Act: ALT BLK ERABest Worldwide Act: Ayra StarrMOBO Paving the Approach Award: Denise LewisMOBO Influence Award: Vybz Kartel