MOBO Awards: Manchester prepares for another HUGE night in music
Stars including Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams and Wiley are heading to Co-Op Live
Just weeks after hosting the BRITs, Manchester is preparing for another HUGE night in British music.
Stars from across the world, including Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams and Wiley, are heading to Co-Op Live for the MOBO Awards.
The awards celebrate the best in music and culture of black origin, and are marking their 30th year.
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Pharrell Williams will receive a special award, marking the 14-time Grammy winner's contribution to music over the decades.
Slick Rick and Estelle will join forces for a unique collaborative performance that highlights Slick’s incredible Hip Hop journey.
Jamaican superstar Shenseea joins the line-up alongside previously announced performers: Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage, ‘MOBO Salutes: Grime 25’ medley with Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher and D Double E (curated by DJ Target), Aitch, and Myles Smith.
Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of the MOBO Group, said: “MOBO has always been about recognising the cultural architects as well as the rising stars shaping the future.
"Pharrell Williams’ songwriting genius has influenced the sound of global music for decades, while Slick Rick’s storytelling laid the foundations for generations of hip hop artists.
"To celebrate that legacy with a special performance alongside Estelle is a real full-circle moment for us.
"And with Shenseea representing the vibrant new wave of Caribbean music on the world stage, this year’s show captures exactly what the MOBO Group has stood for over the last 30 years.”