The winner of the 2022 Mercury Prize was Little Simz for her album "Sometimes I Might Be Introvert." She was announced as the overall winner at the awards show held at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, and received a £25,000 prize. The judges praised the album for its accomplished, complex, yet accessible music that deals with both personal and political themes. They highlighted that the album exemplifies the Mercury Prize’s focus on lasting value and real artistry. Little Simz’s performance and win were well-received, marking a significant achievement for her in British and Irish music that year.