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Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated For 2025 MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards has unveiled nominations for their 2025 edition.

Nigerian singers, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck were nominated for the 2025 Music of Black Origin Awards.

Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake are nominated in the Best International Act category alongside Beyonce, Glorilla, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Tyla.

In the Best African Music Act category, Asake, Ayra Starr, Bnxn & Ruger, Odumodublvck, Rema, Shallipopi, and Tems are nominated alongside South African singers; Tyla and Uncle Waffles.

For the first time, the ceremony will take place in Newcastle, at the Utilita Arena on Tuesday, February 18.

See the full 2025 MOBO Awards Nominations List below….

Best Male Act

Bashy

Central Cee

D-Block Europe

Ghetts

Nemzzz

Sampha

Best Female Act In Association With Got2b

Cleo Sol

Darkoo

Jorja Smith

Little Simz

Nia Archives

Raye

Album Of The Year

Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive

Cleo Sol – Gold

Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose

Jorja Smith – Falling Or Flying

Sampha – Lahai

Skrapz – Reflection

Song Of The Year

Central Cee Feat. Lil Baby – Band4Band

Chase & Status, Stormzy – Backbone

Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior – Favourite Girl

Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani

Leostaytrill – Pink Lemonade

Odeal – Soh-Soh

Best Newcomer

Chy Cartier

Elmiene

Fimiguerrero

Flowerovlove

Jordan Adetunji

Len

Leostaytrill

Myles Smith

Odeal

Pozer

Video Of The Year In Association With Lner

Meekz – Mini Me’s (Directed By Kc Locke)

Mnelia –  My Man (Directed By Femi Bello)

Raye – Genesis (Directed By Otis Dominique & Raye)

Sampha – Only (Directed By Dexter Navy)

Skepta – Gas Me Up (Diligent) (Directed By Steveo)

Unknown T Feat. Loyle Carner – Hocus Pocus (Directed By Felix Brady)

Best R&B/Soul Act Supported By Kiss Fm

Cleo Sol

Elmiene

Flo

Jaz Karis

Jorja Smith

Nippa

Odeal

Sasha Keable

Shae Universe

Sinead Harnett

Best Alternative Music Act In Association With Marshall

Alt Blk Era

Bob Vylan

Hak Baker

Kid Bookie

Native James

Spider

Best Grime Act Supported By Trench

Chip

D Double E

Duppy

Kruz Leone

Manga Saint Hilare

Scorcher

Best Hip Hop Act Supported By Bbc Radio 1Xtra

Bashy

Cristale

Headie One

Nines

Potter Payper

Skrapz

Best Drill Act

163margs

Central Cee

Headie One

Kairo Keyz

K-Trap

Pozer

Best International Act

Asake

Ayra Starr

Beyonce

Glorilla

Kendrick Lamar

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Tems

Tyla

Best Performance In A Tv Show/Film

Angela Wynter As Yolande Trueman In Eastenders

Caroline Chikezie As Noma In Power Book Ii: Ghost

Diane Parish As Denise Fox In Eastenders

Dionne Brown As Queenie In Queenie

Ghetts As Krazy In Supacell

Jacob Anderson As Louis In Interview With The Vampire

Jasmine Jobson As Jaq In Top Boy

Josh Tedeku As Tazer In Supacell

Kingsley Ben-Adir As Bob Marley In Bob Marley: One Love

Tosin Cole As Michael In Supacell

Best Media Personality

90’s Baby Show

Aj Odudu

Chuckie Online

Craig Mitch

Henrie Kwushue

Madame Joyce

Micah Richards

Specs Gonzalez

The Receipts Podcast

Zeze Millz

Best African Music Act In Association With Loco Music

Asake (Nigeria)

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)

King Promise (Ghana)

Odumodublvck (Nigeria)

Rema (Nigeria)

Shallipopi (Nigeria)

Tems (Nigeria)

Tyla (South Africa)

