Olivia Dean Dominates MOBOs with Three Wins at 30th Anniversary
Olivia Dean Dominates MOBOs with Three Wins at 30th Anniversary
In Manchester, Olivia Dean takes song and album of the year plus Best Female Act at the 30th MOBO Awards.
Manchester welcomed the MOBO Awards for the 30th time as the ceremony celebrated three decades of black music and culture at Co-op Live arena. Olivia Dean lit up the night by sweeping three major prizes: Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Female Act, underscoring her rising star status as the awards marked a milestone anniversary.
The night also spotlighted other genre-spanning wins: Raye took home Video of the Year, Central Cee was named Best Hip-Hop Act, and Ezra Collective earned top honors in the Jazz category, highlighting the MOBOs’ continued breadth of talent across scenes.
Dean’s triple win capped a show that mixed nostalgia with fresh momentum, and fans cheered as the winner’s name was announced multiple times. The MOBOs’ 30-year legacy was honored with performances and tributes, while the artists on stage reflected a diverse, thriving music landscape. With the banner night wrapped, industry watchers expect the momentum to push Dean and others into the spotlight for the next wave of award seasons.
