Famous Nigerian musician, Wizkid, scooped two awards at the recent Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards.
Wizkid, who is one of the most decorated musicians in the modern music era won the ‘Best International Act’ and ‘Best African Act’ awards.
Also, Wizkid set a new record by becoming the first-ever African artiste to win the “Best African Act” and the “Best International Act” awards in a single night.
Apart from Wizkid, three other artistes of Nigerian descent won awards. British-Nigerian rapper Skepta real name Joseph Junior Adenuga won the ‘Best Grime Act’ of the year; Dave who has collaborated with Burna Boy and Tems won the award for the Album of the year and Simbiatu Ajikawo, popularly known as Little Simz won the ‘Best Female Act’ of the year award.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Album of the year – Dave, We’re All Alone In This Together
Best female act – Little Simz
Best male act – Ghetts
Best newcomer – Central Cee
Song of the year – Tion Wayne & Russ Millions, Body (Remix)
Video of the year – M1llionz, Lagga
Best grime act- Skepta
Best R&B/soul act – Cleo Sol
Best hip-hop act – D. Block Europe
Best drill act – Central Cee
Best international act – Wizkid
Best performance in a TV show/film – Micheal Ward as Franklyn in Small Axe
Best media personality – Chunkz & Yung Filly
Best gospel act – Guvna B
Best African music act – Wizkid
Best reggae act -Shenseea
Best jazz act – Sons of Kemet
Best producer – Jae5
