Stormzy, Wizkid, Davido, and all the other MOBO Awards winners

Since its inception in 1996, the Music of Black Origin – MOBO Awards has become one of Europe’s biggest Music Award ceremonies, and perhaps the most important and influential event for music makers and fans. The ceremony has celebrated excellence in music for 21 years now, recognising and honouring the artistic and technical achievements of exceptional British and international talent in Hip Hop, Grime, RnB/Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and African music.

The 21^st ceremony, which held at the First Direct Arena, Leeds, had our very own Wizkid winning Best International Act – over heavyweights like Jay Z, Drake, Cardi B, and Kendrick Lamar. Davido took the Best African prize, while Stormzy – with 3 awards – had the most wins.

While we celebrate them, see full list.

Best Male Act

Stormzy – Winner

Bugzy Malone

Chip

Dave

Giggs

J Hus

Maleek Berry

Mostack

Sampha

Skepta

Best Female Act

Stefflon Don – Winner

Emeli Sandé

Jessie Ware

Jorja Smith

Lady Leshurr

Little Simz

Mabel

Nadia Rose

NAO

Ray BLK

Best International Act

Wizkid – Winner

Cardi B

DJ Khaled

Drake

Jay Z

Kendrick Lamar

Migos

Solange Knowles

SZA

Travis Scott

Best African Act

Davido – Winner

Eugy

Juls

Maleek Berry

Mr Eazi

Sarkodie

Tekno

Tiwa Savage

Wande Coal

Wizkid

Best Album

Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer-Winner

J Hus – Common Sense

Nines – One Foot Out

Sampha – Process

Wretch 32 – Growing Over Life

Best Newcomer

Dave – Winner

Jorja Smith

Kojo Funds

Lotto Boyzz

Loyle Carner

Mabel

Mist

Not3s

Stefflon Don

Yxng Bane

BEST SONG

J Hus “Did You See”- Winner

Stormzy “Big For Your Boots”

Kojo Funds Feat. Abra Cadabra “Dun Talkin’”

Not3s “Addison Lee”

Yungen Feat. Yxng Bane “Bestie

Best Video

Mist “Hot Property”- Winner

Stormzy “Big For Your Boots”

Bossman Birdie “Walk The Walk”

J Hus “Spirit”

Loyle Carner “The Isle Of Arran”

Best Hip-Hop Act

Giggs – Winner

Little Simz

Loyle Carner

Nines

Stefflon Don

Wretch 32

Best Grime Act

Stormzy – Winner

AJ Tracey

Chip

P Money

Skepta

Wiley

Best R&B/Soul Act 

Craig David – Winner

Jorja Smith

NAO

Ray BLK

Sampha

Best Reggae Act 

Damian Marley – Winner

Aidonia

Alkaline

Chronixx

Popcaan

Best Jazz Act

Moses Boyd – Winner

Cleveland Watkiss

Daymé Arocena

Mr Jukes

Terrace Martin

Best Gospel Act 

Volney Morgan & New-Ye – Winner

Lurine Cato

Mali Music

S.O.

Triple O