The European Urban Music Awards & the UMA Academy have announced the nominees for this yearâs highly anticipated 13th annual awards ceremony taking place on the 21st of November 2015 in London.
Ghana's Shatta Wale, R2Bees, Mista Silva, DJ Abrantee and Fuse ODG have been nominated alongside other world renowned acts such as Kendrick Lamar, FKA Twigs, Rita Ora, Ed Sheeran, Drake, The Weeknd, and others for awards.
Fuse ODG received the highest nominations amongst his fellow Ghanaians colleagues with two; "UMA Best African Act" and "UMA Best Male Act". Wale will compete with Wizkid, Fuse ODG, Silvastone, Davido, Patoranking, Moelogo, Yemi Alade, AKA, and Mista Silva for the "UMA Best African Act" award. R2Bees is also up for the "UMA Best Collaboration" award with their new hit "Gboza" which features Nigeria's Davido.
Each year, thousands of avid music fans decide the nominees for each of the 21 categories in the event, and it is these fans who will decide the winners for the 13th annual European Urban Music Awards ceremony.
The Urban Music Awards also announced a five year sponsorship deal with multi-market store, Mokingo.com.Â
Gary McCarthy, Marketing Manager for Mokingo.com commentedâ We are very excited to sign a three year sponsorship term with the Urban Music Awards. The UMAâs is one of the most recognisable brands in music worldwide and to be part of this great institution is truly an honour. Good luck to all the nominees and winners at this yearâs 13th annual Urban Music Awardsâł
Other sponsors for the 2015 Urban Music Awards include: Luc Belaire (Official Rosé Wine Sponsor) , Hip Pops (Official Snack Sponsor) , Turntable Bar & Restaurant, Beyond Beauty Cosmetic, Cosmetic Surgery Partner, DeChavel , InvestNation and Zuricom (Official Mobile Phone Partner).
Previous sponsors at the UMAâs have included; MAC Cosmetics, Kickers, Footlocker, Levis and more. DeChavel will also be offering the new DeChavel Royal watch priced at ÂŁ3000 to each winner attending this yearâs 12th annual Urban Music Awards.
The televised show will be broadcast on  Showcasetv, Freeview channel 254.,  Sky 261 and FreeSat 402.
Check out the full list of nominees below.
UMA Best Newcomer 2015 (In association with Mokingo.com)
Bugzy Malone
Zak Abel
Kelvin Jones
Fluer East
Section Boyz
Nao
Bonkaz
Nick Brewer
George The Poet
J Hus
Snakehips
Sinead Harnett
Yungen
Wstrn
UMA Best Video 2015
Lady Leshurr âQueen Speech 4â
Stormzy âKnow Me Fromâ (Directed by Serious Black)
FKA Twigs âGlass & Patronâ (Directed by FKA Twigs)
Rita Ora Feat. Chris Brown âBody On Meâ (Directed Colin Tilley)
Lethal Bizzle Feat. Diztortion âFester Skankâ (Directed by Ludovic and Zotto)
Kano âNew Bangerâ
Jidenna âClassic Manâ
Macklemore ft. Lewis, Nally, & Mel  âDowntownâ
UMA Best Female Act 2015
FKA Twigs
Fluer East
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Ella Eyre
Lianne La Havas
Jess Glynne
M.I.A
Ella Henderson
Melissa Steel
Katy B
UMA Best Male Act 2015
Skepta
MNEK
Mark Ronson
Krept and Konan
Jme
Stormzy
Tinie Tempah
Fuse ODG
Giggs
Kano
Kwabs
Ed Sheeran
Jidenna
Wstrn
Gregory Porter
UMA Best Single 2015 (In association with Luc Belaire)
Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars âUptown Funkâ
Macklemoore âDowntownâ
Kwabs âWalkâ
Wstrn  âIn2â
Jedinna âClassic Manâ
MNEK & Zara Larsson âNever Forget Youâ
KDA feat. Tinie Tempah & Katy B âTurn The Music Louderâ (Rumble)
