The 2025 MOBO Awards just turned into the Darkoo show! The rising star not only snagged Best British Female but also claimed Song of the Year with “Favourite Girl,” before delivering a performance that brought the house down.
The Nigerian-born, London-raised artist first stole our hearts with “Gangsta” in 2019, and tonight proved she’s evolved into an unstoppable force. That platinum-certified breakthrough was just the beginning – Darkoo’s journey to “Favourite Girl” shows an artist who keeps raising the bar, blending Afroswing and UK drill in ways that only she can.
What makes Darkoo special isn’t just her unmistakable voice – it’s how effortlessly she bridges African rhythms with contemporary UK sounds. Tonight’s electric performance showcased exactly why she’s claimed two awards in one night. Commanding the stage with tracks including her winning “Favourite Girl,” Darkoo proved why she’s one of the most exciting artists in British music right now.
These MOBO wins aren’t just trophies for the shelf – they’re recognition of how Darkoo’s changing the game for female artists in UK music. From viral TikTok moments to collaborations with Tion Wayne, she’s built a movement that’s impossible to ignore. When she performed tonight, the entire arena felt the energy of a star hitting her stride.
With two MOBO awards and a show-stopping performance in one night, Darkoo’s not just riding the wave – she’s creating a tsunami. And trust us, this is just the beginning of her reign. The future of British music? It’s got Darkoo written all over it.
