Olivia Dean Wins Three Major Awards at 2026 MOBOs

Olivia Dean emerged as the standout winner at the 2026 MOBO Awards, securing three major honors during the ceremony held Thursday, March 26, at Manchester's Co-op Live arena. The 27-year-old British singer claimed Album of the Year for her sophomore release, The Art of Loving, Song of the Year for the single "Man I Need," and Best Female Act, beating out nominees including Little Simz and PinkPantheress in several categories.

The event marked the 30th anniversary of the MOBO organization, which celebrates excellence in music and culture of Black origin. Hosted by comedian Eddie Kadi and hip-hop artist Eve, the ceremony drew a diverse array of performers and attendees, highlighting the vibrancy of Black British and global music scenes. Dean, who also performed a soulful rendition of "A Couple Minutes" from her winning album, dedicated her awards to author bell hooks and "all the black feminists that inspire me to love better and love the people in my life." In accepting the Best Female Act trophy, she added, "It's such an honour to be here and I just feel so proud to be a black British female artist."

Other notable victories included Jim Legxacy for Best Male Act, DC3 for Best...