Davido, Wizkid beat international rivals to win MOBO Awards
Nigeria was duly represented at the 2017 MOBO Awards as Wizkid and Davido both won honours at the event held at the First Direct Arena, Leeds England.
Wizkid, real name Ayo Balogun, beat Jay-Z, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and others to clinch the best international artist award at the event on Wednesday.
David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, beat Eugy, Sarkodie, Wizkid, Maleek Berry, Mr Eazi and others to clinch the Best African Act award.
Stormzy was the biggest winner at this year’s event as he clinched three awards: best male artist, best grime act, and best album.
However, Maleek Berry, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Wande Coal were also nominated but they did not win any of the categories.
Full List of 2017 MOBO winners
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
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
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
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