MOBO Nominations headed by John Legend and Lemar

LEMAR AND LEGEND LEAD MOBO NOMINATIONS Soul star JOHN LEGEND and British pop singer LEMAR lead the nominations at this year's (05) Music Of Black Origin Awards (MOBOs). Lemar, who leapt to fame after appearing in TV talent show FAME ACADEMY, is leading the field with five nods, including Best Album for TIME TO GROW and Best Single for IF THERE'S ANY JUSTICE, while Ohio-native Legend is fighting for Best Album with GET LIFTED, Best Video for ORDINARY PEOPLE and Best R&B Act. MARIAH CAREY was been nominated for Best R&B Act and Best Album for THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI, with her rapper pal SNOOP DOGG also up in two categories - Best Single and Best Video for DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT. Other nominees include YOUSSOU N'DOUR, LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO, 50 CENT, THE GAME, CIARA, SEAN PAUL and JAMIROQUAI. The winners will be announced at a star-studded ceremony in London's Royal Albert Hall on 22 September (05).