Nominees have been announced for the 2014 Mobo Awards – with Fuse ODG and other African acts getting noticed for their music.

Kany King, founder of the Mobos said: “As we enter our 19th year, the Mobo Awards show promises to be bigger and more audacious than ever. This year’s nominees represent an incredible crop of artists.

“I find it particularly exciting to see so many underground artists featured, who’ve reached new heights over the last year and broken into the wider consciousness. It’s testament to their talent and their determination to succeed and we are very proud to witness their successes to date. This year’s show at Wembley is set to be nothing short of spectacular.”

Fans can vote for their favourite artsist at mobo.com/voting
Here is the list of nominations in full:

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

MOBO Best Grime Act
 Big Narstie
 Ghetts
 JME
 Lethal Bizzle
 Meridian Dan
 Novelist
 Skepta
 Sox
 Stormzy
 Wiley

MOBO Best R&B / Soul Act
 Daley
 Estelle
 Jessie Ware
 Marsha Ambrosius
 Sam Smith

Credit: independent UK