Uncle Waffles (South Africa)

Best Caribbean Music Act

Popcaan

Shenseea

Skillibeng

Spice

Valiant

Yg Marley

Best Jazz Act

Amy Gadiaga

Blue Lab Beats

Ego Ella May

Ezra Collective

Kokoroko

Yussef Dayes

Best Electronic/Dance Act Supported By Mixmag

Eliza Rose

Nia Archives

Pinkpantheress

Salute

Shygirl

Tsha

Best Producer

Ceebeaats

Inflo

Juls

M1onthebeat

P2j

Sammy Soso

Best Gospel Act Supported By Premier Gospel

Annatoria

Imrhan

Limoblaze

Reblah

Still Shadey

Volney Morgan & New Ye

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Relationships Don’t Work For Me – Singer, Ruger Says

Michael Adebayo Olayinka, the Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Ruger has spoken about his romantic relations with women.

Ruger, who described himself as a lover boy, noted that he recently discovered that relationships don’t work for him.

Speaking during an interview with Naija FM, the singer said his natural instinct is to get serious with someone, but he often loses interest.

“I’m a loverboy, it is now that I understand that relationships don’t work for me.

“But my first instinct when I see a girl is to think about getting serious with her. But later I just become unserious all of a sudden.

“Honestly, the most I can give female fan on stage is a flower. It is like we are working together. I don’t see it beyond the stage.”

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Let Me Inherit Your Fanbase If You Retire – Ruger Begs Wizkid

Michael Adebayo Olayinka, the Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Ruger, has appealed to his colleague, Wizkid, to allow him inherit his fanbase whenever he retires from music.

The ‘Bounce’ crooner made the appeal via his X handle on Saturday.

He pleaded with Wizkid to will his fanbase to him if he decides to quit music, and if his son, Zion, is also not interested in making music.

He wrote, “@wizkidayo if you ever decide to not do music again, and Zion no wan do music Slsef, pls write my name Ruger as the person to inherit your fanbase in your music will.”

Wizkid is yet to respond to Ruger’s request.

The Starboy boss has one of the most dogged fanbase in Africa, popularly known as Wizkid FC.

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I’ll Go To Jupiter Marry Aliens If Humans Don’t Stream My Song – Ruger

Michael Adebayo Olayinka, the Afrobeats singer, who is known professionally as Ruger, has decried the low streams his latest collaborative song with Tiwa Savage, ‘Toma Toma’ is receiving across streaming platforms.

He jokingly threatened to relocate to Jupiter and start a family with aliens if his fans didn’t stream his new song.

On his X handle, the singer wrote, “If Una no stream this song, I go pack all my bags and studio equipment go Jupiter.

“Give like two aliens belle, collect citizenship for there . Shey Una Dey mad see song naa #tomatoma”

Daily Post reports that Wizkid’s latest song ‘Dance’ is currently dominating streaming platforms in Nigeria, blocking other songs from going top of charts.

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I’ll Go to Jupiter Marry Aliens If Humans Don’t Stream My Song – Ruger

Afrobeats singer, Ruger, has issued a threat to Nigerians.
He warned that if his song with Tiwa Savage, ‘Toma Toma,’ doesn’t get enough streams, he will travel to Jupiter.
According to him, he will go there and start a new family.
On his X handle, the singer wrote, “If Una no stream this song, I go pack all my bags and studio equipment go Jupiter. Give like two aliens belle, collect citizenship for there . Shey Una Dey mad see song naa #tomatoma”
Recall that Wizkid’s latest song ‘Dance’ is currently dominating streaming platforms in Nigeria, blocking other songs from going top of charts.
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My Heart Is Cold, I Can’t Love Again – Ruger

Nigerian singer and song-writter, Michael Adebayo Olayinka aka Ruger has sent a warning to admirers.
According to him, his heart is cold and he can’t fall in love anymore.
Ruger revealed that his love life is messed up, leaving his heart cold.
“My love life is f*cked up… I can’t love again. My heart is cold. I don’t feel anything again,” Ruger lamented.
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I’m Ready For Marriage – Ruger Declares

Michael Adebayo Olayinka, the famous Nigerian singer, who is also known as Ruger, has expressed readiness for marriage.

