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Ghanaian-born UK-based Afrobeats act, Fuse ODG, made history by winning the Best African Act, three times in a row. Grime was the big winner at this year’s Mobo awards, with Stormzy taking home Best Male Act and Best Grime Artist while Skepta won Best Song for his hit “Shutdown”. Also, after receiving the highest nominations, ‘Freek Of The Week’ duo Krept and Konan won Best Hip-Hop Act and best album for The Long Way Home. Elsewhere, 'Godfather of Grime' Wiley won a Paving The Way award, as did Sir Lenny Henry. In total, there were 27 nominations for grime artists. The awards show took place at Leeds Arena, with guests including Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, Robert Pattinson and Idris Elba. Performances came from FKA Twigs, Lianna La Havas and Cee-Lo Green, ITV coming under fire for cutting the latter’s rendition of "Forget You" short from their broadcast. Sir Lenny Henry’s acceptance speech was labelled ‘epic’ by viewers, winning unanimous praise on Twitter for lines such as: “Thank you Mobos, Music of Black Origin Awards, I feel like Ed Sheeran up in here!” Over the last few years, the Mobos has come under fire for rewarding white artists such as Sheeran, Sam Smith and Jessie J. Below is the full list of winners at this year’s awards Best hip-hop act: Krept and Konan Best newcomer: Section Boyz Best African act: Fuse ODG Best female act: Ella Eyre Best male act: Stormzy Best song: Skepta – Shutdown Best grime act: Stormzy Best album: Krept and Konan – The Long Way Home Best video: FKA twigs – Pendulum Best reggae act: Popcaan Best jazz: Binker and Moses Best R&B/soul act: Shakka Best gospel act: Faith Child Best international album: Drake – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late Mobo outstanding achievement award: CeeLo Green Paving the way: Wiley Paving the way: Sir Lenny Henry |
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