Skepta, Rihanna lead the pack with three nominations each

The nominations were announced at a ceremony held on Saturday, January 14, and broadcast on free-to-air station ITV.

Skepta’s being nominated for British Male Solo Artist of The Year alongside Craig David, David Bowie, Michael Kiwanuka and Kano.

He is equally up for the Mercury Music Prize prestigious Album of the Year for "Konnichiwa," facing competition from David Bowie's "Blackstar",  Kano's "Made In The Manor" andThe 1975's "I like it when you are sleep, for you are so beautiful yet unaware of it".

Skepta is also in the running for Best Breakthrough Artist alongside Blossoms, Stormzy, Rag 'N' Bone Man and Anne-Marie.

Rihanna on the other hand is up for British single, British video ('Both for Calvin Harris' 'This is what you came for') and International Female Solo Artist of the Year which Beyonce, Sia, Solange as well as  Christine and the Queens are in the running for.

British Male Solo ArtistCraig DavidDavid BowieKanoMichael KiwanukaSkepta

British Female Solo ArtistAnohniEllie GouldingEmeli SandéLianne La HavasNao

British GroupThe 1975BastilleBiffy ClyroLittle MixRadiohead

British Breakthrough ActAnne-MarieBlossomsRag’n’Bone ManSkeptaStormzy

British SingleAlan Walker – FadedCalum Scott – Dancing On My OwnCalvin Harris feat. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie – RockabyeColdplay – Hymn For The WeekendJames Arthur – Say You Won't Let GoJonas Blue feat. Dakota – Fast CarLittle Mix – Shout Out To My ExTinie Tempah feat. Zara Larsson – Girls LikeZayn – Pillowtalk

Mastercard British Album Of The YearThe 1975 – I Like It When You Sleep For You Are Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of ItDavid Bowie – BlackstarKano – Made In the ManorMichael Kiwanuka –  Love & HateSkepta – Konnichiwa

British Artist Video Of The YearAdele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna – This Is What You Came ForClean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie – RockabyeColdplay – Hymn For The WeekendJames Arthur – Say You Won't Let GoJonas Blue feat. Dakota – Fast CarLittle Mix feat. Sean Paul – HairOne Direction – HistoryTinie Tempah feat. Zara Larsson – Girls LikeZayn – Pillowtalk

International Male Solo ArtistBon IverBruno MarsDrakeLeonard CohenThe Weeknd

International Female Solo ArtistBeyoncéChristine and the QueensRihanna SiaSolange

International GroupA Tribe Called QuestDrake & FutureKings of LeonNick Cave & the Bad SeedsTwenty One Pilots