MOBO Awards 2016
See the nominees
Even the briefest glance at the charts confirms that 2016 has been a breakthrough year for contemporary urban artists. Consequently, the latest edition of MOBOs felt like even more of a celebration than usual, as they recognised the incredible diversity of music in Britain at a star-studded ceremony in Glasgow on 4th November. Get acquainted with all the winners below.
Performers
Best Album
Kano might have lost out on the Mercury Prize to Skepta, but Made In The Manor beat Konnichiwa to Best Album at the MOBOs.
Best Female Act
Seeing off stiff competition from MOBO frontrunner Laura Mvula, neo soul star Nao and rising rapper Little Simz, Lady Leshurr took home the prize for Best Female Act.
Best Male Act
Comeback king Craig David topped off an incredible year by beating Skepta, Tinie Tempah et al to the title of Best Male Act.
Best Newcomer - WSTRN
Best Hip Hop Act
Named Best Newcomer last year, South London rap collective Section Boyz capitalised on their 2015 win by taking home the prize for Best Hip Hop Act.
Best Grime Act
Delivering arguably the biggest upset of the night, Tottenham MC Chip beat Stormzy, Skepta, Kano and AJ Tracey to the much-coveted title of Best Grime Act.
Best International Act - Drake
Best R&B/Soul Act
Notting Hill’s Shakka was named Best R&B/Soul Act for the second consecutive year, beating James Blake and Michael Kiwanuka to the prize.
Best Jazz Act
Congratulations to US multi-instrumentalist Esperanza Spalding for seeing off stiff competition to take home the title of Best Jazz Act.
Best Reggae Act
As Major Lazer’s dancehall-flavoured pop dominates the charts, the MOBO committee continue to give the scene’s true trailblazers some much deserved dues in the Best Reggae Act category.