Mobo Awards 2020 – when are they, who will be performing and why were the last two years cancelled?

AFTER two years in exile, the MOBO Awards will finally be returning next year.

Dubbed #TheHomecoming, the popular awards will be keen to put on its best show in its 23 year history, honouring the finest artists and achievements in music of black origin.

When is the MOBO Awards?

The 2020 MOBO Awards will be returning to London on Thursday November 12th.

The SSE Arena in Wembley will host the 23rd edition of the event.

Stormzy was the star of the show at the last MOBO awards in 2017, as he won best album for 'Gang Signs and Prayer'.

Tickets are available to purchase

Who will be performing?

At this point it is unknown who will take to the stage to perform at the first MOBO awards in two years.

Throughout the years 'the biggest global celebration of black music and culture' has witnessed performances from both UK and international artists.

The prestigious award show has seen iconic artists such as Kanye West, Usher, Dizzee Rascal and Destiny's Child perform to raucous crowds at the MOBOs.

In 2000, Nigerian singer Sade came out of retirement perform at the MOBO Awards, her first performance in nearly ten years.

Why were the last two years cancelled?

In 2018, the MOBO awards were cancelled with founder Kanya King announcing that MOBO is heading into a 'brand new era' and it was time for 'big changes'.

The statement also revealed the award show would return in 2019, but that did not materialise.