Love Island's Indiyah Polack and comedian Eddie Kadi are announced as the hosts of The MOBO Awards set to be held in Newcastle next month
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Love Island's Indiyah Polack and comedian Eddie Kadi have been announced as the hosts of The MOBO Awards 2025. The former reality star, 26, and Eddie, 41, will be helming the event set to be held at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on February 18. The celebration of Black music and culture will roll out its red carpet for the very first time in Newcastle.
![[The former reality star, 26, and Eddie, 41, will be helming the event set to be held at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on February 18]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/94383111-14312401-image-a-58_1737542179390.jpg)
Global dancehall queen Spice, UK rap duo Krept and Konan, and the multi-talented Bashy are the first wave of performers confirmed for the ceremony – with more stars to be announced soon. The 2025 MOBO Awards will be live-streamed to a global audience on YouTube at 8pm GMT on 18 February, with an exclusive BBC One broadcast special airing on 21 February.
![[Eddie is a passionate advocate for African music, hosting The Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra every week and has also toured as a host with the likes of Wizkid, Lauryn Hill and Burna Boy]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/94383109-14312401-image-m-60_1737542223209.jpg)
Eddie is a passionate advocate for African music, hosting The Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra every week and has also toured as a host with the likes of Wizkid, Lauryn Hill and Burna Boy. Love Island's Indiyah Polack and comedian Eddie Kadi have been announced as the hosts of The MOBO Awards 2025.
![[Jorja Smith (seen) joined Ghetts and Central Cee as three of the front runners for the upcoming MOBO Awards 2025 as the nominations were announced last year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/92780229-14312401-Jorja_Smith_Pictured_in_August_2022_joined_Ghetts_and_Central_Ce-a-73_1737542609985.jpg)
The former reality star, 26, and Eddie, 41, will be helming the event set to be held at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on February 18. He took on his first MOBO role at the 2021 Awards in Coventry as a roaming host accompanying Munya Chawawa and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
![[Rapper Ghetts (seen) was recognised for his work both in music and acting, receiving nods for Best Male Act and Album Of The Year - as well as Best Performance In a TV Show/Film for his role as Krazy in Netflix's Supacell]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/92780243-14312401-image-a-74_1737542612342.jpg)
Since then, he has gone on to become one of the UK's fastest rising TV stars, with an extensive list of credits including his time as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023. He has since achieved prestigious earning nominations including Best Breakthrough Award at the Royal Television Society and Best Breakthrough Presenter at the Edinburgh TV Awards.
![[Central Cee (seen) now attracts more than 25million monthly streams, and 2024 saw the release of singles including 'BAND4BAND' featuring Lil Baby, which received a Song Of The Year nod. He is also up for Best Male Act and Best Drill Act]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/10/92780113-14312401-Central_Cee_Pictured_in_August_2023_now_attracts_more_than_25mil-a-76_1737542625693.jpg)
