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Olivia Dean was among the winners on Thursday evening as the triumphant star claimed her first MOBO Awards – after leading the red carpet glamour at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
The 27-year-old British singer has won plenty of accolades just this year alone at the Grammys and BRIT Awards.
And it proved to be her night again as she swept the board at this year’s MOBOs, earning Best Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year as well as Best Female Act.
Olivia led the glamorous stars on the red carpet as she joined the likes of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Indiyah Pollack and topless Tallia Storm.
Upon receiving her third win of the night, the dazzling star took to the stage and dedicated her award to her mum and auntie for ‘making her the woman she is today’.
‘Hi everyone! It’s such an honour to be here and I just feel so proud to be a black British female artist, I feel so proud and I just want to say big ups to all the other woman in this category, you’re amazing’, she said.
‘And I just wanted to dedicate this to my mum and my auntie who made me the woman I am today, I love you guys. Okay bye!’
Olivia performed her famed hit A Couple Minutes on stage, which is part of her album The Art of Loving.
Adolescence took home yet another gong to add to its growing collection as Stephen Graham picked up his award for Best Performance in a TV/Film.
The actor said the win ‘means the world’ to him as he dedicated his award to his father, who looked on proudly in the crowd.
Stephen was supported by his son Alfie and rarely-seen stepfather Mike Fazakerley, as well as his half brother Nathan Fazakerley.
He said: ‘This recognition for me means the world. I’d like to give love and respect for my fellow nominees. This is just as much theirs as it is mine.
‘Can we give them all a massive round of applause? On a personal level, my friends and family – you know who you are – thank you for helping me do something I can’t do on my own.’
Pharrell Williams took to the stage to pick up his Global Songwriter Award.
For best male act, it was Jim Legxacy who took the award, while 18-year-old DC3 took home two MOBOs for Best Newcomer and Best Gospel Act.
Slick Rick was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by MOBO’s founder Kanya King.
Former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne, 34, looked sensational as she joined her footballer partner, also 34, on the red carpet.
Leigh-Anne turned heads in a racy black floor-length dress, complete with mesh panels, daring cut-outs, and a figure-hugging silhouette as she posed up a storm for cameras.
Letting the dress take centre stage, she accessorised with gold jewellery and styled her dark tresses in a sleek ponytail.
Meanwhile, Andre cut a stylish figure in a black jacket with leather panels and tailored trousers, cosying up to his wife for snaps.
Also in attendance were Ryley Isaac, Nia Smith, Richard Blackwood, Estelle, Misha B, Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas, Eve, Kojey Radical, and Slick Rick.
Ryley, 24, bared her cleavage in a plunging silver-embellished gown featuring a daring thigh-high split.
Nia opted for a trendy sage green leather co-ord, while Richard, 53, looked suave in a crisp white suit and black suede shoes.
Estelle, 46, dazzled in an orange sequin one-shoulder dress with an asymmetric hem, while Misha, 34, stunned in a red strapless gown with a lace-textured bust and matching gloves.
Eve, 47, put on a sizzling display in a black dress with diamante bodysuit detailing, showcasing her toned legs.
Olivia, 27, wowed in a black sparkly halterneck gown, adding height to her frame with pointed heels as she struck a series of sultry poses.
Kojey, 33, kept things cool in a washed leather jacket and matching trousers, while Slick Rick, real name Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, 61, looked sharp in a plum blazer and coordinating trousers.
2026 MOBO Awards winners
Best male act – in association with Prostate Cancer UK
Central Cee
Elmiene
Jim Legxacy
Nemzzz
Odeal
Skepta
Best female act – in association with got2b
Flo
Kwn
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
Pinkpantheress
Sasha Keable
Album of the year – in association with Amazon music
Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness
Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching
Flo – Access All Areas
Kojey Radical – Don’t Look Down
Little Simz – Lotus
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving
Song of the year
AJ Tracey Feat. Jorja Smith – Crush
Donaeo Feat. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir – Nights Like This
Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap
Jim Legxacy & Dave – 3x
Kwn – Do What I Say
Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You
Olivia Dean – Man I Need
Pinkpantheress – Illegal
Raye – Where Is My Husband!
Tim Duzit – Kat Slater
Best Grime Act – Supported by Trench
Chip
Jayahadadream
Kasst 8
Ruff Sqwad
Scorcher
Wiley
Best Hip Hop act
Aitch
Asco
Catch
Central Cee
D-Block Europe
Kojey Radical
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Wretch 32
Youngs Teflon
Best Drill Act
36
Booter Bee
Chy Cartier
Esdeekid
K-Trap
Leostaythrill
Nemzzz
Pozer
Twin S
Wohdee
Best performance in a TV/Film
Aaron Pierre – Mufasa: The Lion King
Ashley Thomas – Hostage
Ashley Walters – Adolescence
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Damson Idris – F1
Dayo Koleosho – EastEnders
Lennie James – Mr Loverman
Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Hard Truths
Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Best Caribbean Music Act
Ayetian
Lila Iké
Masicka
Shenseea
Vybz Kartel
Yung Bredda
Best Jazz Act
Cktrl
Ego Ella May
Ezra Collective
Kokoroko
Nubya Garcia
Yazmin Lacey
Best newcomer
DC3
EsDeeKid
Finessekid
Jim Legxacy
Kwn
Namesbliss
Nia Smith
Sekou
Skye Newman
YT
Best international act
Ayra Starr
Cardi B
Clipse
Gunna
Kehlani
Leon Thomas
Mariah The Scientist
Moliy
Tyla
Vybz Kartel
Video of the year – in association with Vevo
Pozer – Shanghigh Noon (dir. Bas Haselager)
FKA twigs – Eusexua (dir. Jordan Hemingway)
Jim Legxacy – Father (dir. Lauzza)
Little Simz – Flood feat. Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly (dir. Salomon Ligthelm)
Raye – Where is my husband (Dir. The Reids)
Skepta and Fred Again – Back 2 Back (dir. Domamanic and Skepta)
Best R’N’B soul act
Elmiene
Flo
Kwn
Odeal
Olivia Dean
Sasha Keable
Best Alternative Music Act
Alt Blk Era
Blood Orange
Hak Baker
Michael Kiwanuka
Nova Twins
Rachel Chinouriri
Best media personality
Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty)
DJ AG
In My Opinion
Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe (Melissa’s wardrobe)
Nadia Jae
Niko Omilana
PK Humble
Remi Burgz
Uche Natori
Winners Talking
Best African music act
Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Davido (Nigeria)
Joshua Baraka (Uganda)
Moliy (Ghana)
Rema ((Nigeria)
Shalliopi (Nigeria)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Tyla (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Gospel Act supported by Premier Gospel
Annatoria
DC3
Faith Child
Imrhan
Sondae
Still Shadey
Best Producer
Inflo
Jaes
Miles Clinton James
P2J
Sammy Soso
Zach Nahome
Best electronic/dance act supported by Bema and Mixmag
FKA twigs
Jazzy
Kilimanjaro
Pinkpantheress
Salute
Sherelle