Nigerian superstars win big at MOBO Awards 2020
Written by Taiwo Adediran on December 10, 2020
On December 10, 2020, the MOBO Awards returned after a three-year hiatus andNigerian superstars, Wizkid and Burna Boy won big at event. Wizkid was named the Best African Act while Burna Boy was named the Best International Act.
On November 24, 2020, nominations for the 2020 Music of Black Origin Awards were announced. Nigerian stars, Wizkid, Burna Boy Davido, Rema, Fireboy, Adekunle Goldand Tiwa Savage got nods at the event for the event which honours black music from all corners of the world.
Maya Jama and Chunkz did the honours of hosting the virtual ceremony with guest presenters including Leomie Anderson, Jourdan Dunn and Neelam Gill. Performances came from Headie One, Tiwa Savage, Ms Banks, H.E.R. and Kojey Radical.
See Full List Below:
Best male act – Headie One
Best female act – Mahalia
Album of the year – Crabs in a Bucket, Nines
Song of the year – Don’t Rush, Young T & Bugsey featuring Headie One
Best newcomer – Aitch
Video of the year – Lupita, NSG
Best R&B/soul act – Mahalia
Best hip hop act – Nines
Best grime act – JME
Best international act – Burna Boy
Best performance in a TV show/film – Micheal Ward as Marco, Blue Story
Best media personality – Chunkz
Best album 2017-2019 – Ella Mai, Ella Mai
Best African act – Wizkid
Best reggae act – Buju Banton
Best gospel act – Calledout Music
Best jazz act – Ego Ella May
Best producer – Jae 5
Inspiration award – Sir Steve McQueen