Wizkid, Davido Win Big at MOBO Awards 2017 | See Full List of Winners

MOBO Awards 2017 saw Nigerian stars, Wizkid and Davido beating international rivals to clinch the best

The 22nd MOBO Awards held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom. The ceremony had Nigeria fully represented as Wizkid and Davido both won honours.

Wizkid, real name Ayo Balogun, beat Jay-Z, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and others to clinch the best international artist award at the event on Wednesday.

David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, beat Eugy, Sarkodie, Wizkid, Maleek Berry, Mr Eazi and others to clinch the Best African Act award.

Stormzy was the biggest winner at this year’s event as he clinched three awards: best male artist, best grime act, and best album. However, Maleek Berry, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Wande Coal were also nominated but they did not win any of the categories.

 List of 2017 MOBO winners

BEST MALE ACT
Stormzy- Winner
Bugzy Malone
Chip
Dav
Giggs
J Hus
Maleek Berry
Mostack
Sampha
Skepta

BEST FEMALE ACT
Stefflon Don- Winner
Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Jorja Smith
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Mabel
Nadia Rose
NAO
Ray BLK

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Wizkid – Winner
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Solange Knowles
SZA
Travis Scott

BEST AFRICAN ACT
Davido –Winner
Eugy
Juls
Maleek Berry
Mr Eazi
Sarkodie
Tekno
Tiwa Savage
Wande Coal
Wizkid

BEST ALBUM
Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer-Winner
J Hus – Common Sense
Nines – One Foot Out
Sampha – Process
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
Stormzy “Big For Your Boots”
Kojo Funds Feat. Abra Cadabra “Dun Talkin’”
Not3s “Addison Lee”
Yungen Feat. Yxng Bane “Bestie

BEST VIDEO
Mist “Hot Property”-Winner
Stormzy “Big For Your Boots”
Bossman Birdie “Walk The Walk”
J Hus “Spirit”
Loyle Carner “The Isle Of Arran”

BEST HIP HOP ACT
Giggs-Winner
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Stefflon Don
Wretch 32

BEST GRIME ACT
Stormzy-Winner
AJ Tracey
Chip
P Money
Skepta
Wiley

BEST R&B/SOUL ACT
Craig David –Winner
Jorja Smith
NAO
Ray BLK
Sampha

BEST REGGAE ACT
Damian Marley-Winner
Aidonia
Alkaline
Chronixx
Popcaan

BEST JAZZ ACT
Moses Boyd-Winner
Cleveland Watkiss
Daymé Arocena
Mr Jukes
Terrace Martin

BEST GOSPEL ACT
Volney Morgan & New-Ye- Winner
Lurine Cato
Mali Music
S.O.
Triple O