The winners for the 2025 MOBO Awards were announced on Tuesday night at a star-studded ceremony held at Newcastle's Utilita Arena.

Coming out on top this year were Bashy, Ayra Starr, Darkoo and Odeal, who landed two prizes each, while Central Cee became the joint most-decorated rapper in MOBOs history.

He won Best Male Act for the record-breaking third year in a row, bringing his total award wins to seven, tied with Stormzy.

However, the artist - whose real name is Oakley Caesar-Su - was not in attendance at the glitzy ceremony to accept his award.

While Ayra beat off some seriously stiff competition to win Best International Act, triumphing over this year's Grammy Award dominators Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé.

The Nigerian singer-songwriter also came top in the Best African Music Act category, becoming the first woman to win the gong in 16 years.

While fellow Nigerian artist Darkoo scooped the prize for Best Female Act, over the likes of RAYE, Jorja Smith, Little Simz, Cleo Sol and Nia Archives.

The rapper and singer also won the coveted Song of the Year award for her hit track Favourite Girl featuring Dess Dior.

German-born artist Odeal was awarded with Best Newcomer as well as scoring Best R&B or Soul Act.

Bashy won big after releasing his first record, Being Poor Is Expensive, in 15 years, as he scored the prestigious Album of the Year gong.

While the actor and rapper, 40, also landed the win in the Best Hip-Hop Act category as well.

The Video of the Year category was won by Mnelia for My Man, which was directed by Femi Bello.

And Jacob Anderson scored the win for Best Performance in a TV show or film for his performance as Louis in Interview With The Vampire. 

The actor and musician beat out  compeition from Kingsley Ben-Adir's turn as Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love, Supacell stars Ghetts and Josh Tedeku, Jasmine Jobson in Top Boy and EastEnders' Diane Parish and Angela Wynter.

Best Grime Act went to Scorcher, Best Drill Act was won by Pozer, Best Electronic Dance Music Act was given to TSHA and Ezra Collective won for Best Jazz Act. 

While Best Gospel Act went to Annatoria, Shenseea scooped Best Caribbean Music Act, and Best Alternative Act was won by ALT BLK ERA. 

Best Producer went to Juls and hit comedy podcast, 90s Baby Show, won the award for Best Media Personality.

While the evening also saw the presenting of two special prizes, with Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis being honoured with the Paving The Way Award.

The award is aimed at celebrating those who have paved the way for future generations in sport, entertainment and culture. 

The MOBOs praised the athlete ahead of the show, saying: 'From making history in athletics to breaking barriers in broadcasting, Denise has paved the way for future generations with her talent, determination, and grace. 

'An icon in British sport and an inspiring woman who continues to elevate the game—both on and off the track. A true force. A living legend. Denise Lewis, we salute you.'

While Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel was honoured with MOBO Impact Award with his monumental return to the UK, a prize given to an artist who has been a pioneer in their genre.

Last year saw him released from prison after serving 13 years of a life sentence on murder charges, after his conviction was quashed by the UK Privy Council due to attempts to bribe the jury during his trial.

While during the awards MOBOs founder Kanya King made an emotional speech after revealing her terminal cancer diagnosis.

The businesswoman, 56, was given the heartbreaking news in September that she had stage 4 bowel cancer that had spread to her liver and lymph nodes and would have just six months left to live.

But she beamed as she walked out on the stage to a standing ovation, with a speech about the MOBO Awards and the importance of health.

Kanya said: 'My story isn't over, this is a new chapter for my voice and my platform and my fight about something just as vital as music - our health.

'Let me be real with you, if I had ignored the signs and symptoms I wouldn't be here now. And in my cancer journey I want to educate others.'

And she broke into tears as she was surprised onstage by being presented with the honour of another Paving The Way Award.

Double award winners Odeal, Darkoo and Bashy all took to the stage to perform during the evening, with the ceremony also seeing performances from rock duo Nova Twins and British hip hop duo Krept And Konan.

The awards was once again presented by Love Island star Indiyah Polack - after previously hosting last year - this time joined by comedian Eddie Kadi.

Ahead of the awards, she said she was 'so excited to be back' and added: 'We're going to bring a show like no other before to Newcastle, celebrating the richness of Black music and culture'.

Mobo Awards 2025: Access All Areas airs on BBC One on February 21 at 11.25pm.