Entertainment

Stormzy looking to cap successful year at Mobo Awards

The south London musician leads the field with five nominations.
The south London musician leads the field with five nominations. The south London musician leads the field with five nominations.

Stormzy will look to cap off a whirlwind 12 months at the Mobo Awards on Wednesday evening.

The south London musician leads the field with five nominations including best male and best album for his debut release Gang Signs & Prayer.

It comes off the back of quite the year for the 24-year-old who has performed at the Brits, received a Mercury nomination for his acclaimed debut and even been photographed with Prince Harry.

Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, is also shortlisted for best grime star as well as best song and best video at the 22nd Mobos in Leeds.

He will compete with J Hus and Mercury Prize-winner Sampha for best male and best album while actor and DJ Idris Elba is to be honoured with a Paving The Way gong for his “achievements in the arts and contribution to British culture”.

A paving stone will be embedded at a location in London, where the Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom star grew up.

Other stars expected to attend the event include rapper Wiley, shortlisted for best grime act, model Jourdan Dunn, and comedian Michael Dapaah – the man behind Big Shaq’s Mans Not Hot.