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Fuse ODG nominated for 2014 MOBO Awards

Published on September 23, 2014

Ghana-born-UK-based Afrobeat sensation, Fuse ODG has been nominated for the 2014 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) awards.

The ‘Million Pound Girl’ hit singer has been nominated in three categories in this year’s awards which will come off at the SSE Arena, Wembley on October 22.

He received nominations in the MOBO Best Male Act, MOBO Best African Act as well as MOBO Best Song for his ‘Dangerous Love’ song which features Sean Paul.

Last year, Fuse ODG was adjudged the Best African Act at the 2013 edition of the awards.

Below is the full list of nominees:

MOBO Best Male Act

Fuse ODG
Ghetts
Krept & Konan
Sam Smith
Tinie Tempah

MOBO Best Female Act

FKA Twigs
Jessie J
Katy B
Marsha Ambrosius
Rita Ora

MOBO Best Newcomer

Ella Eyre
FKA Twigs
Jess Glynne
Kwabs
Little Simz
M.O
Melissa Steel
Meridian Dan
MNEK
Raleigh Ritchie

MOBO Best International Act

Beyonce
Chris Brown
Drake
Iggy Azalea
J Cole
Jhene Aiko
Kendrick Lamar
Nicki Minaj
Pharrell
Trey Songz

MOBO Best Song

Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell, “Sing”
Fuse ODG ft. Sean Paul, “Dangerous Love”
Krept & Konan, “Don’t Waste My Time”
Meridian Dan ft. Big H & JME, “German Whip”
Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”

MOBO Best Video

FKA Twigs, “Two Weeks”
Jacob Banks, “Move With You”
Rudimental ft. Becky Hill, “Powerless”
Scorcher ft. Wretch 32, Mercston & Ari, “Work Get It”
Skepta ft. JME, “That’s Not Me”

MOBO Best Album

Ghetts, Rebel With A Cause
Katy B, Little Red
Krept & Konan, Young Kingz
Sam Smith, In The Lonely Hour
Tinie Tempah, Demonstration

MOBO Best Gospel Act

Annastasia Baker
J. Vessel
Kristyna Myles
Living Faith Connection Choir
Noel Robinson

MOBO Best Reggae Act

Alkaline
Chronixx
Popcaan
Stylo G
Tarrus Riley

MOBO Best Jazz Act

Andreas Varady
Jason Rebello
Peter Edwards
Phronesis
Zara McFarlane

MOBO Best Hip Hop Act

Fekky
G FrSH
Krept & Konan
Professor Green
Tinie Tempah

MOBO Best African Act

Afrikan Boy
Davido
DJ Clock
Dr Sid
Fuse ODG
Mafikozolo
Mista Silva
Tiwa Savage
Wiz Kid
Yemi Alade