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MOBO Awards 2017 winners list

Nigerian Superstars, Wizkid and Davido have taken home some of the major awards at the just concluded MOBO Awards 2017 that took place in Leeds at the First Direct Arena.

Wizkid won the category of Best international Act against fellow nominees which are great American artistes and legends such as JayZ, Cardi-B, Solange, Drake, SZA, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott, Migos and Kendrick Lamar… now that is the wave of a Baba Nla like he fondly calls himself and we are excited about this height of recognized international acclaim.

Next up is Davido who was nominated for the Best African Act category with other African artistes such as Maleek Berry, Eugy, Juls, Mr Eazi, Sarkodie, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and Wizkid and OBO made everyone proud by coming home also with the award.

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This good news is getting Nigerians excited as this is not just a win for the artistes but it is also a win for their fans and the continent as they continue to introduce sounds from Africa to the world and it is evident that these sounds are not just being acknowledged, they’re being received and appreciated.

Another African artiste that won his categories is Damian Marley who won for Best Reggae Act.

Find below the MOBO Awards 2017 winners list

Best Male Act

Maleek Berry
J Hus
Giggs
Sampha
Stormzy (WINNER)
Dave
Chip
Bugzy Malone
Skepta
Mostack

Best Female

Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Jorja Smith
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Mabel
Nadia Rose
NAO
Ray BLK
Stefflon Don (WINNER)

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Best Album

J Hus – Common Sense
Nines – One Foot Out
Sampha – Process
Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer (WINNER)
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)
Kojo Funds Feat. Abra Cadabra – ‘Dun Talkin’
Not3s – ‘Addison Lee’
Stormzy – ‘Big For Your Boots’
Yungen Feat. Yxng Bane – ‘Bestie’

Best Video

Bossman Birdie- ‘Walk The Walk’
J Hus – ‘Spirit’
Loyle Carner – ‘The Isle Of Arran’
Mist – ‘Hot Property’ (WINNER)
Stormzy – ‘Big For Your Boots’

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Best Hip-Hop Act

Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Stefflon Don
Wretch 32

Best Grime Act

AJ Tracey
Chip
P Money
Skepta
Stormzy (WINNER)
Wiley

Best R&B/Soul Act

Supported by Mi-Soul
Craig David
Jorja Smith
NAO
Ray BLK
Sampha

Best International Act

Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Solange Knowles
SZA
Travis Scott
Wizkid (WINNER)

Best African Act

Davido (WINNER)
Eugy
Juls
Maleek Berry
Mr Eazi
Sarkodie
Tekno
Tiwa Savage
Wande Coal
Wizkid

Best Reggae Act

Aidonia
Alkaline
Chronixx
Damian Marley (WINNER)
Popcaan

Best Jazz Act

Cleveland Watkiss
Dayme Arocena
Mr Jukes
Moses Boyd (WINNER)
Terrace Martin

Best Gospel Act

Lurine Cato
Triple O
Mali Music
S.O.
Volney Morgan & New-Ye (WINNER)

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