MOBO Awards has confirmed that Babatúndé Aléshé and Indiyah Polack will host its 26th ceremony at Utilita Arena Sheffield on 7th February 2024.
Aléshé has been wowing audiences across the UK with his current sold-out headline tour. After warming the hearts of the nation with his incredible stint in the jungle as part of ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’, the award-winning comedian, actor and podcaster is ready to take on another epic career first – hosting the MOBO Awards.
After landing on our screens in 2022 on Series 8 of ‘Love Island’, Indiyah Polack’s career has gone from strength to strength. Further to co-hosting the official Love Island podcast, The Morning After with Sam Thompson, and numerous television appearances including being a regular panellist on ‘Love Island: Aftersun’; the presenter is sure to dazzle on stage and on screen in one of the UK’s music night of nights.
Babatúndé said: “This is just massive and I am so honoured. The MOBO Awards are something you grow up watching and now to be able to say I’m a part of it… it’s an amazing feeling. Indiyah and I are gonna bring some VIBES!”
Indiyah said: “Having watched the MOBO Awards since I was young, then getting to present an award last year, to now hosting the show with Babatúndé… this is like the hugest job ever, and I’m excited! There are so many artists I listen to that have been nominated as well, so it’s going to be a real ‘pinch me’ moment on the night.”
DJ Spoony, Byron Messia and Soul II Soul are the first acts announced to perform at this year’s awards, with more performers to be confirmed in the coming weeks. DJ Spoony will be curating a landmark performance to mark the 30th anniversary of UK Garage with some special appearances expected.
Arena Tickets are on sale now via www.MOBO.com/tickets. VIP packages will be available soon. To find out more information and see the nominees, please visit mobo.com/awards.
