By Dadrian Gordon
Dancehall artiste Skillibeng secured two nominations at the upcoming Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards.
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The Whap Whap deejay will face tough competition in the Best International Act category, which features Beyonce, Chris Brown, Drake, and Jack Harlow.
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The category also includes Burna Boy, Summer Walker, Kendrick Lamar, Jazmine Sullivan, and Tems.
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Skillibeng will challenge peers Koffee, Popcaan, Sean Paul, Shenseea, and Spice for the title of Best Caribbean Music Act.
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The MOBO Awards is the UK’s biggest celebration of black music, arts, and media.
This year’s show includes two new categories, – Best Alternative Act and Best Dance/Electronic Act – to celebrate black talent in those areas
Trophies will also be given out for Best Male and Female Acts, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Newcomer, Best Media Personality, and Best Producer
Popular Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Tems, Pheelz, and Fireboy DML are nominated in the Best African Music Act category
The awards show is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, with the live ceremony slated to be held in London on November 30