SHERELLE wins Best Electronic/Dance Act at MOBOs 2026
The annual celebration of Black British music was held at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena last night
SHERELLE took home the MOBO Award for Best Electronic/Dance Act, supported by BEMA & Mixmag, during last night's ceremony in Manchester.
The annual celebration of Black British music was held at the Co-op Live Arena yesterday (March 26), and featured performances from FLO, Shenseea and Olivia Dean, alongside a special homage to the last 25 years of grime with a medley curated by DJ Target featuring Chip, D Double E, Nolay, Scorcher and Wiley.
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DJ, producer and label head SHERELLE was named Best Electronic/Dance Act, while FKA twigs, Jazzy, Kilimanjaro, PinkPantheress and salute were also nominated for the award.
Following her success at last month's BRIT Awards 2026, Olivia Dean similarly sweeped many major categories at the MOBO Awards, taking home Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Female Act.
Other winners from the night included Jim Legxacy, who won Best Male Act, Central Cee, who was awarded Best Hip Hop Act, Chip, who took home Best Grime Act, and Stephen Graham was awarded Best Performance in a TV Show/Film for his role in Adolescence.
“Thirty years ago, the MOBO Organisation was born out of a desire to create space where there was none — to recognise, celebrate and elevate Black music and culture," MOBOs founder Kanya King said. "Tonight in Manchester, we’ve seen just how far that vision has come. From global icons to the next generation of trailblazers, this stage continues to be a home for excellence, creativity and truth.”
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“This isn’t just a celebration of the past — it’s a statement about the future. MOBO remains an important platform, and we are more committed than ever to opening doors, breaking barriers and championing the voices that shape culture around the world.”
Fans at home were able to catch all the action from the MOBOs 2026 via Amazon Music's livestream last night – and for those who missed it, MOBO Awards 2026: Access All Areas will be broadcast on BBC One at 11:25PM tonight.
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