Behind the Scenes with Native James at the 2025 MOBO Awards

      Some personal backstage photos...

      24 · 02 · 2025

      They arrived, they experienced, and some of them triumphed. Last week, the MOBO Awards made their way to Newcastle, taking over the Utilita Arena for a glamorous evening featuring some of the finest talents in British music.

      Among the special guests was the returning Jamaican superstar Vybz Kartel, and there was a standout UK R&B segment that celebrated some of our true queens.

      Native James was present, bringing along various cameras to capture the day. After arriving in Newcastle, he stepped off the train and explored the city’s attractions before making his way to the arena.

      As the events unfolded, Native James aimed to provide fans with a close-up backstage perspective of the MOBO Awards.

      Take a look at his exclusive photography above...

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