The MOBO Awards are back for their annual award show, celebrating music of Black origin all across the globe. Active for 25 years, huge mega starts artists such as Will Smith, Bebe Winans and Destiny Child have all won MOBOs, with Mary Mary being the first group to win Best Gospel Act in 2000.
Previous winners include Guvna B, Volney Morgan & New Ye and Triple O. This year the nominees for Best Gospel Act have been released and feature some of the UKs finest in Christian talent:
Asha Elia
One of the Queens of Christian r&b, Asha Elia has gone from strength to strength since releasing her EP New Woke Deal in 2020. Her single Nights Like This got over 1 million streams on Spotify and solidified her place in the Christian music scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQJ35MQ30ok
Calledout Music
A talented singer/songwriter, Calledout Music has grown in popularity in recent years, touring the likes of Europe, the US and Canada. The artist won Best Gospel Act at the 2020 MOBO Awards and has since dropped his album My Beautiful Reality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdBob4T_lNM
Rachel Kerr
Winner of the 2012 Best Gospel Act, Rachel Kerr is a well known and much respected member of the Christian music scene, a member of the Grammy Award Association and a BET Music Matters endorsed artist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNL3xq8pptc
Reblah
Multi-Award winning Christian artist Reblah was born and raised in London UK and has been a staple in the Christian grime and rap scene for many years, with fans spanning across the UK, Lagos and Istanbul.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzL4TMmPzNk
Sarah Teibo
Sarah Tibo has been a pioneer in the gospel scene since 2015 with her debut single Steal my Joy followed by her debut album Walk with Me which earned her a MOBO nomination and multiple awards including Premier Gospel Awards Album of the Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZnF8zOoy2Y
Still Shadey
Still Shadey is a multifaceted entertainer and electric performer, dropping his award-winning album How To Kill A Caterpillar in 2021 and going on tour across the UK. The artist is one of the Christian rap scenes finest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwqEE5Appi0
The ceremony takes place on November 30th 2022 and will see the winner crowned alongside other categories such as Best Album, Best Song and Best Newcomer.