Dave, Little Simz And Ghetts Among 2021 MOBO Award Winners
Monday, 06 December 2021
Written by Jon Stickler
Dave, Little Simz, and Ghetts were among the winners at the 2021 MOBO Awards.
South London rapper Dave (pictured) was given the gong for Album Of The Year, having picking up the most nominations for his second LP, 'We're All Alone in This Together'. Little Simz, meanwhile, recieved her first award for Best Female Act, with Ghetts crowned Best Male Act.
Nigerian superstar Wizkid won two awards, for Best African Act and Best International Act. The drill MC Central Cee also bagged two awards, for Best Newcomer and the inaugural Best Drill Act. Head below for the full list of winners.
The 24th annual MOBO Awards ceremony, which showcases the best black music in the UK, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond, returned as a live show at Coventry Building Society Arena yesterday (December 5). Hosted by Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock and comedian Munya Chawawa, it included live sets from Ghetts, Pa Salieu, Stefflon Don and Ms Banks, Bree Runway, Potter Payper, Tems, NSG and Enny.
There were no awards in 2018 and 2019 and a virtual ceremony took place in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
MOBO Winners 2021:
Album Of The Year: Dave – 'We're All Alone In This Together'
Best Female Act: Little Simz
Best Male Act: Ghetts
Best Newcomer: Central Cee
Song Of The Year: Tion Wayne & Russ Millions – Body (Remix Ft. Arrdee, Bugzy Malone, Buni, Darkoo, E1, Fivio Foreign & Zt)
Video Of The Year: M1llionz – Lagga (Directed by Teeeezy C)
Best Grime Act: Skepta
Best R&B/Soul Act: Cleo Sol
Best Hip Hop Act: D Block Europe
Best Drill Act: Central Cee
Best International Act: Wizkid
Best Performance In A TV Show/Film: Michael Ward – Franklyn in Small Axe
Best Media Personality: Chunkz and Yung Filly
Best Gospel Act: Guvna B
Best African Music Act: Wizkid
Best Reggae Act: Shenseea
Best Jazz Act: Sons Of Kemet
Best Producer: Jae5
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