Skepta âShutdownâ
Kygo feat. Ella Henderson âHere For Youâ
Tinie Tempah Feat. Jess Glynne âNot Letting Goâ
Jme Feat. Giggs âMan Donât Careâ
Krept and Konan Feat. Â Jeremih âFreak Of The Weekâ
Blinkie  âDonât Give Up on Loveâ
KStewart   âAinât Nobodyâ
Maverick Sabre  âCome Fly Awayâ
J Spades  âNobodyâ (feat. MoStack, Cutfather âSwiftâ, J. Hus & Grizzy)
UMA Best Album 2015
Krept and Konan â The Long Way Home
Tyrese â Black Rose
Jme  â Integrity
Ed Sheeran- X
Lianne La Havas â Blood
Wiley â Snakes & Ladders
Jamie XX â In Colour
Drake â If Youre Reading This Its Too Late
J. Cole â Â Forest Hill Drive
Kendrick Lamar â To Pimp A Butterfly
Dr. Dre â Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre
The Weeknd â Beauty Behind The Madness
DâAngelo and The Vanguard â Black Messiah
Jazmine Sullivan â Reality Show
UMA Best Grime Act 2015
Bugzy Malone
Big Narstie
Jme
Lethal Bizzle
Skepta
Stormzy
Ghetts
UMA Â Best R&B/Soul Act 2015
Shakka
Lianne La Havas
Andreya Triana
Joss Stone
Melissa Steel
Fluer East
Angel
Kwabs
Zalon Thompson
Arrow Benjamin
UMA Best Hip Hop Act 2015
Akala
Krept and Konan
Little Simz
Section Boyz
Lady Leshurr
Nines
Professor Green
Giggs
UMA Best African Act
Wizkid
Fuse ODG
Silvastone
Davido
Patoranking
Moelogo
Yemi Alade
AKA
Mista Silva
Shatta Wale
UMA Best Reggae Act
Stylo G
Chronixx
OMI
Popcaan
Protoje
UMA Best Jazz Act
Yolanda Brown
Binker and Moses
Dianne Reeves
Julia Biel
Zara McFarlane
Courtney Pine
David Lyttle
Polar Bear
GoGo Penguin
Sons of Kemet
Polar Bear
Gregory Porter
UMA Best Gospel ActÂ
J Vessel
Chos3n
ACM Gospel Choir
Olaedo Ibe
Leroy Johnson
Ni-Cola
Faith Child
UMA Best Group 2015
Rudimental
Section Boyz
Wstern
Chos3n
UMA Best Radio Show 2015
Breakfast Club- Â DJ Envy, Angela Yee & Charlamagne (Power 105.1)
Neeve âKisstoryâ Â ( Kiss)
Ricki, Melvin & Charlie (In the Morning â Kiss)
Craig David presents TS5 (Capital Xtra)
Charlie Sloth (1Xtra)
E-Plus ( Capital Xtra)
Marvin Humes (Capital Xtra)
DJ Abrantee (Capital Xtra)
Shortee Blitz & MK (Kiss)
Max (Capital Xtra)
Jamz Supernova ( BBC 1Xtra)
A. Dot â Â âThe Dotty Showâ (BBC 1Xtra)
Mista Jam ( BBC 1Xtra)
UMA Best Collaboration 2015Â Â sponsored by
Sigma & Diztortion ft. Jacob Banks  âRedemptionâ
Redlight feat. Melisa Whiskey âThresholdâ
Shakka feat. JME Â âSay Nadaâ
R. City feat. Adam Levine âLocked Awayâ
R2bees Feat. Davido â âGbozaâ
Jesse Glynne ft Tinie Tempah âNot Letting Goâ
Krept & Konan ft. Jeremih âFreak of the Weekâ
Rita Ora ft. Chris Brown âBody on Meâ
Macklemore ft. Lewis, Nally, & Mel  âDowntownâ
Nick Brewer ft. Bibi Bourelly  âTalk To Meâ
UMA Best Producer 2015
Maleek Berry
Naughty Boy
Diztortion
Mele
Calvin Harris
Disclosure
Mura Masa
UMA Best International Artist 2015
Jidenna
Tyrese
Chris Brown
Yellow Claw
August Alsina
Nico & Vinz
Drake
French Montana
OMI
MackleMoore
ASAP Rocky
J.Cole
Weeknd
UMA Best DJ 2015
Manny Norte
DJ Charlesy
EZ
Shortee Blitz
DJ Fonti
Mista Jam
Tim Westwood
DJ Envy
Shy FX
Melody Kane
UMA Best Music Channel 2015
Channel AKA
Not For The Radio (Online)
MTV
ViVa
Flava TV
Link UP TV
UMA Best Clothing Brand 2015
Dench
Boy Better Know
Money Clothing
Trapstar
Mula Cake Clothing
Nike
Puma
DeChavel
UMA Best Music PR Company 2015
Dawbell PR
Sticky Toffee PR
Brand Weekly PR
Hudson PR
Outpost PR
Impressive PR
Ditto Music PR
Purple PR
UMA Best Radio Station 2015
Bang Radio
Colourful Radio
1Xtra
Rinse fm
Capital Xtra
Kiss
Juice fm