Nigerian Afrobeat stars Wizkid, Davido and UK charismatic MC of Ghanaian descent, Stormzy were the major winners at the MOBO awards held in the UK.
The MOBO (Music of Black Origin) awards show was held Wednesday night at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
Wizkid beat Kendrick Lamar, DJ Khaled, Solange, SZA, Migos, Jay-Z, Drake and Travis Scott to scoop the award for the best international act. This comes after he was crowned best African artist at this year’s African Music Awards.
And a massive congratulations to @wizkidayo – Best International Act 2017!! 🏆🏆🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾 #MOBOAwards pic.twitter.com/vnY95wohej
— MOBO (@MOBOAwards) November 30, 2017
Davido clinched the prize of best African act. He was nominated alongside Wande Coal, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Eugy, Juls, Sarkodie, and Maleek Berry.
Put your hands together for @iam_davido – #MOBOAwards Best African Act 2017. pic.twitter.com/ga0WeHafXs
— MOBO (@MOBOAwards) November 29, 2017
Michael Omari, better known by his stage name, Stormzy, won three prizes: best male artist, best grime act, and best album.
3 MOBO’s, love you all, thank you ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/BKRwmFc7VM
— Stormzy (@stormzy) November 29, 2017
