Artist News Awards

MOBOs dished out

By Chris Cooke | Published on Thursday 5 November 2015

It was only the bloody MOBOs in Leeds last night, and if you’re thinking a bunch of awards were handed out to urban music’s finest and, for some reason, Lenny Henry, well brace yourself. Turns out a bunch of awards were handed out to urban music’s finest and, for some reason, Lenny Henry.

“Thank you MOBOs, Music of Black Origin Awards, I feel like Ed Sheeran up in here”, joked Henry. Ah, he was there to do a joke. And to read out a list. People enjoyed it. Talking of lists, here’s hoping you enjoy this one…

Best Female Act: Ella Eyre
Best Male Act: Stormzy
Best Newcomer: Section Boyz

Best Song: Skepta – Shutdown
Best Album: Krept & Konan – The Long Way Home
Best International Album: Drake – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Best Video: Fka Twigs – Pendulum

Best Hip-Hop Act: Krept & Konan
Best African Act: Fuse Odg
Best Grime Act: Stormzy
Best Reggae Act: Popcaan
Best Jazz: Binker & Moses
Best RnB/Soul Act: Shakka
Best Gospel Act: Faith Child

Mobo Outstanding Achievement Award CeeLo Green
Paving The Way: Wiley & Lenny Henry