P Square and D'Banj square up for 2012 MOBO Awards

MOBO awards known for recognizing artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music has unveiled its nominees for 2012. Nigerian acts - Dbanj and Psquare are among those up for best African act.

Psquare and Dbanj are in the run for the prize along with Ghana's music heavyweight, Sakordie and other African hiphop acts - Amadou & Mariam, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla, Fally Ipupa, Fatoumata Diawara, Spoek Mathambo, The Very Best.

Dbanj's breakout sucess with 'Oliver twist', hitting as high as #9 on the UK billboard charts and Psquare's hit album, The Invasion and two international collaborations - with Rickross and Akon must have earned them the nomination. Well deserved!

Emeli Sandé, Plan B, Rita Ora and Labrinth lead this year's nominations, which takes place on November 3 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.