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Asake and Limoblaze triumph at MOBO Awards 2024 – see all the winners
Nigerian musicians Asake and Limoblaze triumphed at the 26th MOBO Awards at Utilita Arena in Sheffield, UK, on 7 February.
- Asake.
During a ceremony hosted by British actor and comedian Babatunde Aleshe and reality TV star Indiyah Polack, Asake beat fellow African colleagues Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Wizkid, Tyla, Adekunle Gold, Ayra Starr, Libianca and Uncle Waffles to clinch the Best African Act Award.
Limoblaze, meanwhile, took home the Best Gospel Award, overcoming competition from British acts Annatoria, CalledOut Music, Guvna B, Tofunmi Adorna and Triple O.
Other winners on the night included British-Ghanaian rapper Stormzy, who won for Video of the Year, and British-Nigerian artist Little Simz, who grabbed the Best Hip Hop Act Award.
The ceremony was livestreamed on YouTube, with BBC One to air the Access All Areas show on 9 February at 11.30pm.
Below is the full list of winners:
Best African Music Act
- Asake (Nigeria)
- Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Davido (Nigeria)
- Libianca (Cameroon)
- Rema (Nigeria)
- Tyla (South Africa)
- Uncle Waffles (eSwatini)
- Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Gospel Act
- Limoblaze (Nigeria)
- Annatoria (UK)
- CalledOut Music (UK)
- Guvna B (UK)
- Tofunmi Adorna (UK)
- Triple O (UK
Best Male Act
- Central Cee
- Dave
- D-Block Europe
- J Hus
- Nines
- Stormzy
Best Female Act
- Raye
- Flo
- Jorja Smith
- Little Simz
- Mahalia
- Pinkpantheress
Album of the Year
- Real Back In Style – Potter Payper
- Where I'm Meant To Be – Ezra Collective
- Beautiful and Brutal Yard – J Hus
- No Thank You – Little Simz
- My 21st Century Blues – Raye
- This Is What I Mean – Stormzy
Song of the Year
- ‘Sprinter’ – Central Cee & Dave
- ‘'Who Told You’ – J Hus feat. Drake
- ‘Little Things’ – Jorja Smith
- ‘Boys A Liar Pt.2’ – Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
- ‘Escapism’ – Raye & 070 Shake
- ‘Hide & Seek’ – Stormzy
Best Newcomer
- Tunde
- Ama Lou
- Antslive
- Debbie
- Jayo
- Nippa
- No Guidnce
- Rimzee
- Strandz
- Tamera
Video of the Year
- ‘Mel Made Me Do It’ (Directed by KLVDR) – Stormzy
- ‘Number One Candidate’ (Directed by Tom Emmerson) – Antslive
- ‘No More Naija Men’ (Directed by Otis Dominique) – Enny
- Dirt in the Diamond EP1: Mobay ft. Tay Iwar / ‘Stay Close’ ft. Kranium (Directed by Renee Maria Osubu) – Jords
- ‘Gorilla’ (Directed by Dave Meyers) – Little Simz
- ‘Healing'’ (Directed by Wowa) – Tion Wayne
Best R&B/Soul Act
- Sault
- Bellah
- Jaz Karis
- Mahalia
- Ragz Originale
- Sampha
Best Hip Hop Act
- Little Simz
- Avelino
- Clavish
- Digga D
- Enny
- Fredo
- Giggs
- Loyle Carner
- Nines
- Potter Payper
Best Grime Act
- Bugzy Malone
- Duppy
- Flowdan
- Manga Saint Hilare
- Novelist
- P Money
Best Drill Act
- K-Trap
- Central Cee
- Headie One
- Kwengface
- M24
- Russ Millions
- Teezandos
- Unknown T
Best International Act (US)
- Drake & 21 Savage
- Doja Cat
- Travis Scott
- Ice Spice
- Latto
- Lil Uzi Vert
- Nicki Minaj
- Sexyy Red
- SZA
- Victoria Monet
Best Performance
- Damson Idris as Franklin Saint – Snowfall
- Adjani Salmon as Kwabena – Dreaming Whilst Black
- Déja J. Bowens as Vita – Champion
- Idris Elba as Sam – Hijack
- India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte – Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
- John Boyega as Fontaine – They Cloned Tyrone
- Lashana Lynch as Izogie – The Woman King
- Letitia Wright as Shuri – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Malcolm Kamulete as Bosco – Champion
- Vivian Oparah as Yas – Rye Lane
Best Media Personality
- Shxtsngigs
- Alison Hammond
- Amelia Dimoldenberg
- Henrie Kwushue
- Madame Joyce
- Maya Jama
- Pressed Podcast
- Remi Burgz
- Specs Gonzalez
- Zeze Millz
Best Caribbean Music Act
- Valiant
- Byron Messia
- Destra
- Kabaka Pyramid
- Popcaan
- Shenseea
Best Jazz Act
- Ezra Collective (UK)
- Blue Lab Beats (UK)
- Cktrl (UK)
- Masego (US)
- Reuben James (UK)
- Yazmin Lacey (UK)
Best Alternative Music Act
- Skindred
- Alt Blk Era
- Arlo Parks
- Deijuvhs
- Kid Bookie
- Young Fathers
Best Electronic/Dance Act
- Shygirl
- Salute
- Aluna
- Nia Archives
- Pinkpantheress
- Tsha
Best Producer
- Inflo
- Kyle Evans
- M1onthebeat
- P2J
- Steel Banglez
- TSB
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Soul II Soul
Impact Award
- Sugababes
Paving the Way Award
- Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
Pioneer Award
- Ghetts
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