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Olivia Dean cleans up again at MOBO Awards - as Pharrell Williams takes special prize for songwriting
Olivia Dean took home three top honors at the MOBO Awards including Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, boosting her momentum after recent Brit and Grammy wins.
- On Thursday, singer Olivia Dean won three major awards at the 30th anniversary MOBO Awards held at Manchester's Co-op Live arena: Album of the Year, Female Act, and Song of the Year.
- Marking three decades since its founding, the MOBOs arrived in Manchester for the first time to celebrate black music and culture across the entertainment industry.
- Ezra Collective secured best jazz act, while R&B trio FLO and rapper Central Cee also claimed trophies, with FLO declaring "R&B is back" as they collected their award.
- Global songwriter Pharrell Williams received a special honor while hip-hop veteran Slick Rick accepted a lifetime achievement prize; actor Stephen Graham won best performance for the series Adolescence.
- Comedian Eddie Kadi and rapper Eve hosted the ceremony, which featured performances by Dean and others, showcasing black British talent across the entertainment industry.
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Olivia Dean cleans up again at MOBO Awards - as Pharrell Williams takes special prize for songwriting
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2026 ceremony took place at Manchester's Co-op Live arena, with acts including Jim Legxacy, Raye and Ezra Collective also winning awards.
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