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Artist News Awards
Stormzy storms the MOBOs
By Andy Malt | Published on Thursday 30 November 2017
It was the MOBOs last night and Stormzy came out the big winner of the evening, taking home three prizes.
Following his win, the rapper was asked the big question on everyone’s lips: is he going to the royal wedding? “If I get an invite”, he replied. “I don’t know how up the priority list I’ll be but hopefully after these three MOBOs I’ll fucking move up a bit”.
Giving himself another route into the party, he added that he wouldn’t mind performing “a little acoustic for young Harry”.
This year’s more unlikely grime star Jeremy Corbyn also made an appearance ahead of the event. In a pre-recorded video he thanked grime fans for their support in the General Election earlier this year.
“The MOBOs play a crucial role in the British music industry, showcasing music of black origin”, he said. “It’s more important than ever that we celebrate black excellence and recognise the achievements of black communities. This year grime artists played a huge part in setting the agenda for British music and in the General Election, your contribution helped secure the highest youth turnout in a quarter of a century, showing the positive impact grime has on our society”.
.@jeremycorbyn sharing a powerful message ahead of tonight's #MOBOAwards pic.twitter.com/6uA6xsBWlD
— MOBO (@MOBOAwards) November 29, 2017
Here’s the full list of MOBO winners:
Best Male Act: Stormzy
Best Female Act: Stefflon Don
Best Newcomer: Dave
Best Album: Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
Best Song: J Hus – Did You See
Best Video: Mist – Hot Property
Best Hip Hop Act: Giggs
Best Grime Act: Stormzy
Best R&B/Soul Act: Craig David
Best International Act: Wizkid
Best African Act: Davido
Best Reggae Act: Damian Marley
Best Jazz Act: Moses Boyd
Best Gospel Act: Volney Morgan & New-Ye