Fuse ODG, others nominated for UK - MOBO Awards 2014

The 2014 Mobo Awards is due and among the nominees is Ghanaian-born-UK-based artiste Fuse ODG has been announced as one of the nominees.

Nigeria’s Wizki, Davido and Mista Silva are also among the nominees for the 2014 edition of the awards which returns to London after five years.

Also on the list is soul singer Sam Smith and hip hop duo Krept and Konan taking the lead with nominations in four categories each.

Fuse ODG, Ghetts, Meridian Dan and Tinie Tempah are all up for three awards, while FKA Twigs is flying the flag for female artists with three nominations.

Katy B and Marsha Ambrosius are both nominated for two awards.

Speaking to independent.co.uk, Kany King, founder of the Mobos said he found it exciting to see music revolutionised and more impactful.

"I find it particularly exciting to see so many underground artists featured, who've reached new heights over the last year and broken into the wider consciousness. It's testament to their talent and their determination to succeed and we are very proud to witness their successes to date.

This year's show at Wembley is set to be nothing short of spectacular."

Below is the full list of nominations:

MOBO Best Male Act

Fuse ODG

Ghetts

Krept & Konan

Sam Smith

Tinie Tempah

MOBO Best Female Act

FKA Twigs

Jessie J

Katy B

Marsha Ambrosius

Rita Ora

MOBO Best Newcomer

Ella Eyre

FKA Twigs

Jess Glynne

Kwabs

Little Simz

M.O

Melissa Steel

Meridian Dan

MNEK

Raleigh Ritchie

MOBO Best International Act

Beyonce

Chris Brown

Drake

Iggy Azalea

J Cole

Jhene Aiko

Kendrick Lamar

Nicki Minaj

Pharrell

Trey Songz

MOBO Best Song

Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell, “Sing”

Fuse ODG ft. Sean Paul, “Dangerous Love”

Krept & Konan, “Don’t Waste My Time”

Meridian Dan ft. Big H & JME, “German Whip”

Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”

MOBO Best Video

FKA Twigs, “Two Weeks”

Jacob Banks, “Move With You”

Rudimental ft. Becky Hill, “Powerless”

Scorcher ft. Wretch 32, Mercston & Ari, “Work Get It”

Skepta ft. JME, “That’s Not Me”

MOBO Best Album

Ghetts, Rebel With A Cause

Katy B, Little Red

Krept & Konan, Young Kingz

Sam Smith, In The Lonely Hour

Tinie Tempah, Demonstration

MOBO Best Gospel Act

Annastasia Baker

J. Vessel

Kristyna Myles

Living Faith Connection Choir

Noel Robinson

MOBO Best Reggae Act

Alkaline

Chronixx

Popcaan

Stylo G

Tarrus Riley

MOBO Best Jazz Act

Andreas Varady

Jason Rebello

Peter Edwards

Phronesis

Zara McFarlane

MOBO Best Hip Hop Act

Fekky

G FrSH

Krept & Konan

Professor Green

Tinie Tempah

MOBO Best African Act

Afrikan Boy

Davido

DJ Clock

Dr Sid

Fuse ODG

Mafikozolo

Mista Silva

Tiwa Savage

WizKid

Yemi Alade

MOBO Best Grime Act

Big Narstie

Ghetts

JME

Lethal Bizzle

Meridian Dan

Novelist

Skepta

Sox

Stormzy

Wiley

MOBO Best R&B / Soul Act

Daley

Estelle

Jessie Ware

Marsha Ambrosius

Sam Smith