The 24-year-old made this known while performing recently at the Afronation Festival in Portugal.

During his performance, Ruger asked the crowd if they think he is ready for marriage and they replied negatively.

But the singer insisted that he was ready for marriage, noting that he is now a “changed man.”

He said, “I think I’m ready for marriage. I am a changed man now.”

Recall that Ruger recently revealed that he could love five women equally at the same time.

He explained that he falls in love easily, emphasising that gifts and compliments make him develop feelings for ladies.

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Ruger Goes Wild as Wizkid Shows Appreciation For His Music

Nigerian singer, Ruger has expressed happiness after getting a shoutout from Grammy winner, Wizkid.
The singer had taken to Twitter to show him appreciation for his music.
“Yo i truly love Ruger’s make way! ❤️🦅 that guy amazing!,” Wizkid wrote.
This overwhelmed Ruger who took to his Twitter page to express disbelief over the compliment and recognition he had just received from Wizkid.
“Jesus Christ I fit craze ooooooooooooooo,”Ruger expressed.
Wizkid further replied him, praying for God’s blessing, love and protection for Ruger all the days of his life while also complimenting him as an amazing person.
“U are fucking amazing brother! Wish you nothing but Gods love protection and His continuous blessings ❤️🦅long life,” he added.
Ruger expressed his appreciation to Wizkid while adding that he had been in bad need of such words of encouragement.
“I really needed some real encouragement thank you BIG WIZ THANK YOU FC 🙏🏾,” Ruger wrote.
Read some comments below:
@mafia3O said: “Fix up and stop losing composure man
Youre falling hands fr dawg”
@AteOghenetega said: “Ruger FC Mount you
Anything you sizing we go stream am, even if he nor sweet as long as Big Wiz don endorse you.”
@iamAbiodunAA said: “Wiz don endorse you no worry you don enter!!!”
@Mrlekan213 said: “You sabi normally
But encouragement from wizkid? 😂
Better wake up from that dream”
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Ruger Recounts How He Was Involved In Ghastly Car Accident In 2023

Popular Nigerian singer, Ruger has recounted his harrowing experience after he was involved in a car accident in 2023.

While driving at night in Lagos with friends, the car somersaulted three times. Fortunately, everyone survived without severe injuries.

However, the traumatic incident has left a lasting impact on Ruger, who revealed that he has not driven a car since the accident.

He shared the harrowing details of the crash, expressing gratitude that he and his friends escaped with their lives.

The experience has clearly had a profound effect on him, and he is still recovering from the shock of that fateful night.

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Why I Ended My Beef With BNXN – Ruger

Afrobeats singer, Ruger has revealed the reason why he ended his beef with colleague,BNXN.
He spoke during a recent interview with Beats FM 99.9.

Ruger talked about the inspiration behind his latest singles ‘Luv Again’ and ‘Make Way’ and how he ended his feud with BNXN.
It would be recalled that the duo had a highly publicized fight that lasted nearly three years before it was finally resolved.
According to Ruger, the issue with BNXN was fueled by fan comparisons, which he believes are not always negative but unfortunately led to their conflict.
In his words;
“Comparison is a killer of joy, but it’s necessary for the game. This is what is entertaining these people. The arguments and all that.”
 
“We looked beyond that (the comparisons) and asked ‘How can we push good music together?’ Because there’s a lot of distractions now in the music space.
 
“Some people are releasing things that are not good, but they are using money to push it and it’s flying. If you look at the ‘RnB’ project, it’s very good music,” Ruger said on squashing his beef with BNXN and collaborating on the joint EP ‘RnB’” he added.