The AMVCA 2026 is set for May 9 in Lagos with 32 award categories, new regional inclusions, and veteran actress Joke Silva leading as head judge.
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Seven MOBOs Later, Wizkid Is Still the Most Awarded Artist
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGWizkid just won his seventh MOBO Award — making him the most decorated artist in the ceremony’s 30-year history. At the 2026 edition held in Manchester, he claimed Best African Music Act, beating Davido, Rema, Tyla, Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr, and Adekunle Gold among others.
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Ayra Starr Does It Again With Back-to-Back MOBO Wins
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGAyra Starr just became the only female artist in MOBO history to win Best International Act more than once. At the 2026 ceremony — the awards’ 30th anniversary — she defended her title against Cardi B, Gunna, Tyla, Kehlani, and Vybz Kartel, among others.
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Did you know Kanya King organised the first MOBO Awards from a makeshift office in her bedroom, on a six-week deadline and almost no money? The mainstream music industry told her it would never work. She mortgaged her house, found a business partner, and went ahead anyway. Thirty years later, MOBO reaches over 250 million people globally and is still the most important night in Black music.
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Ghana’s Akwasidae Festival: A Tradition That Returns Every Six Weeks
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGThe Akwasidae Festival is one of Ghana’s most important cultural traditions, yet many people outside the country have never heard of it. Celebrated every six weeks by the Ashanti people, this festival is dedicated to honouring ancestors, strengthening community bonds, and preserving cultural identity
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Black excellence at the Oscars tells a story of talent, resilience, and progress. From historic firsts to recent wins, these moments highlight how Black actors and filmmakers have shaped global cinema and continue to redefine what success looks like on Hollywood’s biggest stage.
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