Eve is packing her luggage and crossing the Atlantic Ocean for one of many greatest nights in UK music.

The Philadelphia rap legend will co-host the 2026 MOBO Awards alongside comic Eddie Kadi at Manchester’s Co-op Live on March 26.

This marks a significant worldwide second for the American Hip-Hop icon. She’s flying throughout the pond to assist have fun 30 years of Europe’s greatest Black music celebration.

“I’m so excited to be co-hosting the MOBO Awards in this big 30th anniversary year,” Eve said in an official statement. “Even though our journeys started around the same time across the Atlantic from each other, we have our shared love for music and the culture.”

The Grammy winner brings severe credentials to Manchester. Her hits like “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” and “Who’s That Girl?” dominated charts on each side of the ocean.

She’s offered thousands and thousands of information and labored with everybody from Dr. Dre to Michael Jackson. Eve spent over a decade residing within the UK earlier than launching her BBC Sounds podcast Constantly Evolving with Eve in 2021.

She is aware of the British music scene inside and outside.

“Manchester, I hope you’re ready because we have an amazing night planned for you,” she added.

Eddie Kadi returns for his second consecutive 12 months internet hosting the ceremony. The British comic beforehand co-hosted with Indiyah P##### in Newcastle final 12 months.

“To be back for the second year in a row co-hosting the MOBO Awards is an honour, especially for its 30th anniversary,” Kadi stated. “Expect the unexpected with performances and surprise appearances.”

MOBO founder Kanya King CBE praised the worldwide internet hosting duo. She stated Eve and Eddie signify “excellence, authenticity and cultural impact” whereas embodying the “spirit, humour and global perspective” that defines the awards.

The ceremony strikes to Manchester for the primary time in MOBO historical past. Co-op Live will host the landmark thirtieth anniversary celebration.

Olivia Dean leads this 12 months’s nominations with 4 nods. Little Simz, kwn and Jim Legxacy additionally earned 4 nominations every. Central Cee, Skepta and PinkPantheress comply with with three nominations.

First-wave performers embrace Olivia Dean, FLO, and Tiwa Savage. More artists and particular honorees will probably be introduced quickly.

The awards present has traveled throughout the UK since 2009. Previous host cities embrace London, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Coventry, Sheffield and Newcastle.

MOBO may also current the MOBO Fringe Festival main as much as the principle occasion. The week-long celebration options business panels, expertise showcases and artistic workshops all through Manchester.

Last 12 months’s Newcastle ceremony delivered over $1 million in financial impression for the area. Manchester expects comparable advantages from internet hosting the milestone anniversary present.

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