Central Cee, Ayra Starr and Vybz Kartel were all winners at the MOBO Awards (Music Of Black Origin) in Newcastle, England, on Tuesday evening (Feb. 18). The ceremony honors homegrown and international artists from diverse scenes including hip-hop,

Central Cee is now tied as the most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event.

Ayra Starr becomes first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the MOBOs, also clinching Best International Act.