MOBOs 2021: Rapper Dave is nominated for a whopping FIVE awards while Drill star Central Cee lands an impressive four nods
Dave is the most nominated artist at the upcoming MOBO Awards which will be held in London next month.
The 23-year-old rapper received wide appraise for his chart-topping second studio album, We're All Alone in This Together, this year.
He is in with a chance of taking home an impressive haul, including Album, Song and Video of the year, along with Best Male Act and Best Hip-Hop Act.
Star: Dave is the most nominated artist at the upcoming MOBO Awards which will be held in London next month
Hot off his tail, Drill star Central Cee has landed four nods, while rap stars Ghetts and Little Simz, soul star Cleo Sol, and Mercury Prize-winner Arlo Parks have earned three nods apiece.
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The Best Male Act nominees also include AJ Tracey, Ghetts, Headie One, and Potter Payper.
Shaybo, Bree Runway, Little Simz, Cleo, Arlo, and Tiana Major9, meanwhile, will face-off for Best Female Act.
Impressive: Hot off his tail, Drill star Central Cee has landed four nods
Incredible voice: Mercury Prize-winner Arlo Parks has earned an impressive three nods
A celebration of all things Black music and culture, the ceremony will be held on December 5 at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the West Midlands.
The first-ever winner of the inaugural Best Drill Act prize will be crowned, with the best British stars in the genre, including Central Cee, Digga D, Headie One, K-Trap, Loski, M1llionz, Russ Millions, SR, Tion Wayne, and Unknown T up for the accolade.
Backroad Gee, Enny, Joy Crookes, and Pinkpantheress are up for Best Newcomer.
Competitive: The Best Male Act nominees also include AJ Tracey (pictured), Ghetts, Headie One, and Potter Payper
The likes of Doja Cat, Drake, Kanye West, Lil Nas X, and Megan Thee Stallion lead the Best International Act shortlist.
Elsewhere, in the Best Performance In A TV Show/Film category, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright, and Daniel Kaluuya are among the nominees.
Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of MOBO Group, said: 'The past 20 months have been extremely challenging for artists everywhere but as always we are seeing creatives rise up and adapt, even in a global pandemic.
Well done: Shaybo, Bree Runway, Little Simz (pictured), Cleo, Arlo, and Tiana Major9, meanwhile, will face-off for Best Female Act
Famous faces: The likes of Doja Cat (pictued), Drake, Kanye West, Lil Nas X, and Megan Thee Stallion lead the Best International Act shortlist
'This year's crop of MOBO nominees have not only shown resilience but incredible talent and range.
'We could not be prouder to celebrate their achievements across the 18 categories that span genres, as well as excellence in TV, film and media.
'Congratulations and best of luck to all of our nominees. Here's to a big night on 5th December in Coventry!'
To vote for your favourite acts head to voting.mobo.com.
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