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In Pictures: Mobo Awards 2025 showcase best of black music and culture


By PA News



Stars converged on Newcastle for the Mobo Awards, which celebrate black music and culture across the UK and further afield.

The night included performances from rock duo Nova Twins, British hip hop duo Krept And Konan, and Odeal, Darkoo and Bashy.

The PA news agency was on the red carpet and in Newcastle’s Utilita Arena for the ceremony. These are some of the best pictures from the night.

The Chase star Shaun Wallace was among the celebrities at the star-studded event (Owen Humphreys/PA)
The Chase star Shaun Wallace was among the celebrities at the star-studded event (Owen Humphreys/PA)
DJ Manny Norte wore an all-green ensemble (Owen Humphreys/PA)
DJ Manny Norte wore an all-green ensemble (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Bashy is tipped for awards success (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Bashy is tipped for awards success (Owen Humphreys/PA)
The future is so bright for the Nova Twins they had to wear shades (Owen Humphreys/PA)
The future is so bright for the Nova Twins they had to wear shades (Owen Humphreys/PA)
The duo performed later in the evening (Owen Humphreys/PA)
The duo performed later in the evening (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Krept and Konan were also on the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Krept and Konan were also on the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA)
The pair also performed (Owen Humphreys/PA)
The pair also performed (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Mobo Awards founder Kanya King graced the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Mobo Awards founder Kanya King graced the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Newcastle footballer Callum Wilson was on the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Newcastle footballer Callum Wilson was on the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA)
DJ Vick Hope wore an elegant black dress at the glitzy ceremony
DJ Vick Hope wore an elegant black dress at the glitzy ceremony
Darkoo took the stage and gave an energetic performance during the evening (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Darkoo took the stage and gave an energetic performance during the evening (Owen Humphreys/PA)
British model Leomie Anderson was among the stars in attendance (Owen Humphreys/PA)
British model Leomie Anderson was among the stars in attendance (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Jamaican musician and artist Spice chose a blue outfit for the awards (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Jamaican musician and artist Spice chose a blue outfit for the awards (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Denise Lewis looking graceful on the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Denise Lewis looking graceful on the red carpet (Owen Humphreys/PA)
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