Pharrell Williams, Slick Rick & Estelle and Shenseea join 2026 MOBO Awards in Manchester

The 2026 MOBO Awards have today announced its special honourees and more unmissable performances for their epic 30th anniversary celebrations.

Pharrell Williams will receive the MOBO Global Songwriter Award, and Slick Rick will be honoured with the MOBO Lifetime Achievement at the Manchester ceremony on 26 March, hosted by Eve and Eddie Kadi.

Slick Rick and Estelle will join forces for a unique collaborative performance that highlights Slick’s incredible Hip Hop journey. Plus, Jamaican superstar Shenseea joins the line-up alongside previously announced performers: Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage, ‘MOBO Salutes: Grime 25’ medley with Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher and D Double E (curated by DJ Target), Aitch, and Myles Smith. 

Tickets for the 2026 MOBO Awards at Co-op Live in Manchester are available now via mobo.com/tickets.